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Geraint Owen (1966 – 11 July 2009) was a Welsh actor and politician.
Geraint Owen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 |
| Died | 11 July 2009 (aged 43) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Politician |
| Notable credit | Pobl y Cwm |
| Family | Rhodri Owen (brother) |
Career edit
Acting career edit
Owen acted in the Welsh-language soap Pobol y Cwm from 1991 to 1996. Owen voiced Joram in the 1999 movie, The Miracle Maker.
Political career edit
Owen was a councillor for Plaid Cymru and had stood in assembly and parliamentary elections, contesting the Neath constituency in the 2005 election. Owen came second to Peter Hain in the election.
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-1996 | Pobl y Cwm | PC Rod Phillips | |
| 1996 | Testament: The Bible in Animation | The voice of the Lord | S1, E4: Elijah |
| 1999 | The Miracle Maker | Joram |
Personal life edit
Owen was the elder brother of TV presenter Rhodri Owen. In 2009, he was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and received a 12 month driving ban.[1] Owen died on 11 July 2009, at the age of 43.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Former soap star convicted of drink-driving". Wales Online. 29 March 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Sudden death of ex-soap actor, 43". BBC News. 13 July 2009. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
External links edit
- Geraint Owen at IMDb
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