Gwyneth Keyworth

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Gwyneth Keyworth
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Gwyneth Keyworth

Alma mater Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present

Gwyneth Keyworth is a Welsh actress.

Early life and education

Gwyneth Keyworth was born in Aberystwyth. She began acting in a local Welsh language youth theatre group. [1]

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In 2008 she appeared in Sick Room, an ensemble production with the National Youth Theatre. [2]

She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2014 with a BA in Acting (H Level). [3]

Career

Screen

Keyworth is perhaps best known for her roles on British TV programmes, including The Great Outdoors [2] and Misfits .[ citation needed ] She has had film roles, including the 2012 cannibal horror thriller Elfie Hopkins [2] and the 2014 comedy-drama Closer to the Moon .[ citation needed ]

In 2014, she starred in The Vodka Diaries as Periel[ citation needed ] and, in 2015, she played Clea in Season 5 of the HBO series Game of Thrones . [4]

Stage

She has also appeared in stage shows, including the 2015 Shakespeare's Globe production of Helen Edmundson's The Heresy of Love [5] and a production of Little Shop of Horrors .[ citation needed ]

In 2022 she starred in a production of To Kill a Mockingbird at the Gielgud Theatre in London. [6] Her portrayal of Scout led her to winning the Best Supporting Performer in a play at the 2023 WhatsOnStage awards. [7]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 Framed Marie HugesTV film
2010Royal WeddingTammy CraddockTV film
The Great Outdoors Hazel Stephens3 episodes
The Sarah Jane Adventures Emily Morris2 episodes: "Lost in Time: Parts 1 & 2"
2010–2011 Misfits Marnie2 episodes (including internet mini-episode "Vegas Baby!")
2011 Midsomer Murders BethanEpisode: "Death in the Slow Lane"
Case Histories Reggie Teague2 episodes: "When Will There Be Good News: Parts 1 & 2"
2012LoservilleLauraTV film
2014Vodka DiariesPerielOne of the comedies in the BBC Comedy Feeds TV series
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Ties That Bind Emma FinchTV film
2015 Game of Thrones CleaEpisode: "High Sparrow"
2016 Doctor Thorne Lady Augusta Gresham3 episodes
Plebs AgathaEpisode: "The Crime Wave"
Power Monkeys JackieTV mini-series. Main role
Wasted AlisonMain role
Y Gwyll / Hinterland Beca JonesSeries 3, episode 1
2017 Bang Ela4 episodes
Black Mirror NicolaEpisode: "Hang the DJ"
2018 Craith / Hidden Megan Ruddock8 episodes
2018–2019 Defending the Guilty Danielle7 episodes
2019 The Crown Gwen Edwards Season 3, episode 3 "Aberfan"
2020 The Trouble with Maggie Cole Becka Cole6 episodes
2021 Alex Rider Evelyn Anders6 episodes
2024 Lost Boys and Fairies Becky3 episodes
TBA Death Valley Janie MallowanUpcoming series [8]

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010CopierStaceyShort. Directed by Jessica Levick.
JerusalemAngelShort. Directed by Ryan Andrews.
2011Little MunchkinMargaretShort. Directed by Ryan Andrews.
2012 Elfie Hopkins Ruby GammonDirected by Ryan Andrews.
2014 Closer to the Moon LidiaDirected by Nae Caranfil.
7.2MarShort. Directed by Nida Manzoor.
2017The Master of YorkChanaShort. Directed by Kieron Quirke.
2021ContrabandRubyShort. Directed by Anabel Barnston.
2022Safe WordGirlShort. Directed by Ellie Heydon.
2024SatisfactionVerityShort. Directed by Bailey Tom Bailey.

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