Hugh Thomas (actor)

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Hugh Thomas
Born1949

Hugh Thomas (born 1949) is a Welsh actor, probably best known for his appearances in several popular Welsh television series, such as Pobol y Cwm , High Hopes , and Satellite City . [1] [2] He has also appeared in television series outside Wales, such as Not the Nine O'Clock News and Freud , as well as several films, including if.... , The Tall Guy , and Breaking Glass . [3] [4]

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Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1968 if.... Denson: Whips
1973 O Lucky Man! Coffee Salesman / Pickpocket
1977 Raven
1980 Rough Cut Male Guest
1980 Breaking Glass Davis
1989 The Tall Guy Dr. Karabekian
1993, 1995, 1997-1999, 2018- Pobol y Cwm Iori DaviesSeries regular
2019 The Crown Bishop of Llandaff Season 3, episode 1 "Aberfan"

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