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Tom Jones was born Thomas Jones Woodward in Pontypridd, South Wales, to a traditional coal-mining family, the son of Freda (Jones) and Thomas Woodward. His father was of English descent and his mother was of Welsh and English ancestry. He began singing at an early age in church and in the school choir. Left school at 16 and was married, having a son a year later. He brought in money for his family from an assortment of jobs, singing in pubs at night. By 1963, he was playing regularly with his own group in the demanding atmosphere of working mens clubs. Gordon Mills, a performer who had branched out into songwriting and management went to see him. He became his manager and landed him a record contract in 1964. They made a great team and had huge international success with their second single, a song penned by Mr Mills -- "It's Not Unusual." An avalanche of gold singles and albums followed. Mr Jones, a vocal powerhouse, has sustained his popularity for over three decades, and his recordings have spanned the spectrum of musical styles.

Nicola Reynolds was born in 1974 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. She is an actress and casting director, known for Human Traffic (1999), The Machine (2013) and Ideal (2005).

Wendy Albiston was born in South Wales and brought up in Manchester, England. She has worked extensively in TV, Film and Theatre. She can be seen in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), The Alienist - Angel of Darkness (2020). Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), Coronation Street and After Life Series 3 on Netflix.

Michael Elwyn was born on 23 August 1942 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for The Iron Lady (2011), Piece of Cake (1988) and Robin Hood (2006).

Rhys Thomas was born on 18 September 1979 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He is a producer and director, known for Comrade Detective (2017), Documentary Now! (2015) and Saturday Night Live (1975).

Danny Daniel was born in 1919 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK. He is known for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), Game of Death (1978) and Trail of the Pink Panther (1982). He was married to Joyce Tolton. He died in 2006 in Rhondda, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK.

Stephen Volk was born on 3 July 1954 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. He is a writer, known for The Awakening (2011), The Deadness of Dad (1998) and Baby on Board (2023).

Graham Curnow was born on 18 July 1930 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for ITV Play of the Week (1955), Three Men in a Boat (1956) and She Always Gets Their Man (1962). He died on 29 July 1997 in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK.

Gareth was born in 1978. From an early age he showed a keen interest in making films. Gareth cut his teeth shooting films on his parents HI8 camcorder and editing them tape to tape. When a theatre was built in the neighbouring town, through a drama workshop he discovered a talent for acting. This led him to study at Paul McCartneys "Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts". At the time, LIPA was a 24hr creative hub. It encouraged its students to cross over into all disciplines, so while studying acting Gareth also played in bands, produced and directed for the first time. Gareth worked extensively in TV, film and in the West end but it took him 7 years to realise he was on the wrong side of the camera. It was in 2005 that he bought a minDV camera and and made his first short film, writing, filming, editing and composing the score. The film "Waking Sleep" received success on Kevin Spaceys Trigger Street before being bought by a Welsh producer who commissioned a welsh language version. Following the success of the film Gareth was made an offer of becoming a trainee director on a new Tv series. In 2006 Gareth won a Welsh BAFTA for his work on the show and has since been nominated a further 7 times.

Gareth has always been inspired by the likes of Robert Rodriguez and his shoot from the hip mentality. He is an experienced vfx artist and editor and runs his own post production facility. "I've always tried to make myself indispensable. Budgets get lower but expectations get higher. I want to give the writer the freedom to create a world where anything is possible without having to worry too much about limiting their imagination because of budget. As a director, being across the edit and the VFX is hugely liberating."

Rhys ap William was born in Cwmllynfell at the foot of the Black mountain , Wales. He is an actor, known for BBC dramas Steeltown Murders, Wolf, Jamie Johnson, Rillington Place, Ordinary Lies, The Indian Doctor and Welsh-language dramas Byw Celwydd, 35 Diwrnod, Alys and Pobol Y Cwm. Movie wise you can catch him in Dream Horse and Grav.

Rhys is also an experienced sports commentator and presenter in both English and Welsh. On rugby international match days at Principality Stadium Cardiff, Wales, you'll find him hosting the live show in front of 75,000 fans.

On stage, Rhys has worked with Arad Goch, Out of Joint, National Theatre Wales and the Arcola amongst others.

Norma Prowse was born in January 1942 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. She was married to David Prowse. She died in September 2023 in England, UK.

Dorien Thomas was born in 1956 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Twin Town (1997), The Baker (2007) and Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992). He died on 8 June 2012 in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK.

Phil Campbell was born on 7 May 1961 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Bolt (2008), Titanic: Adventure Out of Time (1996) and She (1984).

Jean Burgess was born on 24 July 1925 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. She was an actress, known for Theatre Night (1957), Sailor Beware! (1955) and Q.E.D. (1982). She died in 2002 in Camden, London, England, UK.

Chris Slade (born Christopher Rees, 30 October 1946) is a British rock musician and drummer. He is the current drummer for the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He previously drummed for the band from 1989 to 1994, performing on their 1990 album "The Razors Edge" along with their first live album with singer Brian Johnson, "AC/DC Live". He returned to the band in February 2015 to replace Phil Rudd for the "Rock or Bust" World Tour. Slade has also played with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Tom Jones, Toomorrow, The Firm and Asia.

Morgan Davies was born on 18 July 1906 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for The Lisbon Story (1946), Pagliacci (1949) and Variety (1936). He was married to Joy Turpin. He died in 1971 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.

June Lewis was born in 1934 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. She was an actress, known for Budgie (1971), For Maddie with Love (1980) and The House Under the Water (1961). She died on 7 November 2008 in Islington, London, England, UK.

Alun Richards was born on 27 November 1929 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He was a writer, known for Orson Welles Great Mysteries (1973), The Onedin Line (1971) and ITV Sunday Night Drama (1959). He was married to Helen. He died on 2 June 2004 in Swansea, Wales, UK.

Geraint Wyn Todd was born on 8 August 1979 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Itopia (2022), Y Coridor (2024) and Pobol y Cwm (1974).

Gillian Humphreys was born in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. She is known for Iolanthe (1972), Ruddigore (1972) and The Gondoliers (1972). She is married to David.

Elaine Morgan was born on 7 November 1920 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK. She was a writer, known for Orson Welles Great Mysteries (1973), Campion (1989) and R3 (1964). She was married to Morien Morgan. She died on 12 July 2013 in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK.

Paul Gyngell was born on 26 January 1959 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Footballers' Wives (2002), The Zoo Robbery (1973) and The Darwin Adventure (1972). He was married to Sue Hadleigh. He died on 3 October 2010 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK.

Owen Williams was born on 22 March 1978 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Pobol y Cwm (1974).

Billy John was born on 30 March 1907 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Monty Python's the Meaning of Life (1983), Adam Adamant Lives! (1966) and Wodehouse Playhouse (1974). He died on 1 March 1999 in Kensington, London, England, UK.

Ken Morris was born on 29 July 1921 in Pontypridd, Wales, UK. He was an actor and director, known for The Arthur Haynes Show (1956), Hi, Summer! (1959) and The Graham Kennedy Show (1972). He was married to Joan Savage. He died on 3 July 1968 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK.