Boyd Clack

Boyd Daniel Clack
Born (1951-03-07) 7 March 1951 (age 73)
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, musician

Boyd Daniel Clack (born 7 March 1951) is a Canadian-born Welsh writer, actor, and musician. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to Welsh parents. At a young age, he emigrated with his family to Wales, where he grew up in Tonyrefail, where his family were originally from.[1]

His acting credits include Twin Town, High Hopes, and Satellite City,[1] the latter two of which he also co-wrote. He has also released the first part of his autobiography. Kisses Sweeter than Wine,[1][2] and two music albums, Welsh Bitter and Labourer of Love.

Clack is a supporter of Welsh independence and attended a pro-independence rally in Merthyr Tydfil in September 2019, organised by AUOB Cymru.[3] "I have always favoured Welsh Independence because every country should be independent," he said. "The opposite of independent after all is dependent and to be dependent on anyone or an organisation where that dependence isn’t based on love, kindness and genuine care is demeaning."[4] At the 2019 general election, Clack stood as Plaid Cymru's candidate for the Cardiff West constituency.[5]

Filmography

Year Film/Television Role
1996–1999 Satellite City Gwynne
1997 Twin Town Vicar
1999 The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz Abel Mularchy
2000 The Testimony of Taliesin Jones Toni
2002–2015 High Hopes Sgt Ball
2007 Hana's Helpline Owen
2007 Flick Detective Goldie
2011 Baker Boys Gwynfor
2011 New Tricks Broadmoor Bill
2014 Tigers Johnny Gunfingers
2015 Under Milk Wood Mr Pugh
2019 Eternal Beauty Psychiatrist
2021 La Cha Cha Lance Boyle

References

  1. ^ a b c Owen, Cathy (11 December 2010). "Boyd Clack pens first part of autobiography". Western Mail. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
  2. ^ Clack, Boyd (1 April 2011). Kisses Sweeter Than Wine. Parthian Books. ISBN 9781906998301.
  3. ^ Mosalski, Ruth (7 November 2019). "The General Election 2019 candidates standing in Cardiff West". WalesOnline. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Boyd Clack". yes is more. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  5. ^ Williams, Kathryn; Hughes, Marcus (8 September 2019). "Thousands gather for Welsh independence march". WalesOnline. Retrieved 1 April 2021.