Geraint Owen

Geraint Owen
Born1966
Died11 July 2009 (aged 43)
Swansea, Wales
Occupation(s)Actor
Politician
Notable creditPobl y Cwm
FamilyRhodri Owen (brother)

Geraint Owen (1966 – 11 July 2009) was a Welsh actor and politician.

Career

Acting career

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

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

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

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

  1. ^ "Former soap star convicted of drink-driving". Wales Online. 29 March 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Sudden death of ex-soap actor, 43". BBC News. 13 July 2009. Retrieved 14 July 2009.


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