Islwyn Morris

Islwyn Morris (26 August 1920 – 26 April 2011) was a Welsh-speaking actor and director, best known for his roles in Welsh-language television,[1] such as those of David Tushingham in Pobol y Cwm and Idris Vaughan in Glas y Dorlan.

Career

Islwyn Morris was born in Swansea on 26 August 1920. He began his acting career in repertory theatre in Swansea, appearing with Maudie Edwards, among others.[2]

During World War II he served with the South Wales Borderers.[3]

His most notable television roles include Dad in Satellite City (1995–1999), David Tushingham in Pobol y Cwm,[4] and Inspector Idris Vaughan in the 1970s sitcom Glas y Dorlan. He also appeared extensively on English-language television, in series such as Z-Cars, The District Nurse and High Hopes. His radio roles include the BBC Radio Wales soap opera Station Road, and Mr Pritchard in the 2003 BBC production of Under Milk Wood.

He died aged 90, on 26 April 2011.[5] BBC Wales director Keith Jones described him as one of Wales' most loved actors.[6]

References
  1. Movietome
  2. Swansea Grand Theatre
  3. Satellite City Cast
  4. Gareth Price (12 January 2018). Broadcasters of BBC Wales. Y Lolfa. p. 140. ISBN 978-1-78461-535-2.
  5. "Satellite City and Pobol y Cwm actor Islwyn Morris dies". BBC News. BBC. 26 April 2011.
  6. "Welsh television actor Islwyn Morris dies at 90" Archived 8 July 2012 at Archive.today, 27 April 2011


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