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Gwyneth Keyworth

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Gwyneth Keyworth
Born
Gwyneth Keyworth

Alma materRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present

Gwyneth Keyworth is a Welsh actress.

Early life and education

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Gwyneth Keyworth was born in Aberystwyth. She began acting in a local Welsh language youth theatre group.[1]

In 2008 she appeared in Sick Room, an ensemble production with the National Youth Theatre.[2]

She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2014 with a BA in Acting (H Level).[3]

Career

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Screen

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Keyworth is perhaps best known for her roles on British TV programmes, including The Great Outdoors[2] and Misfits.[citation needed] She has had film roles, including the 2012 cannibal horror thriller Elfie Hopkins[2] and the 2014 comedy-drama Closer to the Moon.[citation needed]

In 2014, she starred in The Vodka Diaries as Periel[citation needed] and, in 2015, she played Clea in Season 5 of the HBO series Game of Thrones.[4]

Stage

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She has also appeared in stage shows, including the 2015 Shakespeare's Globe production of Helen Edmundson's The Heresy of Love[5] and a production of Little Shop of Horrors.[citation needed]

In 2022 she starred in a production of To Kill a Mockingbird at the Gielgud Theatre in London.[6] Her portrayal of Scout led her to winning the Best Supporting Performer in a play at the 2023 WhatsOnStage awards.[7]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 Framed Marie Huges TV film
2010 Royal Wedding Tammy Craddock TV film
The Great Outdoors Hazel Stephens 3 episodes
The Sarah Jane Adventures Emily Morris 2 episodes: "Lost in Time: Parts 1 & 2"
2010–2011 Misfits Marnie 2 episodes (including internet mini-episode "Vegas Baby!")
2011 Midsomer Murders Bethan Episode: "Death in the Slow Lane"
Case Histories Reggie Teague 2 episodes: "When Will There Be Good News: Parts 1 & 2"
2012 Loserville Laura TV film
2014 Vodka Diaries Periel One of the comedies in the BBC Comedy Feeds TV series
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Ties That Bind Emma Finch TV film
2015 Game of Thrones Clea Episode: "High Sparrow"
2016 Doctor Thorne Lady Augusta Gresham 3 episodes
Plebs Agatha Episode: "The Crime Wave"
Power Monkeys Jackie TV mini-series. Main role
Wasted Alison Main role
Y Gwyll / Hinterland Beca Jones Series 3, episode 1
2017 Bang Ela 4 episodes
Black Mirror Nicola Episode: "Hang the DJ"
2018 Craith / Hidden Megan Ruddock 8 episodes
2018–2019 Defending the Guilty Danielle 7 episodes
2019 The Crown Gwen Edwards Season 3, episode 3 "Aberfan"
2020 The Trouble with Maggie Cole Becka Cole 6 episodes
2021 Alex Rider Evelyn Anders 6 episodes
2024 Lost Boys and Fairies Becky 3 episodes
TBA Death Valley Janie Mallowan Upcoming series[8]

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Copier Stacey Short. Directed by Jessica Levick.
Jerusalem Angel Short. Directed by Ryan Andrews.
2011 Little Munchkin Margaret Short. Directed by Ryan Andrews.
2012 Elfie Hopkins Ruby Gammon Directed by Ryan Andrews.
2014 Closer to the Moon Lidia Directed by Nae Caranfil.
7.2 Mar Short. Directed by Nida Manzoor.
2017 The Master of York Chana Short. Directed by Kieron Quirke.
2021 Contraband Ruby Short. Directed by Anabel Barnston.
2022 Safe Word Girl Short. Directed by Ellie Heydon.
2024 Satisfaction Verity Short. Directed by Bailey Tom Bailey.

References

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  1. ^ Keyworth, Gwyneth. "Gwyneth Keyworth". Essence (Interview). Interviewed by Peters, Andrew. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Parfitt, Orlando; Salisbury, Mark (7 July 2010). "Gwyneth Keyworth". Screen. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Gwyneth Keyworth". RADA. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Why Queen Elizabeth didn't take the Iron Throne, and more Game of Thrones interview and casting details". Watchers On The Wall. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  5. ^ "What's on".
  6. ^ Akbar, Arifa (31 March 2022). "To Kill a Mockingbird review - Harper Lee would approve of snappy Sorkin update". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  7. ^ McIntosh, Steven (12 February 2023). "WhatsOnStage Awards: Jodie Comer and Lucie Jones among winners". BBC News. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  8. ^ "BAFTA winner Timothy Spall leads cast for new murder mystery comedy drama Death Valley". bbc.co.uk/mediacentre. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
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