Actor

Dewi Morris

Born April 21, 1948 in Treboeth, Swansea, Wales, UKDied August 22, 20243 films

Dewi Morris, sometimes credited as Dewi Pws Morris, was best known for playing a lead role in the 1978 comedy Grand Slam, about a rugby fan who goes in search of an old girlfriend while on a trip to see Wales play France in the former Five Nations tournament.

He was the children’s Poet laureate for Wales in 2010-11 and also starred in numerous S4C productions, including Pobol y Cwm, appearing in the very first episode in 1974 and remaining a regular on the show until 1987.

Born in Treboeth, near Swansea, he was a teacher before turning to acting and singing, becoming a member of several pop groups.

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The best way into Dewi Morris's work

First watchThe Toll20215.6as PopsBrendan works solo shifts in the quietest toll booth in Wales, hiding from a criminal past where nobody would ever look.View film

Filmography

3 films as actor

2021The TollPops
1979Changing GearSteve
1978Grand SlamGlyn Lloyd-Evans