Boyd Clack Explained

Boyd Daniel Clack
Birth Date:7 March 1951
Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation: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, the latter two of which he also co-wrote. He has also released the first part of his autobiography. Kisses Sweeter than Wine,[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

YearFilm/TelevisionRole
1996–1999Satellite CityGwynne
1997Twin TownVicar
1999The Nine Lives of Tomas KatzAbel Mularchy
2000The Testimony of Taliesin JonesToni
2002–2015High Hopes Sgt Ball
2007Hana's HelplineOwen
2007FlickDetective Goldie
2011Baker BoysGwynfor
2011New TricksBroadmoor Bill
2014TigersJohnny Gunfingers
2015Under Milk WoodMr Pugh
2019Eternal BeautyPsychiatrist
2021La Cha ChaLance Boyle

Notes and References

  1. News: Boyd Clack pens first part of autobiography. Cathy. Owen. Western Mail. 11 December 2010. 4 April 2012.
  2. Book: Clack, Boyd. Boyd Clack

    . Kisses Sweeter Than Wine. Boyd Clack. 9781906998301. Parthian Books. 1 April 2011.

  3. Web site: Mosalski. Ruth. 7 November 2019. The General Election 2019 candidates standing in Cardiff West. 1 April 2021. WalesOnline. en.
  4. Web site: Boyd Clack. 1 April 2021. yes is more. en-GB.
  5. Web site: Williams. Kathryn. Hughes. Marcus. 8 September 2019. Thousands gather for Welsh independence march. 1 April 2021. WalesOnline. en.