Bradley Freegard Explained

Bradley Freegard is a Welsh actor from Pontypridd, Wales.

Early life

Freegard was born 13 December, 1976 in Pontypridd, Wales. He studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.[1]

Career

Freegard plays the regular role of Steffan Jones in the S4C series Teulu, a character who has been described by the Western Mail as the resident heartthrob.[2] In 2012 he appeared in EastEnders as the character Gethin Williams, making him the first actor to play a Welsh character in the soap opera since Richard Elis in 1996.[3] The character played a role in the departure storyline of regular character Jane Beale.

His other TV credits include Casualty, Doctors, Caerdydd, Gwaith/Cartref, Holby City, Y Gwyll/Hinterland, and Pobol y Cwm. In 2017, Freegard was chosen to play the role of Evan Howells in Un Bore Mercher/Keeping Faith opposite his wife who played the titular Faith.[4]

In 2022, Freegard portrayed King Canute in the Netflix series .

Personal life

Freegard met actress Eve Myles at the National Youth Theatre in 1994; they have three daughters and were married in Italy on 18 May 2013.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eve Myles and Bradley Freegard announce they are expecting a baby. Price. Karen. 2013-09-04. walesonline. 2019-08-01.
  2. Web site: All about Eve and me. Western Mail. Bevan. Nathan. 21 February 2009. 26 January 2011.
  3. Web site: Actor Bradley Freegard lands role in EastEnders. Western Mail. Bevan. Nathan. 14 January 2012. 26 January 2012.
  4. Web site: Bradley Freegard Will Be A Major Part Of 'Keeping Faith' For Its Second Series. McEvoy. Sophie. July 24, 2019. Bustle. en. 2019-08-01.
  5. Web site: Torchwood star Eve Myles to wed long-term actor boyfriend at secret Italian venue. Wales Online. 15 January 2024. Karen. Price. 18 May 2013.