Celyn Jones is a critically acclaimed Welsh actor, screenwriter, and director known for his versatile performances in film and television, as well as his contributions to storytelling through production.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Celyn Jones
- Stage Name: Celyn Jones
- Born: June 4, 1979
- Age: 47 years old
- Birthplace: Anglesey, North Wales
- Nationality: Welsh British
- Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, Director
- Height: Unknown
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jones
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Kate Drew actress
- Children: Five
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: 500,000 to 2 million dollars
Early Life And Education
Celyn Jones was born on June 4, 1979, in Anglesey, North Wales. He grew up on the island, where his father worked as a sailor and his mother as a baker. His ethnicity is Welsh. Religion is unknown.
He began performing as a teenager and attended the Manchester Youth Theatre at age 15. At 18, he won a scholarship to the prestigious Oxford School of Drama, where he received strong classical training.
Career
Celyn Jones built his career through early theatre work and television roles, including appearances in series such as Grange Hill, Above Suspicion, and Stella.
He transitioned into prominent film work with his breakthrough as the hell-raising poet Dylan Thomas in Set Fire to the Stars in 2014, a role he co-wrote, earning critical praise.
He has since appeared in diverse projects, including Manhunt as Levi Bellfield, Six Minutes to Midnight alongside Judi Dench, and The Almond and the Seahorse, which he also directed and starred in with Rebel Wilson.
His directing credits include Madfabulous, and he co-founded the production company Mad as Birds Films. As a proud Welsh ambassador for the children’s charity Into Film, he continues to support emerging talent while balancing acting, writing, and directing in British and international productions.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @celyn_jones
Personal Life
Celyn Jones is married to actress Kate Drew. The couple has three children, including a daughter named Greta Jones and a son named Tristan Jones.
He lives in the UK with his family and maintains a strong connection to his Welsh roots from his upbringing in Anglesey. His early passion for drama has shaped his lifelong commitment to the arts. His height is unknown.
Net Worth
Celyn Jones estimated net worth ranges from 500,000 to 2 million dollars. His earnings come mainly from his extensive career in acting, screenwriting, directing, and production, including roles in acclaimed films and series, collaborations with major talent, and his work through Mad as Birds Films in the British entertainment industry.