Gareth Pierce

Acting

Pierce is perhaps best known for his roles as Osian James in the S4C TV-series Caerdydd (five series, 2006–2010) and Lenny Mack in Sky 1's Stella (two series, 2013-14). He appeared in such S4C series as Y Gwyll, Cara Fi, Alys, Pen Talar, Cowbois ac Injans and soap Pobol y Cwm. He appeared in the second series of Y Pris in 2009 as skinhead Nicky. Further English-speaking appearances include Hinterland, Mr Selfridge, and Hollyoaks.

In 2013 Pierce played George of Clarence in The Globe's acclaimed production of Henry VI. In 2014, Pierce starred as Brian, the local GP, in the S4C romantic comedy-drama Cara Fi.

In March 2016, it was announced Pierce would be joining the regular cast of BBC1's Ordinary Lies for its second series.

Music

In 2008 Gareth Pierce (drums) and Matthew Wall (vocals and "all other creative input and multi-instrumentalisation") start the band Hafaliadau = Equations. Owain Taylor-Shaw (bass) joins in April 2008, followed by Mark Flanagan (guitar). The debut album was released in November 2008. As of March 2009 the band showcases twelve tracks free for download.

Public appearances in 2009 included the Sŵn festival, the Eisteddfod, St David's Hall, and Barfly. In November 2009 the band announced on their MySpace site that a gig at Cardiff bar Gwdihŵ (billed together with Llwybr Llaethog, Sibrydion and El Parisa) would be their last.

Discography

"Hafaliadau = Equations" (7 November 2008; Recordiau Cartref)

1. Dewch Gyda Ni
2. Ymlaen
3. I Don't Mind
4. Gwerthu Fy Hun
5. One Way Street
6. Codi Dy Galon
7. Diflannu
8. Bywyd Crwydrol
9. Heb Ti Mae'r Byd Yn Torri I Lawr
10. Das Instrumental
11. C'est Tout
12. Burning Down The Houses
13. Fy Nhynnu I I Lawr
14. It ain't easy

"Rarities!" (2009; Recordiau Cartref)

1. Another Girl
2. Burning Down The Houses
3. We Can Get Over This
4. Diflannu (Sessiwn BBC)
5. Bring Me Down
6. It Ain't Easy
7. When All Is Said And Done

"Yr Hogy Glas" (2009; Recordiau Cartref)

1. Fy Nhynnu I I Lawr
2. Byd Bach Wen
3. Seibiant
4. Y Gwir