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'''Gareth Pierce''' (born 19 February 1981) is a Liverpool born actor and musician who has appeared in various television series. In 2020, he began portraying the roles of [[Todd Grimshaw]] in the [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] soap ''[[Coronation Street]]'' and Gavin Moss in [[BBC Radio 4]]'s ''[[The Archers]]''. In 2006, Pierce was named in the Top 50 most eligible bachelors list by ''Company Magazine''.<ref name="CaerdyydHomeCharacters"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Welsh hopefuls for Hunk of the Year|publisher=News Wales (GoHolidays.net)|accessdate=15 December 2016|url=http://www.newswales.co.uk/index.php?section=Culture&F=1&id=8863|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010411143615/http://newswales.co.uk/index.php?section=Culture|archive-date=11 April 2001|url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''Gareth Pierce''' (born 19 February 1981) is a Welsh actor and musician who has appeared in various television series. In 2020, he began portraying Gavin Moss in [[BBC Radio 4]]'s ''[[The Archers]]'' and became the second actor to play [[Todd Grimshaw]] in the [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] soap ''[[Coronation Street]]''. In 2006, Pierce was named in the Top 50 most eligible bachelors list by ''Company Magazine''.<ref name="CaerdyydHomeCharacters"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Welsh hopefuls for Hunk of the Year|publisher=News Wales (GoHolidays.net)|accessdate=15 December 2016|url=http://www.newswales.co.uk/index.php?section=Culture&F=1&id=8863|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010411143615/http://newswales.co.uk/index.php?section=Culture|archive-date=11 April 2001|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In 2008, Pierce and Matthew Wall founded the band Hafaliadau = Equations. Owain Taylor-Shaw joined in April 2008, followed by Mark Flanagan. Their debut album was released in November 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=hafaliadau=equations|date=24 March 2009|accessdate=13 November 2010|url=http://www.box.net/shared/5ygko03i2j|archive-url=https://archive.is/20120903181340/http://www.box.net/shared/5ygko03i2j|archive-date=3 September 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2008, Pierce and Matthew Wall founded the band Hafaliadau = Equations. Owain Taylor-Shaw joined in April 2008, followed by Mark Flanagan. Their debut album was released in November 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=hafaliadau=equations|date=24 March 2009|accessdate=13 November 2010|url=http://www.box.net/shared/5ygko03i2j|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120903181340/http://www.box.net/shared/5ygko03i2j|archive-date=3 September 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Pierce is known for his roles as Osian James in the [[S4C]] TV-series ''[[Caerdydd (TV series)|Caerdydd]]'' (five series, 2006–2010) and Lenny Mack in [[Sky 1]]'s ''[[Stella (British TV series)|Stella]]'' (two series, 2013–2014). He appeared in such [[S4C]] series as ''[[Y Gwyll]]'', ''[[Cara Fi]]'', ''[[Alys]]'', ''[[Pen Talar]]'', ''[[Cowbois ac Injans]]'' and soap ''[[Pobol y Cwm]]''.<ref name=CaerdyydHomeCharacters>{{cite web|title=Caerdydd Homepageurl|access-date=15 December 2016|url=http://www.s4c-caerdydd.co.uk/Characters/Default.aspx?supportsjs=true|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003172812/http://www.s4c-caerdydd.co.uk/Characters/Default.aspx?supportsjs=true|archive-date=3 October 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He appeared in the second series of ''[[Y Pris]]'' in 2009 as skinhead Nicky.<ref name="CaerdyydHomeCharacters"/> Further English-speaking appearances include ''[[Hinterland (TV series)|Hinterland]]'', ''[[Mr Selfridge]]'', and ''[[Hollyoaks]]''.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} In 2013, Pierce played George of Clarence in The Globe's acclaimed production of ''Henry VI''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/theatre/whats-on/globe-theatre/henry-vi|title=Henry VI/Shakespeare's Globe|publisher=shakespearesglobe.com|accessdate=16 January 2017}}</ref> In 2014, Pierce starred as Brian, the local GP, in the S4C romantic comedy-drama ''[[Cara Fi]]''.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} In March 2016, it was announced Pierce would be joining the regular cast of [[BBC1]]'s ''[[Ordinary Lies]]'' for its second series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-03-30/griff-rhys-jones-matt-di-angelo-and-kimberley-nixon-to-star-in-ordinary-lies-series-two|title=Griff Rhys Jones, Matt Di Angelo and Kimberley Nixon to star in Ordinary Lies series two|publisher=radiotimes.com|date=30 March 2016}}</ref>
Pierce is known for his roles as Osian James in the [[S4C]] TV-series ''[[Caerdydd (TV series)|Caerdydd]]'' (five series, 2006–2010) and Lenny Mack in [[Sky 1]]'s ''[[Stella (British TV series)|Stella]]'' (two series, 2013–2014). He appeared in such [[S4C]] series as ''[[Y Gwyll]]'', ''[[Cara Fi]]'', ''[[Alys]]'', ''[[Pen Talar]]'', ''[[Cowbois ac Injans]]'' and soap ''[[Pobol y Cwm]]''.<ref name=CaerdyydHomeCharacters>{{cite web|title=Caerdydd Homepageurl|access-date=15 December 2016|url=http://www.s4c-caerdydd.co.uk/Characters/Default.aspx?supportsjs=true|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003172812/http://www.s4c-caerdydd.co.uk/Characters/Default.aspx?supportsjs=true|archive-date=3 October 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He appeared in the second series of ''[[Y Pris]]'' in 2009 as skinhead Nicky.<ref name="CaerdyydHomeCharacters"/> Further English-speaking appearances include ''[[Hinterland (TV series)|Hinterland]]'', ''[[Mr Selfridge]]'', and ''[[Hollyoaks]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Inside Coronation Street star Gareth Pierce's family life |url=https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/coronation-street/inside-gareth-pierce-family-life/ |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=Heart |language=en}}</ref>


In 2013, Pierce narrated<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2795780/|title=The Doctors Revisited|publisher=IMDb.com|accessdate=5 June 2022}}</ref> all 11 episodes of ''Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited'', a documentary series in which each episode focused on an individual lead actor of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' in the run-up to the programme’s 50th anniversary in November of that year. He also played George of Clarence in [[Shakespeare's Globe|The Globe]]'s acclaimed production of ''Henry VI''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/theatre/whats-on/globe-theatre/henry-vi|title=Henry VI/Shakespeare's Globe|publisher=shakespearesglobe.com|accessdate=16 January 2017}}</ref> In 2014, Pierce starred as Brian, the local GP, in the S4C romantic comedy-drama ''[[Cara Fi]]''.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} In March 2016, it was announced Pierce would be joining the regular cast of [[BBC1]]'s ''[[Ordinary Lies]]'' for its second series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-03-30/griff-rhys-jones-matt-di-angelo-and-kimberley-nixon-to-star-in-ordinary-lies-series-two|title=Griff Rhys Jones, Matt Di Angelo and Kimberley Nixon to star in Ordinary Lies series two|publisher=radiotimes.com|date=30 March 2016}}</ref>
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In 2020, Pierce played Gavin Moss, son of Philip Moss, in the [[BBC Radio 4]] series ''[[The Archers]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hpds | publisher=BBC | title=The Archers 30/04/2020| access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref> In August 2020, it was announced that Pierce has replaced [[Bruno Langley]] for the role of [[Todd Grimshaw]] in the [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] soap ''[[Coronation Street]]'', after [[Bruno Langley#Sexual assault conviction|sexual assault allegations against Langley in 2017]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Anderton |first1=Joe |title=Coronation Street announces new Todd Grimshaw actor after recasting the role |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a33558631/coronation-street-new-todd-grimshaw-gareth-pierce/ |accessdate=10 August 2020 |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]] |date=10 August 2020}}</ref>

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In 2020, Pierce played Gavin Moss, son of Philip Moss, in the [[BBC Radio 4]] series ''[[The Archers]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hpds | publisher=BBC | title=The Archers 30/04/2020| access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref> In August 2020, it was announced that Pierce has replaced [[Bruno Langley]] in the role of [[Todd Grimshaw]] in the [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] soap ''[[Coronation Street]]'', Langley having been [[Bruno Langley#Conviction|convicted for sexual assault in 2017]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Anderton |first1=Joe |title=Coronation Street announces new Todd Grimshaw actor after recasting the role |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a33558631/coronation-street-new-todd-grimshaw-gareth-pierce/ |accessdate=10 August 2020 |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]] |date=10 August 2020}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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For the British solicitor, see Gareth Peirce.

Gareth Pierce
Pierce in 2023
Born (1981-02-19) 19 February 1981 (age 43)
Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
Years active2004–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentDrums
Labels
  • Recordiau Cartref
  • Sain

Gareth Pierce (born 19 February 1981) is a Welsh actor and musician who has appeared in various television series. In 2020, he began portraying Gavin Moss in BBC Radio 4's The Archers and became the second actor to play Todd Grimshaw in the ITV soap Coronation Street. In 2006, Pierce was named in the Top 50 most eligible bachelors list by Company Magazine.[1][2]

Career

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In 2008, Pierce and Matthew Wall founded the band Hafaliadau = Equations. Owain Taylor-Shaw joined in April 2008, followed by Mark Flanagan. Their debut album was released in November 2008.[3]

Pierce is 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, 2013–2014). He appeared in such S4C series as Y Gwyll, Cara Fi, Alys, Pen Talar, Cowbois ac Injans and soap Pobol y Cwm.[1] He appeared in the second series of Y Pris in 2009 as skinhead Nicky.[1] Further English-speaking appearances include Hinterland, Mr Selfridge, and Hollyoaks.[4]

In 2013, Pierce narrated[5] all 11 episodes of Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited, a documentary series in which each episode focused on an individual lead actor of Doctor Who in the run-up to the programme’s 50th anniversary in November of that year. He also played George of Clarence in The Globe's acclaimed production of Henry VI.[6] In 2014, Pierce starred as Brian, the local GP, in the S4C romantic comedy-drama Cara Fi.[citation needed] In March 2016, it was announced Pierce would be joining the regular cast of BBC1's Ordinary Lies for its second series.[7]

In 2020, Pierce played Gavin Moss, son of Philip Moss, in the BBC Radio 4 series The Archers.[8] In August 2020, it was announced that Pierce has replaced Bruno Langley in the role of Todd Grimshaw in the ITV soap Coronation Street, Langley having been convicted for sexual assault in 2017.[9]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2004 Chosen Shaun Kennedy TV series
Bang Bang I Love You Joe Short film
2006–2010 Caerdydd Osian James Regular role
2008 Cymru Fach Unnamed Film
2009 Y Pris Nicky Series 2
2010 Pen Talar Robert Evans Episode #1.9
2012 Alys Gareth 4 episodes
2013–2014 Stella Lenny Mack Series 2–3
2014 Cara Fi Brian Phelps All 8 episodes
2015 Hinterland Alun Price Episode #2.0
35 Diwrnod Reg 5 episodes
2016 Ordinary Lies Karl Sheldon Series 2
2017 Living a Lie Robin Orme-Evans 2 episodes
2018 Apostle Man #1 Film
2020 The Archers Gavin Moss
2020–present Coronation Street Todd Grimshaw Series regular

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Caerdydd Homepageurl". Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Welsh hopefuls for Hunk of the Year". News Wales (GoHolidays.net). Archived from the original on 11 April 2001. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  3. ^ "hafaliadau=equations". 24 March 2009. Archived from the original on 3 September 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2010.
  4. ^ "Inside Coronation Street star Gareth Pierce's family life". Heart. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  5. ^ "The Doctors Revisited". IMDb.com. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  6. ^ "Henry VI/Shakespeare's Globe". shakespearesglobe.com. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  7. ^ "Griff Rhys Jones, Matt Di Angelo and Kimberley Nixon to star in Ordinary Lies series two". radiotimes.com. 30 March 2016.
  8. ^ "The Archers 30/04/2020". BBC. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  9. ^ Anderton, Joe (10 August 2020). "Coronation Street announces new Todd Grimshaw actor after recasting the role". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
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