Colwyn Bay - Notable People

Notable People

See Category:People from Colwyn Bay
  • Carl Dale, footballer for Chester City and Cardiff City, as well as several non-league clubs.
  • Two-time James Bond actor Timothy Dalton.
  • Richard Ellis, the California-based astronomer, was born and went to school in Old Colwyn
  • Monty Python star Terry Jones (from Old Colwyn).
  • Cricketer Tony Lewis who captained Glamorgan.
  • MP Alun Michael.
  • Soap star William Roache, (Ken Barlow in Coronation Street), who attended Rydal Penrhos, a private school in the town.
  • Derek Stenson, celebrity chef lives in the town.
  • Rachel Taylor - Welsh (http://www.wru.co.uk/19814.php?player=54286&includeref=dynamic)women's rugby international player who at one time captained Colwyn Bay under 11's rugby team.
  • Mickey Thomas who played for Manchester United, Chelsea, Shrewsbury Town and Wrexham lives in Mochdre.
  • Mike Walker ex professional footballer and former manager of Everton FC and Norwich City FC
  • Helen Willetts, a BBC weather reporter.
  • Big Breakfast presenter Paula Yates.
  • William Davies, a Welsh Roman Catholic priest and martyr, beatified in 1987.

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