Actor / Actress
Actor / Actress
Rhodri Meilir is a Welsh actor born in Mold, then in Clwyd, Wales. He was educated at Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold, and Aberystwyth University's Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies.
Best known for playing Alfie Butts in the BBC sitcom "My Family", Meilir has also appeared in a number of popular television shows such as "Afterlife" and Terry Pratchett's "Hogfather" on Sky One. He has also featured in a number of films, including "The Baker" and the 2014 film "Pride", directed by Matthew Warchus. In 2006, he appeared in the "Doctor Who" episode "The Runaway Bride". He appeared in the 2015 remake of Dylan Thomas' "Under Milk Wood"/"Dan y Wenallt".
He is well known on Welsh television for his roles in an extensive range of shows including "Y Pris", "Caerdydd", "Teulu", "Tipyn o Stad", "Cyw" and "Y Gwyll". He played the lead role of Trefor the taxi driver in "Gwlad yr Astra Gwyn", for which he received a BAFTA Cymru nomination as best actor in 2013, and was the original "Rapsgaliwn". In 2016-2017 he appeared in a regular role in the drama "Byw Celwydd".
Meilir has toured with numerous theatre companies including Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, Theatr Fran Wen and Bara Caws.
Rhodri Meilir is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 22 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Hidden (2018), Hogfather (2007), Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride (2006), Under Salt Marsh (2026), Death Valley (2025), Afterlife (2005), Pride (2014), 35 Days (2014). The recorded credits span 2005 to 2026, including 14 movies and 8 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
TV ShowHidden
MovieHogfather
MovieDoctor Who: The Runaway Bride
TV ShowUnder Salt Marsh
TV ShowDeath Valley
TV ShowAfterlife
MoviePride
TV Show35 Days
TV ShowIn My Skin
TV ShowTree on a Hill
MovieThe Feast
MovieNational Theatre Live: Nye
TV ShowBregus
MovieEffi o Blaenau
MovieOur Town
MoviePatagonia
MovieY Sŵn
MovieLluest
MovieUnder Milk Wood
MovieGalwad
MovieThe Arborist
MovieThe rapbook missing