Boyd Daniel Clack (born 7 March 1951) is a Canadian-born Welsh writer, actor, and musician. He was born in Vancouver, Canada to Welsh parents. At a young age, he emigrated with his family to Wales, where he grew up in Tonyrefail, where his family were originally from.
His acting credits include Twin Town, High Hopes, and Satellite City, the latter two of which he also co-wrote. He has also released the first part of his autobiography Kisses Sweeter than Wine, and two music albums, Welsh Bitter and Labourer of Love.
Clack is a supporter of Welsh independence and attended a pro-independence rally in Merthyr Tydfil in September 2019, organised by AUOB Cymru. "I have always favoured Welsh Independence because every country should be independent," he said. "The opposite of independent after all is dependent and to be dependent on anyone or an organisation where that dependence isn't based on love, kindness and genuine care is demeaning." At the 2019 general election, Clack stood as Plaid Cymru's candidate for the Cardiff West constituency, finishing third of six candidates with 3,864 votes (8.4%).
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1989 The Angry Earth Master of Ceremonies 1992 Tectonic Plates Rhys 1997 Twin Town Vicar 2000 The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz Abel Mularchy The Testimony of Taliesin Jones Toni 2008 Flick Sgt. Goldie 2010 Risen Howard Winstone Snr. Masterpiece Rod Jonas 2012 Double Top Dad 2015 Under Milk Wood Mr. Pugh 2019 Eternal Beauty Psychiatrist 2021 Hiraeth Uncle John La Cha Cha Lance Boyle 2024 Timestalker Farmer / Lester
Television Year Title Role Notes 1995 The Final Cut Hywell Harris Episode #1.3 1996–1999 Satellite City Gwynne Main role 2000 Dirty Work Colin Trip Episode: "Changing Faces" 2001 A Small Summer Party Ken Television film 2002–2008,2015 High Hopes Sgt. Ball 36 episodes; also co-writer 2007 Hana's Helpline Owen (voice) 2 episodes2011 Being Human Bazzer Episode: "The Longest Day" New Tricks Broadmoor Bill Episode: "End of the Line" Baker Boys Gwynfor 6 episodes 2014 The Devil's Vice Ewan Television film2017 Will Peter Episode: "The Two Gentlemen" Keeping Faith Alwyn Thomas Episode #1.1 2020 Handstand Luke's Boss Television film
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