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Gary Wales | |
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 Wales at the 2023 Rage Movie World Premiere at Hippodrome Cinema, Bo'ness, Scotland | |
| Born | Gary Alexander Wales 29 September 1995.[1] Falkirk, Scotland |
| Alma mater | Southern Regional College |
| Occupation | Actor . Film Producer . Film Director . Writer . Studio Executive |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Organisation | NEVIS Studios |
| Website | www |
| Signature | |
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Gary A. Wales (born 29 September 1995) is a Scottish actor and Film & TV Producer. He has received various accolades as an actor, director, and producer who worked in the short film 2Late,[2] Rage and in short films such as Love Bites and No Answer and the television series Game of Thrones.
Early life[edit]
Wales was born in Falkirk, the son of Carol Avery & Alex Wales. He grew up in Bo'ness until the age of 12 and then he and his family moved to Armagh in Northern Ireland in 2007. He attended Bo'ness Academy for half of his first year in High School and then when he moved he went to City of Armagh High School where he took on the remaining of the years in High School. He originally wanted to be a airline pilot, and he let go of that dream but then when he got his first taste of acting in school nativity plays [3], he didn't stop. Studying Performing Arts at the Southern Regional College in Armagh he started to focus on Acting. Wales is a Christian and was baptized in Oklahoma [4] [5].
Career[edit]
Gary Wales embarked on his acting career in 2008, taking on the lead role Oliver Twist (character) in the musical "Oliver Twist"!. His theatrical pursuits continued as he played Kenickie in the 2012 production of Grease. Transitioning to television, he secured a non-speaking role in a Game of Thrones (season 6)[6] [7]. Wales explored diverse roles in various movies.
In 2014, Wales ventured into filmmaking, co-producing and directing the short film 2Late filmed in Armagh.[8] On September 27th 2Late held it's Red Carpet Premiere at the Armagh City Hotel. [9] [10]
His talents expanded beyond acting when he worked as a fashion model for House of Ikons at London Fashion Week in 2018.[11][6]
Venturing to Oklahoma, USA, in 2019, Wales spent a month filming "The Deal."[12]
The year 2022 marked the red carpet premiere of Gary Wales's short film, "RAGE," [13] at the Hippodrome Cinema, Bo'ness[14]. The film gained recognition at film festivals, earning Wales the Actor [15] award at the Halicarnassus Film Festival in Bodrum, Turkey. "RAGE" received positive reviews [16], emphasizing Wales's powerful portrayal of a character grappling with substance addiction.[17]
Gary Wales will next play Detective Danny Hays in the new MainStream Short Film Dark Forest due for release in September 2024, which will then lead into a Series.[18]
Nevis Studios[edit]
In 2023, Gary Wales founded Nevis Studios, specializing in producing micro-budget movies that grant directors full creative control. Dissolving his first production company, GAW Films, Wales relocated Nevis Studios to the USA, where he and his team now operate. Notably, in 2023, Nevis Studios and Gary Wales received accolades, winning Independent Film Studio CEO of the Year[19] and Most Innovative Film Producer of 2023[20]
Professional background[edit]
Writing[edit]
In September 2023, Gary Wales celebrated the publication of his first book, Scars: for the ones that got away courtesy of Blurb, Inc.. The book made its debut on major platforms like Barnes & Noble[21] and Amazon.com Inc.[22]. It gained a lot of popularity on his TikTok, Scars Features 100 Poems that he wrote based on his previous encounters with relationships.
Scars: for the ones that got away is a collection of 100 poems, each intricately woven from Wales's personal experiences in past relationships. The raw and introspective nature of the poems resonated with readers, contributing to the book's widespread appeal. As readers delved into the verses, they were drawn into Wales's reflections on love, loss, and the imprints left by those who have come and gone in his life. The book's availability on prominent online platforms and its resonance on social media platforms like TikTok further fueled its reach and impact.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2Late | Reece Anderson | Phil McAleavey | Short film |
| 2014 | Zombie Formal Queen | Tommy | Narelle Allan | Short film |
| 2014 | An Actor Prepares | Drama Student | Denis Halligan | Short film |
| 2014 | Shooting For Socrates | Bar / Riot Member | James Erskine | Feature Film |
| 2015 | Cooped | Joe | Beth Trinder | Short film |
| 2015 | No Answer | Victim | Stephen Rock | Short film |
| 2015 | Love Bites | John | Philip Henry | Short film |
| 2018 | Wendigo | Officer Williams | Attila Gyula Balázs | Short film |
| 2019 | Round | Eric | Attila Gyula Balázs | Short film |
| 2019 | Little To Lose | Jerry | Attila Gyula Balázs | Short film |
| 2020 | The Deal | Glover | Marlon Ladd | Feature Film Post Production |
| 2022 | Rage | Alex | David Penman - Gary Wales | Short film |
| 2024 | Dark Forest | Detective Danny | Gary Wales - Heather Mitchell | Short Film Pre Production |
| 2025 | God's Christmas Miracle | Mark | TBC | Feature Film Pre Production |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 Degrees | Bar Member | Paul Riordan | Series 2: Episode 2-3 | |
| 2014 | The Gifted | Student | Diane Jessie Miller | Series 1, Episode 2: Mr.Percy
Series 1, Episode 3: Let It Begin" | |
| 2016 | Game Of Thrones | Healtor Troop Frey (Uncredited) | Mark Mylod | Season 6, Episode 8: "No One" | |
| TBC | Psychosis | Brian | Hisham Abdel Khalek | Series 1, episode 1: Relapse
Series 1, Episode 5: All the world's stage" |
In Production |
| TBC | Vikander | Patrick Vikander | Riley O'Connor | Series 1: 8 episodes (lead role) | In Production |
| TBC | Hoodlum | James | Andy Marshall | Series 1: 10 episodes (lead role) | In Production |
| TBC | Freedom | Ryan Moore | David Penman | Series 1: 7 episodes (lead role) | In Production |
| TBC | Dark Forest | Detective Danny Hays | TBC | Series 1-6 60 Episodes (lead role) | Pitch |
Theatre[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–15 | Oliver The Musical | Oliver | Elizabeth Freeburn | COAHS |
| Grease The Musical | Kenikie | Elizabeth Freeburn | COAHS | |
| Black 47, A New Musical | Red Coat | Sean Donnelly | Priory Stage School | |
| Hansel & Gretal | Child | Child | Priory Stage School | |
| Can You Keep A Secret | Michael | Teresa McBride | SRC |
Producer[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2Late | Producer | Short Film |
| 2015 | No Answer | Co.Producer | Short Film |
| 2019 | Little To Lose | Executive Producer | Short Film |
| 2022 | Rage | Producer | Short Film |
| 2020 | The Deal | Executive Producer | Feature Film |
| 2019 | Vikander | Producer | TV Series |
| 2019 | Psychosis | Executive Producer | TV Series |
| 2024 | Dark Forest | Producer | Short Film |
| TBC | Dark Forest | Producer | TV Series |
Director[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2Late | Co.Director | Short Film |
| 2022 | Rage | Director | Short Film |
| 2019 | PT: Urban Legend | Co.Director | Short Film |
| 2019 | Vikander | Co.Director | TV Series |
| 2024 | Dark Forest | Co.Director | Short Film |
Writer[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2Late | Co.Writer | Short Film |
| 2022 | Rage | Co-Writer | Short Film |
| 2024 | Dove | Co-Writer | Short Film Filming |
| 2024 | Dark Forest | Writer | Short Film Filming |
| 2024 | Why Me? | Writer | Short Film Pre Production |
| 2024 | Shattered Reflections | Writer | Short Film Pre Production |
| TBC | Rising Valor: Liberation's Call | Writer | Feature Film Pre Production |
| TBC | God's Christmas Miracle | Co.Writer | Feature Film Pre Production |
| TBC | Dark Forest' | Creator | TV Show Pitch |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Association | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Innovation in business Awards | Most Innovative Film Producer 2023 (London) | Won |
| 2023 | SME Scottish Enterprise Awards | Independent Film Studio CEO of the Year 2023 | Won |
Published works[edit]
- Wales, Gary; (2018). Gary A Wales: 2018 Issue, Blurb, Inc., 20 pages. ISBN 9780464830856
- Wales, Gary; (2023). Scars: to the ones that got away, Blurb, Inc., 106 pages. ISBN 9798210930453
References[edit]
- ^ "Gary Wales". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ MACINNES, John A. "Gary's not 2Late for big screen stardom", Linlithgow Gazette, Linlithgow, 2 December 2014. Retrieved on 11 April 2019.
- ^ AMELIA STEVENSON. [1], TresA Magazine
- ^ [2] Meet Gary Wales | Multi Award Winning Actor & Film Producer, Shoutout LA
- ^ [3] Check Out Gary A. Wales’s Story, Voyage LA
- ^ a b REILLY, JONATHON. "Falkirk-born Game of Thrones star to make London Fashion Week appearance", Falkirk Herald, Falkirk, 23 April 2018. Retrieved on 11 April 2019.
- ^ Minnie Wright. "Game of Thrones: TWO stars to reunite for new project as actor spills all 'A huge deal'", Daily Express, 4 May 2018. Retrieved on 30 March 2024.
- ^ McKenna, Michael. "Lord Mayor supports local film group", Armagh I, Armagh, 21st March 2014. Retrieved on 16 April 2019.
- ^ [4], Irish News, 23rd September 2014. Retrieved on 29 March 2024.
- ^ "2Late - Luke Vance Brown". New Bridge Integrated College. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ McEwen, Alan. "Scottish Game of Thrones actor in modelling debut after being plucked for London Fashion Week", Daily Record, London, 30 April 2018. Retrieved on 11 April 2019.
- ^ Quinn, Kevin. "Bo’ness actor hopes the movie will make him the real deal", The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 19 July 2019. Retrieved on 19 July 2019.
- ^ Jack Haugh. "RAGE: Game of Thrones actor turns his attention to domestic violence with short film", Glasgow Times, 1 May 2021. Retrieved on 23 November 2023.
- ^ Fiona Dobie. "Red carpet premiere for Bo'ness actor's short film RAGE", Falkirk Herald, 19 April 2022. Retrieved on 23 November 2023.
- ^ Halicarnassus Film Festival. "Session 21 - Best Actor Gary Wales", Halicarnassus Film Festival, 23 May 2022. Retrieved on 23 November 2023.
- ^ SALVATORE CENTO. "Tubi's RAGE: How This Award-Winning Short Film Tackles Domestic Violence", MovieWeb, 28 April 2023. Retrieved on 29 March 2024.
- ^ JASON KNIGHT. "RAGE Film Review", UKFilmReview, 07 May 2022. Retrieved on 13 May 2024.
- ^ Julie Currie Falkirk Herald. [5], Falkirk Herald, 15 March 2024. Retrieved on 19 March 2024.
- ^ SME Scottish Enterprise Awards. "Independent Film Studio CEO of the Year 2023: Gary Wales", SME Scottish Enterprise Awards, 29 November 2023. Retrieved on 30 November 2023.
- ^ Innovation in Business Awards. "Most Innovative Film Producer 2023 (London): Gary A Wales", Innovation in business - Media Innovator Awards Awards, 29 November 2023. Retrieved on 30 November 2023.
- ^ Barnes & Noble "Barnes & Noble" 29th September 2023. Retrieved on 29 November 2023.
- ^ Amazon.com Inc. "Amazon.com Inc." 29th September 2023. Retrieved on 29 November 2023.
External links[edit]
- garyawales
.com - Gary Wales at IMDb
- Nevis Studios website
Category:Living people Category:1995 births Category:People from Falkirk Category:21st-century Scottish actors