Biografia
Rhys Thomas is an award-winning actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director, recognized with BAFTA, RTS, Writer's Guild, Emmy, and Rose d'Or honors. He is best known for his roles in popular British comedy series such as 'The Fast Show,' 'Star Stories,' 'Sirens,' 'Down The Line,' 'Nathan Barley,' and the critically acclaimed BBC spoof music documentary series 'Brian Pern,' which he wrote, created, starred in, produced, and directed.
In 2022, he created the highly successful family show 'DODGER' for BBC One and Universal. Featuring Christopher Eccleston and a star-studded cast, the series serves as a prequel to Oliver Twist, chronicling the adventures of the Artful Dodger and Fagin. He co-wrote the series with Lucy Montgomery and also executive produced and directed all 14 episodes.
As a documentary director and producer, Rhys won an Emmy and the Rose d'Or for Best Arts Documentary for his feature film 'Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender.' In 2013, he was nominated for a BAFTA in the Breakthrough Talent category. He also produced 'Queen: Days of Our Lives,' which received Emmy and Rose d'Or nominations in 2012.
In 2023, he co-wrote and directed a Dodger Coronation Special for BBC One and a sequel to his popular comedy 'THE KEMPS,' set to air on BBC Two/iPlayer at Christmas 2023.
He is also known as Rhys Thomas OBE or Rhys T Thomas, to distinguish him from director Rhys Thomas (III), famous for Saturday Night Live and Documentary Now.
