Owen, Alun, 1925-1995

Alun Owen was born in 1925 in Menai Bridge. His father, Sidney Owen, was a Welshman from Dolgellau and his mother, Ruth, from Holyhead, but of Irish descent. When Alun was 8 years old the family moved to Liverpool where he attended St Michael's Hamlet Primary School and later Oulton High School. As a result, Wales, Ireland and Liverpool were great influences in his life.

When the Second World War broke out he was sent as an evacuee from Liverpool to Llangefni and then to Cardiganshire. He became a Bevin Boy, working in the coal mines of South Wales before turning his hand to acting. He joined the Birmingham Repertory Company and then moved to London to work with various stage companies. As well as appearing in several theatre performances, he also featured in the films, “Shield of Faith”, “Valley of Song” and “The Damn Busters”.

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