[1] Robert Gwilym was born in Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, where his family owned a chain of lingerie shops.
His brother, Mike Gwilym, also made his name as an actor.
Gwilym has appeared on television in a large range of shows, including The Bill, Ultimate Force, Soldier Soldier, Coronation Street, London's Burning, Dancing at Lughnasa, and The Professionals.
His radio work includes playing Corporal Carrot in the BBC Radio 4 adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel Guards!
He starred opposite his brother, Mike Gwilym, in On the Black Hill (1987), based on Bruce Chatwin's novel.