Matthew Rhys’s alma mater pays tribute to ‘loyal pupil’ and Welsh language devotee

Actor, who made history at the Emmys, thanked the ‘great and the good people of Wales’ for nurturing his talent

When Matthew Rhys made history as the first actor ever to win two best lead Emmy awards in one night, he paid tribute to his roots.

“To the great and good people of Wales, who were as much a nurturer as anyone else,” said the proud Welshman now living in New York, “We are a small but mighty nation”. “Diolch yn fawr iawn,” he added, meaning “thank you very much” in Welsh.