From Beauty Pageants to Blockbusters: The Rise of Dino Fetscher
Welsh actor Dino Fetscher currently captivates audiences as ecologist Gareth in Sky's gripping new thriller Under Salt Marsh. The six-part crime drama, set in a small coastal Welsh town threatened by an approaching storm, features a stellar cast including Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall. Fetscher's character, an environmental expert assessing flood risks, becomes intricately involved in a murder investigation that complicates his history with Spall's detective Eric Bull.
A Personal Journey: Coming Out and Recognition
Born in Cardiff in June 1988 to a German mother and Welsh-Basque father, the 37-year-old actor has been open about his sexuality since a 2015 interview with Attitude magazine. He revealed coming out to his parents as a teenager, stating, "I was really lucky, my whole family were all totally fine." His personal achievements include winning Mr Gay UK in 2008 at just 19 years old, a now-defunct beauty contest for gay men. Further recognition came with a 2017 British LGBT Awards nomination for Celebrity Rising Star and a 2022 Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in The Normal Heart on London's West End.
Private Life and Animal Advocacy
While Fetscher maintains relative privacy about his personal life, he is believed to be dating veterinarian Chris Wilson. The couple, who moved in together in 2021, frequently share updates on social media, including recent photos with their rescue cat named Pumpkin. Both are passionate animal lovers, with Fetscher actively promoting the Celia Hammond Animal Trust, a charity providing low-cost care for sick and injured pets.
An Impressive Acting Portfolio
Beyond Under Salt Marsh, Fetscher has built a diverse career across British television and film. His breakthrough came in 2015 with roles in Russell T Davies' comedies Cucumber and Banana, later reuniting with Davies for the dystopian miniseries Years and Years. He has appeared in ITV's Paranoid, Channel 4's Humans, and the BBC One/HBO series Gentleman Jack. More recently, he starred in the second season of Apple TV's sci-fi epic Foundation (2023) and portrayed Marty McGreggor in all eight episodes of Netflix's Harlan Coben thriller Fool Me Once (2024).
From Silver Screen to Future Blockbusters
Fetscher's film career includes a minor role in the 2016 blockbuster Now You See Me 2. Looking ahead, he is set to appear in the highly anticipated 2026 sci-fi film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, starring Sam Rockwell and Haley Lu Richardson. Currently, he continues to perform on London's West End in Oh, Mary!, showcasing his versatility across stage and screen. Under Salt Marsh airs Fridays on Sky and NOW, offering viewers another opportunity to witness this rising talent's compelling performances.
