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Despite his fame, Sir Bryn Terfel still calls himself a sheep farmer's son • Oct. 24, 2026, 2:30 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Also Known As Bryn Terfel Jones
Born November 9, 1965 (age 61) • Wales
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (1999) • Grammy Award (1996)

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