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He’s best known for playing the sadistic and violent Ramsey Snow on the controversial US fantasy drama Game of Thrones

However, Iwan Rheon has just revealed his more sensitive side to fans by posting a clip of him in budding singer-songwriter mode, performing a keening acoustic guitar ballad entitled Diaries.

The three minute 47 second track is a taster from the Carmarthenshire-born 29-year-old’s upcoming debut album Dinard, a culmination of the star’s self-confessed life-long love of music.

And it’s clear from the reaction it’s already received on social media that the Olivier Award-winning actor is destined for just as much success away from the day job.

“I really love your voice, pure magic,” wrote one listener, while others raved things like, “amazing,” “majestic” and “can’t wait for the LP.”

Although, despite already having thee EPs - recorded at the same London studio that’s graced the likes of Paul McCartney and The Smiths – and a clutch of well-received live gigs under his belt, Iwan's gone on the record to say he won’t be swapping acting for the life of a fully paid-up rock star anytime soon.

“I have no ambitions to be a pop star,” said the actor, currently filming a second series of ITV sitcom Vicious with Sir Ian Mckellen and Sir Derek Jacobi.

“I just want my music to be put out there, not shoved in people’s faces. I want to keep it relaxed.

“I don’t want to put any pressure on the music, it’s my hobby and my release, a thing that I love.”

Although he might find all that could change come the release of Dinard on January 26.

Log onto www.iwanrheon.com to order a copy of the album.