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Richard Griffiths

Bio: Richard Thomas Griffiths (31 July 1947 – 28 March 2013) was an English actor of film, television, and stage. For his performance in the stage play The History Boys, Griffiths won a Tony Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, the Drama Desk Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award
Born: Thu, Jul 31 1947
Birthplace: Thornaby-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Death: Thu, Mar 28 2013
Richard Griffiths is 65 years old
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Poster of Showing Up
Showing Up
Richard Griffiths would have been no older than
65 in Showing Up
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of About Time
About Time
Richard Griffiths would have been no older than
65 in About Time
as 'Lawyer in Play (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 04 2013
Poster of Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful
Richard Griffiths was
65 in Private Peaceful
as 'The Colonel'.
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Hugo
Hugo
Richard Griffiths was
64 in Hugo
as 'Monsieur Frick'.
Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Richard Griffiths was
63 in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
as 'King George'.
Sun, May 15 2011
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Richard Griffiths was
63 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
as 'Vernon Dursley'.
Wed, Nov 17 2010
Poster of Jackboots on Whitehall
Jackboots on Whitehall
Richard Griffiths was
63 in Jackboots on Whitehall
as 'Hermann Goering (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 08 2010
Poster of National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art
National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art
Richard Griffiths was
62 in National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art
as 'Fitz / W. H. Auden'.
Thu, Apr 22 2010
Poster of Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories
Richard Griffiths was
61 in Bedtime Stories
as 'Barry Nottingham'.
Wed, Dec 24 2008
Poster of A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
Richard Griffiths was
61 in A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
as 'Santa Claus'.
Wed, Dec 17 2008
Poster of Ballet Shoes
Ballet Shoes
Richard Griffiths was
61 in Ballet Shoes
as 'Great Uncle Matthew'.
Tue, Aug 26 2008
Poster of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Richard Griffiths was
59 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
as 'Vernon Dursley'.
Sun, Jul 08 2007
Poster of The History Boys
The History Boys
Richard Griffiths was
59 in The History Boys
as 'Hector'.
Mon, Oct 02 2006
Poster of Venus
Venus
Richard Griffiths was
59 in Venus
as 'Donald'.
Sat, Sep 02 2006
Poster of Opa!
Opa!
Richard Griffiths was
58 in Opa!
as 'Tierrney'.
Sun, Nov 13 2005
Poster of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Richard Griffiths was
57 in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as 'Jeltz (voice)'.
Thu, Apr 28 2005
Poster of Stage Beauty
Stage Beauty
Richard Griffiths was
57 in Stage Beauty
as 'Sir Charles Sedley'.
Fri, Sep 03 2004
Poster of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Richard Griffiths was
56 in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
as 'Vernon Dursley'.
Mon, May 31 2004
Poster of The Brides in the Bath
The Brides in the Bath
Richard Griffiths was
56 in The Brides in the Bath
as 'Sir Edward Marshall-Hall'.
Wed, Dec 31 2003
Poster of Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
Richard Griffiths was
55 in Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
as 'Willie Whitelaw'.
Sun, Dec 01 2002
Poster of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Richard Griffiths was
55 in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
as 'Vernon Dursley'.
Wed, Nov 13 2002
Poster of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Richard Griffiths was
54 in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
as 'Vernon Dursley'.
Fri, Nov 16 2001
Poster of Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
Richard Griffiths was
52 in Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 23 2000
Poster of Vatel
Vatel
Richard Griffiths was
52 in Vatel
as 'Dr. Bourdelot'.
Mon, May 01 2000
Poster of Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
Richard Griffiths was
52 in Sleepy Hollow
as 'Bürgermeister Phillipse'.
Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of Ted & Ralph
Ted & Ralph
Richard Griffiths was
51 in Ted & Ralph
as 'Landowner at Party'.
Sat, Dec 26 1998
Poster of Funny Bones
Funny Bones
Richard Griffiths was
48 in Funny Bones
as 'Jim Minty'.
Wed, Sep 20 1995
Poster of A Breed of Heroes
A Breed of Heroes
Richard Griffiths was
47 in A Breed of Heroes
as 'Brian Beasely'.
Sun, Sep 04 1994
Poster of Guarding Tess
Guarding Tess
Richard Griffiths was
46 in Guarding Tess
as 'Frederick'.
Fri, Mar 11 1994
Poster of Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
Richard Griffiths was
44 in Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
as 'Porter'.
Wed, Apr 22 1992
Poster of Blame It on the Bellboy
Blame It on the Bellboy
Richard Griffiths was
44 in Blame It on the Bellboy
as 'Maurice Horton'.
Fri, Mar 06 1992
Poster of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
Richard Griffiths was
43 in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
as 'Dr. Meinheimer / Earl Hacker'.
Fri, Jun 28 1991
Poster of King Ralph
King Ralph
Richard Griffiths was
43 in King Ralph
as 'Duncan Phipps'.
Fri, Feb 15 1991
Poster of Goldeneye
Goldeneye
Richard Griffiths was
42 in Goldeneye
as 'Second Admiral'.
Sat, Aug 26 1989
Poster of Withnail & I
Withnail & I
Richard Griffiths was
39 in Withnail & I
as 'Monty'.
Fri, Jun 19 1987
Poster of Casanova
Casanova
Richard Griffiths was
39 in Casanova
as 'Cardinal'.
Sun, Mar 01 1987
Poster of Shanghai Surprise
Shanghai Surprise
Richard Griffiths was
39 in Shanghai Surprise
as 'Willie Tuttle'.
Fri, Aug 29 1986
Poster of A Private Function
A Private Function
Richard Griffiths was
37 in A Private Function
as 'Allardyce'.
Fri, Nov 09 1984
Poster of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Richard Griffiths was
36 in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
as 'Captain Billings'.
Fri, Mar 30 1984
Poster of Gorky Park
Gorky Park
Richard Griffiths was
36 in Gorky Park
as 'Anton'.
Thu, Dec 15 1983
Poster of The Merry Wives of Windsor
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Richard Griffiths was
35 in The Merry Wives of Windsor
as 'Sir John Falstaff'.
Tue, Dec 28 1982
Poster of Gandhi
Gandhi
Richard Griffiths was
35 in Gandhi
as 'Collins'.
Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of A Light Snack
A Light Snack
Richard Griffiths was
35 in A Light Snack
as 'The Window Cleaner'.
Wed, Sep 08 1982
Poster of The World Cup: A Captain's Tale
The World Cup: A Captain's Tale
Richard Griffiths was
34 in The World Cup: A Captain's Tale
as 'Sidney Barron'.
Sun, Jun 13 1982
Poster of Britannia Hospital
Britannia Hospital
Richard Griffiths was
34 in Britannia Hospital
as 'Cheerful Bernie'.
Thu, May 27 1982
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Richard Griffiths was
34 in Ragtime
as 'Delmas' Assistant No. 1'.
Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of The French Lieutenant's Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman
Richard Griffiths was
34 in The French Lieutenant's Woman
as 'Sir Tom'.
Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
Richard Griffiths was
33 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Head Port-Caius College'.
Fri, May 15 1981
Poster of Superman II
Superman II
Richard Griffiths was
33 in Superman II
as 'Terrorist'.
Tue, Dec 09 1980
Poster of Breaking Glass
Breaking Glass
Richard Griffiths was
33 in Breaking Glass
as 'Studio Engineer'.
Wed, Oct 01 1980
Poster of Afternoon Off
Afternoon Off
Richard Griffiths was
31 in Afternoon Off
as 'Factory Boss'.
Sat, Feb 03 1979
Poster of The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors
Richard Griffiths was
31 in The Comedy of Errors
as 'Officer'.
Tue, Oct 17 1978
Poster of It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
Richard Griffiths was
29 in It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Board Member'.
Tue, Jun 28 1977
Poster of Twelve Off the Belt
Twelve Off the Belt
Richard Griffiths was
29 in Twelve Off the Belt
as 'Bedworth Hogg'.
Tue, May 03 1977
Poster of It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
Richard Griffiths was
29 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
Thu, Nov 18 1976
Poster of Well Thank You, Thursday
Well Thank You, Thursday
Richard Griffiths was
28 in Well Thank You, Thursday
as 'Window Cleaner'.
Sun, Jan 25 1976
Poster of Norma
Norma
Richard Griffiths was
27 in Norma
as 'Park Keeper'.
Tue, Oct 15 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown
Richard Griffiths was
64+ in The Hollow Crown
as 'Duke of Burgundy'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of Episodes
Episodes
Richard Griffiths was
63+ in Episodes
as 'Julian Bullard'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Bleak House
Bleak House
Richard Griffiths was
58+ in Bleak House
as 'Mr. Bayham Badger'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2005
Poster of TLC
TLC
Richard Griffiths was
55+ in TLC
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 2002
Poster of Gormenghast
Gormenghast
Richard Griffiths was
52+ in Gormenghast
as 'Swelter'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 17 2000
Poster of Hope and Glory
Hope and Glory
Richard Griffiths was
51+ in Hope and Glory
as 'Leo Wheeldon'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 22 1999
Poster of In the Red
In the Red
Richard Griffiths was
50+ in In the Red
as 'Geoffrey Crichton Potter'.
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Tue, May 26 1998
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Richard Griffiths was
46+ in Pie in the Sky
as 'Henry Crabbe'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Richard Griffiths was
44+ in The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
as 'Mr. Jackson (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 13 1992
Poster of Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
Richard Griffiths was
44+ in Pebble Mill
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991
Poster of Perfect Scoundrels
Perfect Scoundrels
Richard Griffiths was
42+ in Perfect Scoundrels
as 'Phil Kirby'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of El C.I.D.
El C.I.D.
Richard Griffiths was
42+ in El C.I.D.
as 'Weatherby'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 07 1990
Poster of Kind of Living
Kind of Living
Richard Griffiths was
40+ in Kind of Living
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1988
Poster of The Marksman
The Marksman
Richard Griffiths was
40+ in The Marksman
as 'Brown'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1987
Poster of Ffizz
Ffizz
Richard Griffiths was
40+ in Ffizz
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 1987
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
Richard Griffiths was
39+ in Inspector Morse
as 'Canon Humphrey Appleton'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Boon
Boon
Richard Griffiths was
38+ in Boon
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 14 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Richard Griffiths was
38+ in Lovejoy
as 'Hans Koopman'.
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Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of The Cleopatras
The Cleopatras
Richard Griffiths was
35+ in The Cleopatras
as 'Pot Belly'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1983
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Richard Griffiths was
35+ in Countdown
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Bird of Prey
Bird of Prey
Richard Griffiths was
34+ in Bird of Prey
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 22 1982
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
Richard Griffiths was
34+ in Whoops Apocalypse
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Sun, Mar 14 1982
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Richard Griffiths was
34+ in Bergerac
as 'Jean-Pierre'.
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Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Six Fifty-Five Special
Six Fifty-Five Special
Richard Griffiths was
33+ in Six Fifty-Five Special
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
Richard Griffiths was
32+ in Minder
as 'Derek Farrow'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of BBC Television Shakespeare
BBC Television Shakespeare
Richard Griffiths was
31+ in BBC Television Shakespeare
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Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Richard Griffiths was
30+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Richard Griffiths was
27+ in The Sweeney
as 'Ronnie Harries'.
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Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Village Hall
Village Hall
Richard Griffiths was
26+ in Village Hall
as 'Mr. Ridealgh'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 16 1974
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Richard Griffiths was
25+ in Crown Court
as 'Interpreter'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Richard Griffiths was
8+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Winner, Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956