Portrait of D.W. Griffith

D.W. Griffith

Bio: David Llewelyn Wark Griffith was a premier pioneering American film director. He is best known as the director of the controversial and groundbreaking 1915 film The Birth of a Nation and the subsequent film Intolerance (1916)
Born: Fri, Jan 22 1875
Birthplace: LaGrange, Kentucky, USA

Death: Fri, Jul 23 1948
D.W. Griffith is 73 years old
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Poster of Mary Pickford a Blessing and a Curse
Mary Pickford a Blessing and a Curse
D.W. Griffith would have been no older than 73 in Mary Pickford a Blessing and a Curse as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 2023
Poster of Flashback: The First World War
Flashback: The First World War
D.W. Griffith would have been no older than 73 in Flashback: The First World War as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies
Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies
D.W. Griffith would have been no older than 73 in Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 2008
Poster of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
D.W. Griffith would have been no older than 73 in Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 2007
Poster of The Tramp and the Dictator
The Tramp and the Dictator
D.W. Griffith would have been no older than 73 in The Tramp and the Dictator as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 2002
Poster of Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists
Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists
D.W. Griffith would have been no older than 73 in Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of The Legend of Rudolph Valentino
The Legend of Rudolph Valentino
D.W. Griffith would have been no older than 73 in The Legend of Rudolph Valentino as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1961
Poster of San Francisco
San Francisco
D.W. Griffith was 61 in San Francisco as 'Orchestra Conductor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1936
Poster of 1930 Intermission and Introduction to "The Birth of a Nation" Part Two
1930 Intermission and Introduction to "The Birth of a Nation" Part Two
D.W. Griffith was 55 in 1930 Intermission and Introduction to "The Birth of a Nation" Part Two as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1930
Poster of 1930 Prelude to "The Birth of a Nation"
1930 Prelude to "The Birth of a Nation"
D.W. Griffith was 55 in 1930 Prelude to "The Birth of a Nation" as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1930
Poster of Screen Snapshots (Series 1, No. 20)
Screen Snapshots (Series 1, No. 20)
D.W. Griffith was 46 in Screen Snapshots (Series 1, No. 20) as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1921
Poster of Enoch Arden
Enoch Arden
D.W. Griffith was 40 in Enoch Arden as 'Mr. Ray'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 1915
Poster of Two Daughters of Eve
Two Daughters of Eve
D.W. Griffith was 37 in Two Daughters of Eve as 'At Stage Door'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1912
Poster of The Adventures of Billy
The Adventures of Billy
D.W. Griffith was 36 in The Adventures of Billy as 'On Bench'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1911
Poster of 1776, or The Hessian Renegades
1776, or The Hessian Renegades
D.W. Griffith was 34 in 1776, or The Hessian Renegades
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1909
Poster of At the Altar
At the Altar
D.W. Griffith was 34 in At the Altar
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1909
Poster of The Politician's Love Story
The Politician's Love Story
D.W. Griffith was 34 in The Politician's Love Story as 'Man - First Couple'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1909
Poster of The Girls and Daddy
The Girls and Daddy
D.W. Griffith was 34 in The Girls and Daddy as 'At Black & Tan Ball'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1909
Poster of The Heart of O Yama
The Heart of O Yama
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The Heart of O Yama as 'Footman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1908
Poster of The Red Girl
The Red Girl
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The Red Girl as 'Man on Footpath'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1908
Poster of Balked at the Altar
Balked at the Altar
D.W. Griffith was 33 in Balked at the Altar
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 25 1908
Poster of The Fatal Hour
The Fatal Hour
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The Fatal Hour as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 1908
Poster of A Calamitous Elopement
A Calamitous Elopement
D.W. Griffith was 33 in A Calamitous Elopement as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1908
Poster of Deceived Slumming Party
Deceived Slumming Party
D.W. Griffith was 33 in Deceived Slumming Party as 'Reginald O.C. Wittington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1908
Poster of The Black Viper
The Black Viper
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The Black Viper as 'Rescuer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 21 1908
Poster of The Stage Rustler
The Stage Rustler
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The Stage Rustler as 'Phil Bowen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1908
Poster of The Kentuckian
The Kentuckian
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The Kentuckian
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 1908
Poster of At the Crossroads of Life
At the Crossroads of Life
D.W. Griffith was 33 in At the Crossroads of Life as 'Suitor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1908
Poster of At the French Ball
At the French Ball
D.W. Griffith was 33 in At the French Ball as 'Husband'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 29 1908
Poster of The Man in the Box
The Man in the Box
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The Man in the Box as 'Station Agent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1908
Poster of The Invisible Fluid
The Invisible Fluid
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The Invisible Fluid as 'Mailman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1908
Poster of When Knights Were Bold
When Knights Were Bold
D.W. Griffith was 33 in When Knights Were Bold
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1908
Poster of The Sculptor's Nightmare
The Sculptor's Nightmare
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The Sculptor's Nightmare
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1908
Poster of The Music Master
The Music Master
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The Music Master
Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1908
Poster of The King's Messenger
The King's Messenger
D.W. Griffith was 33 in The King's Messenger as 'Messenger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1908
Poster of Hulda's Lovers
Hulda's Lovers
D.W. Griffith was 33 in Hulda's Lovers
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1908
Poster of King of the Cannibal Islands
King of the Cannibal Islands
D.W. Griffith was 33 in King of the Cannibal Islands as 'Cannibal in Top Hat'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 14 1908
Poster of Old Isaacs, the Pawnbroker
Old Isaacs, the Pawnbroker
D.W. Griffith was 33 in Old Isaacs, the Pawnbroker as 'Doctor, Charity Worker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1908
Poster of Caught by Wireless
Caught by Wireless
D.W. Griffith was 33 in Caught by Wireless as 'Paddy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1908
Poster of Her First Adventure
Her First Adventure
D.W. Griffith was 33 in Her First Adventure as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1908
Poster of Yellow Peril
Yellow Peril
D.W. Griffith was 33 in Yellow Peril as 'Mr. Phlipp'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1908
Poster of Cupid’s Pranks
Cupid’s Pranks
D.W. Griffith was 33 in Cupid’s Pranks
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1908
Poster of Classmates
Classmates
D.W. Griffith was 33 in Classmates as 'Extra'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1908
Poster of Falsely Accused!
Falsely Accused!
D.W. Griffith was 32 in Falsely Accused! as 'Cop in Court'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1908
Poster of Rescued from an Eagle's Nest
Rescued from an Eagle's Nest
D.W. Griffith was 32 in Rescued from an Eagle's Nest as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 1908

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of American Experience
American Experience
D.W. Griffith would have been no older than 73 in American Experience as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988