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Richard Griffiths

Bio: Richard Thomas Griffiths (July 31, 1947 – March 28, 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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Showing Up
Showing Up
Richard Griffiths would have been no older than 65 in Showing Up as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 2013
Poster of Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful
Richard Griffiths was 65 in Private Peaceful as 'The Colonel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Hugo
Hugo
Richard Griffiths was 64 in Hugo as 'Monsieur Frick'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 2010
Poster of Jackboots on Whitehall
Jackboots on Whitehall
Richard Griffiths was 63 in Jackboots on Whitehall as 'Hermann Goering (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 2010
Poster of Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories
Richard Griffiths was 61 in Bedtime Stories as 'Barry Nottingham'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2008
Poster of Ballet Shoes
Ballet Shoes
Richard Griffiths was 61 in Ballet Shoes as 'Great Uncle Matthew'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 2007
Poster of The History Boys
The History Boys
Richard Griffiths was 59 in The History Boys as 'Hector'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 2006
Poster of Venus
Venus
Richard Griffiths was 59 in Venus as 'Donald'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 2006
Poster of Opa!
Opa!
Richard Griffiths was 58 in Opa! as 'Tierrney'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 2005
Poster of Princes in the Tower
Princes in the Tower
Richard Griffiths was 57 in Princes in the Tower as 'Thomas More voice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Stage Beauty
Stage Beauty
Richard Griffiths was 57 in Stage Beauty as 'Sir Charles Sedley'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 23 2000
Poster of Vatel
Vatel
Richard Griffiths was 52 in Vatel as 'Dr. Bourdelot'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2000
Poster of Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
Richard Griffiths was 52 in Sleepy Hollow as 'Bürgermeister Phillipse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of Ted & Ralph
Ted & Ralph
Richard Griffiths was 51 in Ted & Ralph as 'Landowner at Party'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1998
Poster of Funny Bones
Funny Bones
Richard Griffiths was 48 in Funny Bones as 'Jim Minty'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 04 1994
Poster of Guarding Tess
Guarding Tess
Richard Griffiths was 46 in Guarding Tess as 'Frederick'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1992
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. Alderman Ptolomy Tortoise/Mr. Jackson/Sir Isaac Newton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1991
Poster of King Ralph
King Ralph
Richard Griffiths was 43 in King Ralph as 'Duncan Phipps'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1991
Poster of Goldeneye
Goldeneye
Richard Griffiths was 42 in Goldeneye as 'Second Admiral'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 1989
Poster of The Movie Life of George
The Movie Life of George
Richard Griffiths was 41 in The Movie Life of George as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1989
Poster of Withnail & I
Withnail & I
Richard Griffiths was 39 in Withnail & I as 'Monty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1987
Poster of Casanova
Casanova
Richard Griffiths was 39 in Casanova as 'Cardinal'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1987
Poster of Shanghai Surprise
Shanghai Surprise
Richard Griffiths was 39 in Shanghai Surprise as 'Willie Tuttle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1986
Poster of A Private Function
A Private Function
Richard Griffiths was 37 in A Private Function as 'Allardyce'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1984
Poster of Gorky Park
Gorky Park
Richard Griffiths was 36 in Gorky Park as 'Anton'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 1982
Poster of Gandhi
Gandhi
Richard Griffiths was 35 in Gandhi as 'Collins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of A Light Snack
A Light Snack
Richard Griffiths was 35 in A Light Snack as 'The Window Cleaner'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1982
Poster of Britannia Hospital
Britannia Hospital
Richard Griffiths was 34 in Britannia Hospital as 'Cheerful Bernie'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1982
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Richard Griffiths was 34 in Ragtime as 'Delmas' Assistant No. 1'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
Richard Griffiths was 33 in Chariots of Fire as 'Head Porter - Caius College'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1981
Poster of Superman II
Superman II
Richard Griffiths was 33 in Superman II as 'Terrorist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1980
Poster of Breaking Glass
Breaking Glass
Richard Griffiths was 33 in Breaking Glass as 'Studio Engineer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1980
Poster of Afternoon Off
Afternoon Off
Richard Griffiths was 31 in Afternoon Off as 'Factory Boss'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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 as 'Sam Broadbent'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1976
Poster of Norma
Norma
Richard Griffiths was 27 in Norma as 'Park Keeper'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of Episodes
Episodes
Richard Griffiths was 63+ in Episodes as 'Julian Bullard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Bleak House
Bleak House
Richard Griffiths was 58+ in Bleak House as 'Mr. Bayham Badger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 27 2005
Poster of TLC
TLC
Richard Griffiths was 55+ in TLC
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 2002
Poster of Gormenghast
Gormenghast
Richard Griffiths was 52+ in Gormenghast as 'Swelter'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 13 1992
Poster of Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
Richard Griffiths was 44+ in Pebble Mill as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991
Poster of Perfect Scoundrels
Perfect Scoundrels
Richard Griffiths was 42+ in Perfect Scoundrels as 'Phil Kirby'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 07 1990
Poster of Kind of Living
Kind of Living
Richard Griffiths was 40+ in Kind of Living
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1988
Poster of The Marksman
The Marksman
Richard Griffiths was 40+ in The Marksman as 'Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1987
Poster of Ffizz
Ffizz
Richard Griffiths was 40+ in Ffizz
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 1987
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
Richard Griffiths was 39+ in Inspector Morse as 'Canon Humphrey Appleton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Boon
Boon
Richard Griffiths was 38+ in Boon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 14 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Richard Griffiths was 38+ in Lovejoy as 'Hans Koopman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of The Cleopatras
The Cleopatras
Richard Griffiths was 35+ in The Cleopatras as 'Pot Belly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1983
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Richard Griffiths was 35+ in Countdown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Bird of Prey
Bird of Prey
Richard Griffiths was 34+ in Bird of Prey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 22 1982
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
Richard Griffiths was 34+ in Whoops Apocalypse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 14 1982
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Richard Griffiths was 34+ in Bergerac as 'Jean-Pierre'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 13 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
Richard Griffiths was 32+ in Minder as 'Derek Farrow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Richard Griffiths was 31+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Richard Griffiths was 30+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Richard Griffiths was 27+ in The Sweeney as 'Ronnie Harries'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Village Hall
Village Hall
Richard Griffiths was 26+ in Village Hall as 'Mr. Ridealgh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 16 1974
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Richard Griffiths was 25+ in Crown Court as 'Interpreter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Richard Griffiths was 8+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956