Charles B. Griffith
Biography
Charles Byron Griffith was an American screenwriter, actor, and film director. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 23, 1930, he lived until September 28, 2007, passing away at the age of 77. Throughout his career, he accumulated 38 known credits primarily focused on writing. He became best known for writing Roger Corman productions, including the films A Bucket of Blood released in 1959 and The Little Shop of Horrors. His notable filmography also includes Rallye smrti and Barbarella. His professional work spanned multiple facets of the film industry before his death in 2007.
Career overview
Charles Byron Griffith was an American screenwriter, actor, and film director born on September 23, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. He passed away on September 28, 2007, at the age of seventy-seven. Throughout his career, Griffith accumulated thirty-eight known credits, with his primary focus being in writing.
He became best known for writing Roger Corman productions, most notably A Bucket of Blood in 1959 and The Little Shop of Horrors. Additionally, Griffith gained fame for his work on other films such as Rallye smrti and Barbarella. His contributions to cinema spanned various productions, cementing his reputation primarily as a screenwriter within the film industry.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- Hideouser and Hideouser (2019) Writer
- Howard (2018) as Audrey Junior (voice) / Screaming Patient (archive footage)
- Death Race: Inferno (2013) Characters
- Death Race 2 (2010) Characters
- Death Race (2008) Original Film Writer
- A Bucket of Blood (1995) Screenplay
- Not of This Earth (1995) Screenplay
- Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II (1989) Director
- Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II (1989) Screenplay
- Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Original Film Writer
- Eating Raoul (1982) as (uncredited)
- Smokey Bites the Dust (1981) as Mellow Rabbi (uncredited)
- Smokey Bites the Dust (1981) Director
- Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980) Director
- Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980) Screenplay
- Up from the Depths (1979) Director
- Hollywood Boulevard (1976) as Mark Dentine
- Eat My Dust (1976) Director
- Eat My Dust (1976) Writer
- Death Race 2000 (1975) as Resistance Army Member (uncredited)
- Death Race 2000 (1975) Screenplay
- Death Race 2000 (1975) Second Unit Director
- The Swinging Barmaids (1975) Writer
- Devil's Angels (1967) Writer
- The Wild Angels (1966) Writer
- The She Beast (1966) as Policeman (uncredited)
- The She Beast (1966) Second Unit Director
- The Secret Invasion (1964) Assistant Director
- Atlas (1961) as Greek soldier (uncredited)
- Atlas (1961) Associate Producer
- Atlas (1961) Writer
- Creature from the Haunted Sea (1961) Screenplay
- The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) as Screaming Patient / Audrey Junior (voice) / Burglar (uncredited)
- The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) Screenplay
- The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) Second Unit Director
- Ski Troop Attack (1960) Screenplay
- A Bucket of Blood (1959) Screenplay
- Forbidden Island (1959) Screenplay
- Forbidden Island (1959) Director
- Forbidden Island (1959) Producer
- Beast from Haunted Cave (1959) Screenplay
- Beast from Haunted Cave (1959) Original Story
- Ghost of the China Sea (1958) Writer
- Ghost of the China Sea (1958) Producer
- Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) as Seaman Mac, wears sunglasses
- Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) Screenplay
- Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) Associate Producer
- The Undead (1957) Screenplay
- Not of This Earth (1957) Writer
- Teenage Doll (1957) Screenplay
- Rock All Night (1957) Screenplay
- Naked Paradise (1957) Screenplay
- It Conquered the World (1956) as Dr. Pete Shelton
- It Conquered the World (1956) Writer
- Gunslinger (1956) Screenplay
- Flesh and the Spur (1956) Story
- Flesh and the Spur (1956) Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles B. Griffith best known for?
Charles B. Griffith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Death Race: Inferno (2013), Death Race 2 (2010), Death Race (2008), A Bucket of Blood (1995).
When and where was Charles B. Griffith born?
Charles B. Griffith was born on September 23, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on September 28, 2007.
How many credits does Charles B. Griffith have?
Charles B. Griffith has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2019.
What is Charles B. Griffith's background in cinema and television?
Charles Byron Griffith was an American screenwriter, actor, and film director. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 23, 1930, he lived until September 28, 2007, passing away at the age of 77. Throughout his career, he accumulated 38 known credits primarily focused on writing. He became best known for writing Roger C...
Charles B. Griffith by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Eating Raoul (1982) as (uncredited) — aged about 51
- The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) as Screaming Patient / Audrey Junior (voice) / Burglar (uncredited) — aged about 29
- Death Race 2000 (1975) as Resistance Army Member (uncredited) — aged about 44
- Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) as Seaman Mac, wears sunglasses — aged about 26
- The She Beast (1966) as Policeman (uncredited) — aged about 35
- It Conquered the World (1956) as Dr. Pete Shelton — aged about 25
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