Richard Griffiths
Biography
Richard Griffiths was an English actor of film, television, and stage. Born on July 31, 1947, he had a long and distinguished career. Griffiths played notable roles in various productions, including the stage play The History Boys, for which he won multiple awards. He also appeared in the Harry Potter films, the BBC film Ballet Shoes, and the television series Pie in the Sky. Griffiths portrayed Uncle Monty in the 1987 film Withnail and I. Throughout his career, he accumulated numerous credits, with 99 known credits listed. Griffiths passed away on March 28, 2013, at the age of 65.
Career overview
Richard Griffiths was an English actor who appeared in various film, television, and stage productions. He won several awards for his performance in the stage play The History Boys, including a Tony Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, the Drama Desk Award, and the Outer Critics Circle Award. Griffiths was also nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the 2006 film adaptation of The History Boys.
Griffiths had notable roles in several film and television productions. He portrayed Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films, which spanned from 2001 to 2010. He also appeared in the BBC film Ballet Shoes, playing the role of Great Uncle Matthew Brown "Gum". Additionally, Griffiths played Uncle Monty in the 1987 film Withnail and I, and Henry Crabbe in the television series Pie in the Sky, which aired from 1994 to 1997.
Throughout his career, Griffiths accumulated numerous credits, with a total of 99 known credits. He was a leading character actor in the UK, known for his versatility and range in various film and television roles. Griffiths' contributions to the entertainment industry were significant, and his performances continue to be recognized and appreciated by audiences and critics alike.
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- Showing Up (2014) as Self
- About Time (2013) as Lawyer in Play (uncredited)
- The Hollow Crown (2012) as Duke of Burgundy
- Private Peaceful (2012) as The Colonel
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) as King George
- Episodes (2011) as Julian Bullard
- Hugo (2011) as Monsieur Frick
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) as Vernon Dursley
- Jackboots on Whitehall (2010) as Hermann Goering (voice)
- National Theatre Live: The Habit of Art (2010) as Fitz / W. H. Auden
- Bedtime Stories (2008) as Barry Nottingham
- Ballet Shoes (2008) as Great Uncle Matthew
- A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008) as Santa Claus
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) as Vernon Dursley
- The History Boys (2006) as Hector
- Venus (2006) as Donald
- The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends (2006) as Mr. Alderman Ptolomy Tortoise/Mr. Jackson/Sir Isaac Newton
- Bleak House (2005) as Mr. Bayham Badger
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) as Jeltz (voice)
- Opa! (2005) as Tierrney
- Princes in the Tower (2005) as Thomas More voice
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) as Vernon Dursley
- Stage Beauty (2004) as Sir Charles Sedley
- The Brides in the Bath (2003) as Sir Edward Marshall-Hall
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) as Vernon Dursley
- tlc (2002) as Mr Benedict Ron
- Jeffrey Archer: The Truth (2002) as Willie Whitelaw
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) as Vernon Dursley
- Gormenghast (2000) as Swelter
- Vatel (2000) as Dr. Bourdelot
- Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend (2000) as Self
- Sleepy Hollow (1999) as Bürgermeister Phillipse
- Hope and Glory (1999) as Leo Wheeldon
- In the Red (1998) as Geoffrey Crichton Potter
- The Animal Train (1998) as Elephant
- Ted & Ralph (1998) as Landowner at Party
- The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and Mrs. Tittlemouse (1996) as Mr. Jackson (voice)
- Funny Bones (1995) as Jim Minty
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Henry Crabbe
- Guarding Tess (1994) as Frederick
- A Breed of Heroes (1994) as Brian Beasely
- The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends (1992) as Mr. Jackson (voice)
- Mr. Wakefield's Crusade (1992) as Porter
- Blame It on the Bellboy (1992) as Maurice Horton
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) as Dr. Meinheimer / Earl Hacker
- King Ralph (1991) as Duncan Phipps
- Perfect Scoundrels (1990) as Phil Kirby
- El C.I.D. (1990) as Weatherby
- Screen One (1989) as Brian Beazely
- The Movie Life of George (1989) as Self
- Goldeneye (1989) as Second Admiral
- A Kind of Living (1988) as Trevor Beasley
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Canon Humphrey Appleton
- Withnail & I (1987) as Monty
- Casanova (1987) as Cardinal
- Ffizz (1987) as Jack Mowbray
- The Marksman (1987) as Brown
- Lovejoy (1986) as Hans Koopman
- Boon (1986)
- Shanghai Surprise (1986) as Willie Tuttle
- Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) as Captain Billings
- A Private Function (1984) as Allardyce
- Gorky Park (1983) as Anton
- The Cleopatras (1983) as Pot Belly
- Countdown (1982)
- Gandhi (1982) as Collins
- Bird of Prey (1982) as Henry Jay
- Whoops Apocalypse (1982) as Premier Dubienkin
- Britannia Hospital (1982) as Cheerful Bernie
- The Merry Wives of Windsor (1982) as Sir John Falstaff
- A Light Snack (1982) as The Window Cleaner
- The World Cup: A Captain's Tale (1982) as Sidney Barron
- Bergerac (1981) as Jean-Pierre
- Six Fifty-Five Special (1981) as Self
- Chariots of Fire (1981) as Head Porter - Caius College
- The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) as Sir Tom
- Ragtime (1981) as Delmas' Assistant No. 1
- Prisoners of Conscience (1981) as William Beausire
- Superman II (1980) as Terrorist
- Breaking Glass (1980) as Studio Engineer
- Minder (1979) as Derek Farrow
- Afternoon Off (1979) as Factory Boss
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978) as Sir John Falstaff
- The Comedy of Errors (1978) as Officer
- It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (1977) as Board Member
- Twelve Off the Belt (1977) as Bedworth Hogg
- Red Letter Day (1976) as Window Cleaner
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1976) as Sam Broadbent
- Well Thank You, Thursday (1976) as Window Cleaner
- The Sweeney (1975) as Ronnie Harries
- Norma (1974) as Park Keeper
- Village Hall (1974) as Mr. Ridealgh
- Second City Firsts (1973) as Bedworth Hog
- Crown Court (1972) as Interpreter
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Park keeper
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Board member
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter