Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Biography
Roger Ashton-Griffiths is a British character actor, screenwriter, and film director who was born on January 19, 1957, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. He graduated with a BMus from Lancaster University and an MA Fine Art from the University of East London, initially beginning his career as a singer with the English National Opera at the London Coliseum.
He has appeared in numerous high-profile films, including Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm and Brazil, A Knight's Tale, Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York, Roman Polanski's Pirates, Peter Greenaway's The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, and Woody Allen's You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger. He has also worked extensively in television.
Career overview
Roger Ashton-Griffiths is a British character actor, screenwriter, and film director who was born on January 19, 1957, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. He is also known by the name Roger Ashton Griffith. His educational background includes graduating from Lancaster University with a BMus and the University of East London with an MA in Fine Art. Before establishing his career on screen, he began his professional path as a singer with the English National Opera at the London Coliseum.
Ashton-Griffiths has amassed 96 known credits for his work in acting. He has appeared in numerous high-profile feature films directed by notable filmmakers. His cinematic work includes appearances in Terry Gilliam films such as Brazil and The Brothers Grimm, as well as A Knight's Tale. His filmography further encompasses Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York, Roman Polanski's Pirates, Peter Greenaway's The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, and Woody Allen's You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger. In addition to his extensive work in films, he has also worked extensively in television.
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- Savage House (2026) as Dr. Hemmings
- My Mother's Wedding (2025) as Ken
- The Other Me (2022) as Stranger
- The Score (2022) as Frank
- The Show (2021)
- Come Away (2020) as Smoking Overweight Man
- My Dad's Christmas Date (2020) as Mr. Thompson
- Christopher Robin (2018) as Ralph Butterworth
- Taboo (2017) as Appleby
- The Death of Stalin (2017) as Musician #1
- Breathe (2017) as Hospital Chaplain
- Crooked House (2017) as Mr Gaitskill
- The Lobster (2015) as Doctor
- Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse (2015) as The Potter
- Marley's Ghosts (2015)
- The London Firm (2015) as The Contractor
- The Musketeers (2014)
- Mr. Turner (2014) as Henry William Pickersgill
- Grace of Monaco (2014) as Alfred Hitchcock
- Father Brown (2013) as Cardinal Bonipogio
- Summer in February (2013) as Jory
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Mace Tyrell
- A Gun for George (2011) as Mr. Maddock
- You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) as Jonathan
- Bright Star (2009) as shopkeeper
- Tormented (2009) as Mr. Humpage
- Margaret (2009) as John Sergeant
- Hell's Pavement (2009) as Daffyd Tudor
- The Colour of Magic (2008) as Lumuel Panter
- The Passion (2008) as Syrian Prefect
- Mutant Chronicles (2008) as Science Monk
- The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1 (2008) as Lumuel Panter
- A Very British Sex Scandal (2007) as 'Khaki' Roberts
- Heroes & Villains: Napoleon (2007) as General Doppet
- Torchwood (2006) as Mr Garrett
- Irish Jam (2006) as Tom Flannery
- Doctor Who (2005) as Quayle
- The Brothers Grimm (2005) as Mayor
- Empire (2005) as Panza
- Devil's Gate (2004) as Eagle
- What a Girl Wants (2003) as Lord Orwood
- Keen Eddie (2003)
- Gangs of New York (2002) as P.T. Barnum
- Nicholas Nickleby (2002) as Doctor
- A Knight's Tale (2001) as Old Bishop
- As If (2001) as Shower Man
- Princess of Thieves (2001) as Friar Tuck
- Deflation (2001) as Meditating Man
- Deflation (2001) Editor
- Deflation (2001) Writer
- Deflation (2001) Director
- Lady Audley's Secret (2000) as Dr. Alwyn Mosgrave
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Adventures in the Secret Service (1999) as Sinister German
- You're Dead... (1999) as Cliff Sniffton (bank manager)
- Merlin (1998) as Sir Boris
- Vanity Fair (1998) as King George IV
- Children of the New Forest (1998) as Miller Sprigge
- Swept from the Sea (1998) as Canon Van Stone
- The Odyssey (1997) as Polites
- Ivanhoe (1997) as Prior Aymer
- The Portrait of a Lady (1996) as Bob Bantling
- The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (1996) as Gent at Mint
- Jude (1996) as Auctioneer
- The Wind in the Willows (1996) as The Prosecution Counsel
- The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (1996) as Gent at Mint
- Restoration (1995) as Mr. Bung
- Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing (1995)
- Go Now (1995) as Walsh
- The Plant (1995) as Geoff
- Cadfael (1994) as Thomas of Bristol
- Martin Chuzzlewit (1994) as George Chuzzlewit
- The Madness of King George (1994) as MP
- The Wimbledon Poisoner (1994) as Vicar
- Heidi (1993) as Churchman
- Shadowlands (1993) as Dr Eddie Monk
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Sinister German
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Mr. Ramsbottom
- King Ralph (1991) as Royal Photographer
- Mountains of the Moon (1990) as Lord Cowley
- Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990) as Insp. Tarr
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Valdemar Tymrak
- The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) as Turpin
- Shadow of the Noose (1989) as William Thompson
- Seven Minutes (1989) as Security Guard
- Separate Bedrooms (1989) as Harvey
- Jack the Ripper (1988) as Rodman
- Crossbow (1987)
- Hardwicke House (1987) as PE Teacher
- Empire State (1987) as Punter in cafe
- Lovejoy (1986) as Antique Shop Owner
- Pirates (1986) as Moonhead
- Haunted Honeymoon (1986) as Cousin Francis Jr.
- Brazil (1985) as Priest
- Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) as Det. Sgt. Lestrade
- Dreamchild (1985) as Mr. Duckworth
- Plenty (1985) as Radio Producer
- The Secret Servant (1984) as Ivan
- The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (1984) as 1st Coachman
- The Young Ones (1982) as Orgo