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Richard Griffiths (I) (1947–2013)
British character actor Richard Griffiths came from radio and the classical stage where he built up an early reputation as a Shakespearean clown, with larger-than-life portrayals of Henry VIII, Falstaff in "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and Bottom in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with the Royal Shakespeare Company just a few of his standout credits. ...
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Died:(age 65) in University Hospital, Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK |
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Actor (92 credits)
Actor (92 credits)
2005
Bleak House
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Bayham Badger
Mr. Bayham Badger
- Episode #1.3
(2005)
... Mr. Bayham Badger
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Mr. Bayham Badger
2002
tlc
(TV Series)
Mr. Benedict Ron
Mr. Benedict Ron
- Agency Nurse
(2002)
... Mr. Benedict Ron
- The Wrong Leg
(2002)
... Mr. Benedict Ron
- Three Stars
(2002)
... Mr. Benedict Ron
- Clean White Coat
(2002)
... Mr. Benedict Ron
- Sectioned
(2002)
... Mr. Benedict Ron
2000
Hope and Glory
(TV Series)
Leo Wheeldon
Leo Wheeldon
- Episode #2.4
(2000)
... Leo Wheeldon
- Episode #2.1
(2000)
... Leo Wheeldon
2000
Gormenghast
(TV Mini-Series)
Swelter
Swelter
- Episode #1.2
(2000)
... Swelter
- Episode #1.1
(2000)
... Swelter
1998
In the Red
(TV Series)
Geoffrey Crichton Potter
Geoffrey Crichton Potter
- Episode #1.3
(1998)
... Geoffrey Crichton Potter
- Episode #1.2
(1998)
... Geoffrey Crichton Potter
- Episode #1.1
(1998)
... Geoffrey Crichton Potter
1994-1997
Pie in the Sky
(TV Series)
Henry Crabbe
Henry Crabbe
- Smelling of Roses
(1997)
... Henry Crabbe
- In the Smoke
(1997)
... Henry Crabbe
- The Apprentice
(1997)
... Henry Crabbe
- Return Match
(1997)
... Henry Crabbe
- Cutting the Mustard
(1997)
... Henry Crabbe
1994-1995
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
(TV Series)
Mr. Jackson / Mr. Alderman Ptolomy Tortoise / Sir Isaac Newton
Mr. Jackson / Mr. Alderman Ptolomy Tortoise / Sir Isaac Newton
- The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and Mrs. Tittlemouse
(1995)
... Mr. Jackson
(voice)
- The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher
(1994)
... Mr. Alderman Ptolomy Tortoise
/ Sir Isaac Newton
(voice)
1993
Inspector Morse
(TV Series)
Canon Humphrey Appleton
Canon Humphrey Appleton
- The Day of the Devil
(1993)
... Canon Humphrey Appleton
1992
Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
(TV Series)
Porter
Porter
- Episode #1.3
(1992)
... Porter
- Episode #1.2
(1992)
... Porter
- Episode #1.1
(1992)
... Porter
1988-1990
A Kind of Living
(TV Series)
Trevor Beasley
Trevor Beasley
- Episode #3.13
(1990)
... Trevor Beasley
- Episode #3.12
(1990)
... Trevor Beasley
- Episode #3.11
(1990)
... Trevor Beasley
- Episode #3.10
(1990)
... Trevor Beasley
- Episode #3.9
(1990)
... Trevor Beasley
1987-1989
Ffizz
(TV Series)
Jack Mowbray
Jack Mowbray
- Sickness and Health
(1989)
... Jack Mowbray
- Matters of Principle
(1989)
... Jack Mowbray
- A Damn Close Run Thing
(1989)
... Jack Mowbray
- Love in Store
(1989)
... Jack Mowbray
- Mother Knows Best
(1989)
... Jack Mowbray
1987
The Marksman
(TV Mini-Series)
Brown
Brown
- Episode #1.3
(1987)
... Brown
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Brown
- Episode #1.1
(1987)
... Brown
1984
Bird of Prey 2
(TV Series)
Henry Jay
Henry Jay
- Trapdoor and Spook
(1984)
... Henry Jay
- Ducks in a Row
(1984)
... Henry Jay
- A State-of-the-Art Way to Die
(1984)
... Henry Jay
- Death and Taxes
(1984)
... Henry Jay
1982-1983
Minder
(TV Series)
Appearance by / Derek Farrow
Appearance by / Derek Farrow
- Minder's Christmas Bonus
(1983)
... Appearance by
- Dreamhouse
(1982)
... Derek Farrow
1982
Five-Minute Films
(TV Series short)
The Window Cleaner
The Window Cleaner
- A Light Snack
(1982)
... The Window Cleaner
1982
Bird of Prey
(TV Series)
Henry Jay
Henry Jay
- Printout Urgent
(1982)
... Henry Jay
- Process Priority
(1982)
... Henry Jay
- Mode Murder
(1982)
... Henry Jay
- Input Classified
(1982)
... Henry Jay
1982
Whoops Apocalypse
(TV Series)
Premier Dubienkin
Premier Dubienkin
- The Violet Hour
(1982)
... Premier Dubienkin
- How to Get Rid of It
(1982)
... Premier Dubienkin
- Road to Jerusalem
(1982)
... Premier Dubienkin
1981
Prisoners of Conscience
(TV Series)
William Beausire
William Beausire
- William Beausire
(1981)
... William Beausire
1974-1977
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Board member / Park keeper
Board member / Park keeper
- It's Only Rock 'n' Roll
(1977)
... Board member
- Norma
(1974)
... Park keeper
1976
When the Boat Comes In
(TV Series)
P.C. Price
P.C. Price
- A Land Fit for Heroes and Idiots
(1976)
... P.C. Price
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (24 credits)
Self (24 credits)
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Archive footage (11 credits)
Archive footage (11 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He played Sheridan Whiteside in Kaufman and Hart's "The Man Who Came to Dinner" at the Chichester Festival Theatre, with Eve Matheson, Issy Van Randwyck, Seamus Gubbins, John Guerrasio, Amanda Boxer, Christopher Luscombe, Miranda Raison, David Henry, Robert Austin, Nolan Hemmings, and Sarah Crowden in the cast. Joe Dowling was ... See more »Height:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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