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Richard Griffiths was a British actor. Born on 31 July 1947 in Thornaby-on-Tees, Griffiths died on 28 March 2013 in University Hospital Coventry at the age of 65.
Notable works include Harry Potter. Griffiths studied at Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester School of Theatre. Honours include Theatre World Award, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play and Laurence Olivier Awards, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 77 languages, Richard Griffiths is No. 2,398 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 31 July 1947, Thornaby-on-Tees
- Died
- 28 March 2013, University Hospital Coventry (aged 65)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Voice actor, stage actor, film actor
- Field
- Cinema
- Education
- Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester School of Theatre
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 77
Did you know
65
Lived to 65.
31 Jul
Shares a birthday with J. K. Rowling and Milton Friedman.
2
Two people in the Index born in Thornaby-on-Tees, with Pat Barker.
77
Has a Wikipedia article in 77 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Richard Griffiths
- SpouseHeather Gibson
Honours and works
Awards
- Theatre World Award2006
- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play2006
- Laurence Olivier Awards
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play
Notable works
- Harry Potter
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- Wikidata Q314831 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)