Richard Griffiths
British actor
1947 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
British actor
Born
July 31, 1947
Died
2013 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
stage actor, voice actor, film actor
United KingdomBorn in Thornaby-on-TeesDied in University Hospital Coventry
1947
Born in Thornaby-on-Tees (1947-07-31)
2006
AwardTheatre World Award
2006
AwardTony Award for Best Actor in a Play
2013
Died in University Hospital Coventry
About
Richard Thomas Griffiths was an English actor. He was known for his portrayals of Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films (2001–2011), Uncle Monty in Withnail and I (1987), and Henry Crabbe in Pie in the Sky (1994–1997). Over his career he received numerous accolades including a Tony Award and Olivier Award as well as a nomination for a BAFTA Award. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2008.
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Who is Richard Griffiths?+
Richard Thomas Griffiths was an English actor. He was known for his portrayals of Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films (2001–2011), Uncle Monty in Withnail and I (1987), and Henry Crabbe in Pie in the Sky (1994–1997). Over his career he received numerous accolades including a Tony Award and Oliv
What does the name Richard mean?+
The name Richard means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is of English origin.
When was Richard Griffiths born?+
Richard Griffiths was born on July 31, 1947.
When did Richard Griffiths die?+
Richard Griffiths died in 2013, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.
The name Richard is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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