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Richard Griffiths (Richard Thomas Griffiths) was born on 31 July, 1947 in Thornaby-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, England, UK, is an Actor. Discover Richard Griffiths's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Richard Griffiths networth?

Popular As Richard Thomas Griffiths
Occupation actor
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 31 July, 1947
Birthday 31 July
Birthplace Thornaby-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Date of death 28 March, 2013
Died Place University Hospital, Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Richard Griffiths Height, Weight & Measurements

At 66 years old, Richard Griffiths height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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Height 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Who Is Richard Griffiths's Wife?

His wife is Heather Gibson (1980 - 28 March 2013) ( his death)

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Wife Heather Gibson (1980 - 28 March 2013) ( his death)
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Richard Griffiths Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Richard Griffiths worth at the age of 66 years old? Richard Griffiths’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Richard Griffiths's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2009

London, England: Appearing as Fitz and W.H. Auden in the world premiere of "The Habit of Art" by 'Alan Bennett' at the Lyttleton Theatre in the National Theatre. [November 2009]

2008

One of Britain's heartiest best-loved character actors, Griffiths received an OBE in 2008.

2007

London, England: Acting in the play "Equus" with Daniel Radcliffe, who he also acted with in the Harry Potter films. [February 2007]

2006

He was awarded the 2006 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance as "Hector" in Alan Bennett's "The History Boys.".

2005

November 2005: Was performing in the stage play "Heroes" in London's Wyndham Theatre when a lady's mobile phone kept ringing in the audience. After it rang a third time, he stopped the play and - to loud applause - had her ejected from the theatre.

2004

2004 - Won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Hector in "The History Boys" at the National Theatre (Lyttleton) (London).

1998

He was made an an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Stockton University on 1st July 1998.

1982

Has, at least twice, played a dual role, once in Whoops Apocalypse (1982) as a replacement "Premier Dubienkin" (as well as the original), and in The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (1991) as "Dr. Meinheimer" and impersonator "Earl Hacker".

1981

He appeared in two Best Picture Academy Award winners in consecutive years: Chariots of Fire (1981) and Gandhi (1982). John Gielgud and Ian Charleson also appeared in both films.

1975

Corpulent 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 being just a few of his standout credits. In films from 1975 on both sides of the Atlantic, his better roles have been in both contemporary and period pieces, such a Gorky Park (1983), Withnail & I (1987), King Ralph (1991), Guarding Tess (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999) and recently the 'Harry Potter' series as Uncle Vernon Dursley.

1963

Was considered by producers for the role of "The Doctor" in Doctor Who (1963), had the series' original run continued past 1989.

1899

Son of Jane Griffiths (born Jane Ann Denmark on 8 December 1899) and Thomas Griffiths (born 22 July 1915) who married in 1946. Both were deaf. Both died in 1976.