Richard Griffiths

Biography

Born 07/31/1947

After nearly two decades of stage and screen work in his native Britain where he is renowned as both a Shakespearean clown and a fine dramatic player, Richard Griffiths saw his profile across the Atlantic increase after portraying the lusty Uncle Monty in the cult film "Withnail and I" (1987) and...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2006, received Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
In 1979, received Plays and Players London Theatre Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor
In 1979, received Clarence Derwent Award

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Production Photos

Richard Griffiths, The History Boys (2007)

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Highlights

In 2006, Played a beloved teacher in the Broadway production of "The History Boys"
In 2006, Reprised his role for the film version of "The History Boys"
In 2006, Starred opposite Peter O'Toole in "Venus" a film directed by Roger Michell and written by Hanif Kureishi

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Family & Companions

father: deaf, spoke only in sign language
mother: deaf, spoke only in sign language; reportedly suffered a breakdown before her death when she was in her forties
Family: has a younger brother who is a policeman

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