Hugh Griffith
Hugh Griffith
A burly, exuberant British character star, Hugh Griffith worked as a bank clerk before debuting onstage in 1939; he appeared in one film in 1940, but his film career didn't begin in earnest until the late '40s. He played forceful character roles in dozens of plays and films in both the U.S. and Britain. For his portrayal of Sheik Ilderim in Ben-Hur (1959) Griffith won a "Best Supporting Actor" Oscar; he was nominated for the same award for his portrayal of lusty Squire Western in Tom Jones (1963), perhaps his best known performance. Hugh Griffith was last onscreen in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978). ~ All Movie Guide
Filmography of Hugh Griffith:
- Oliver! with Ron Moody , Oliver Reed , Harry Secombe , Mark Lester , Leonard Rossiter , Megs Jenkins , James Hayter , William Smith
- Ben-Hur with Charlton Heston , Stephen Boyd , Jack Hawkins , Martha Scott , Sam Jaffe , Finlay Currie , Frank Thring , Andre Morell , John Horsley , Ralph Truman , Tutte Lemkow , John leMesurier , Cliff Lyons , Karl Tunberg
- Luther with Alan Badel , Judi Dench , Maurice Denham , John Gielgud , Julian Glover , Stacy Keach , Patrick Magee , Leonard Rossiter , Robert Stephens
- Craze with Diana Dors , Edith Evans , Percy Herbert , Trevor Howard , Jack Palance , Marianne Stone
Hugh Griffith Trivia
When was Hugh Griffith born?
Hugh Griffith date of birth: May 30, 1912
What role did Hugh Griffith portray in Tom Jones?
Hugh Griffith played Squire Western in Tom Jones
Who did Hugh Griffith play in Start the Revolution Without Me?
Hugh Griffith was Louis XVI in Start the Revolution Without Me
Who did Hugh Griffith play in The Counterfeit Traitor?
Hugh Griffith was Collins in The Counterfeit Traitor
What role did Hugh Griffith play in How to Steal a Million?
Hugh Griffith played Charles Bonnet in How to Steal a Million
Who did Hugh Griffith portray in Dr. Phibes Rises Again?
Hugh Griffith was Ambrose in Dr. Phibes Rises Again
Who did Hugh Griffith portray in Mutiny on the Bounty?
Hugh Griffith was Alexander Smith in Mutiny on the Bounty
Who did Hugh Griffith portray in Oliver!?
Hugh Griffith was The Magistrate in Oliver!
What role did Hugh Griffith play in Ben-Hur?
Hugh Griffith played Sheik Ilderim in Ben-Hur
Who did Hugh Griffith play in The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
Hugh Griffith was Rabbi in The Abominable Dr. Phibes
What role did Hugh Griffith play in Wuthering Heights?
Hugh Griffith played Dr. Kenneth in Wuthering Heights
What role did Hugh Griffith play in Exodus?
Hugh Griffith played Mandria in Exodus
Who did Hugh Griffith portray in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
Hugh Griffith was Frankland in The Hound of the Baskervilles
Who did Hugh Griffith play in Sex on the Run?
Hugh Griffith was Caliph of Shiraz in Sex on the Run
Who did Hugh Griffith play in Luther?
Hugh Griffith was Tetzel in Luther
Who did Hugh Griffith portray in Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Hugh Griffith was Lord High Steward in Kind Hearts and Coronets
Who did Hugh Griffith play in Joseph Andrews?
Hugh Griffith was Squire Western in Joseph Andrews
What role did Hugh Griffith play in The Final Programme?
Hugh Griffith played Professor Hira in The Final Programme
What role did Hugh Griffith play in Craze?
Hugh Griffith played Solicitor in Craze
Who did Hugh Griffith play in The Big Scam?
Hugh Griffith was Sid Larkin in The Big Scam
