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  1. Griffith Rhys Jones OBE (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh actor, comedian, writer and television presenter. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith. He and Smith came to national attention in the 1980s for their work in the BBC television comedy sketch shows Not the Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith and ...

  2. Feb 19, 2024 · Born to her parents, Griffith Jones and Irene Isaac, Gemma Jones was raised in an environment steeped in the world of entertainment. Gemma Jones’ father, Griffith Jones, was a distinguished Anglo-Welsh actor, known for his versatility and compelling portrayals on both stage and screen. His influence undoubtedly played a significant role in ...

  3. Early life. Born in Notting Hill, London, on 19 November 1909, Jones was the 5th child of William Thomas Jones and Harriet Eleanor J. Doughty (1878–1973), a Welsh -speaking dairy owner. In 1930, he was studying law at University College London when Kenneth Barnes, the Principal of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, noticed him in a student ...

  4. Jun 3, 2014 · Griff Rhys Jones in Snowdonia (Image: Archant) Despite living in the east of England for as long as he can remember, TV presenter, actor and comedian Griff Rhys Jones has never been able to ignore his Welsh heritage. The name gives it away. “My parents branded me before I left Cardiff,” he says. “Griffith Rhys Jones.

  5. Griff Rhys Jones. Actor: Alas Smith & Jones. Griff Rhys Jones was born on 16 November 1953 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Alas Smith & Jones (1984), Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979) and The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (1989).

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  8. Born Harold Jones in London to a Welsh father, Griffith Jones (1909-2007) wasn't just charming on screen, he was a theatrical titan. Towering at 6'3", his presence commanded stages and captivated audiences for over six decades. Before the war, Jones honed his craft at RADA, his debut as Achmed in "Carpet Slippers" a mere hint of the range to come.

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