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- Hugh Emrys Griffith (30 May 1912 – 14 May 1980) was a Welsh actor. [ 1 ] Described by BFI Screenonline as a "wild-eyed, formidable character player ", [ 2 ] Griffith appeared in over 100 theatre, film, and television productions in a career that spanned over 40 years. [ 2 ]
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Griffith began his film career in British films during the late 1940s, and by the 1950s was also working in Hollywood. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ben-Hur (1959), and was nominated for his performance in Tom Jones (1963).
Actor: Ben-Hur. Enjoyably larger-than-life character actor Hugh Emrys Griffith was born in Marianglas, Anglesey, North Wales, to Mary (Williams) and William Griffith. Griffith left the world of banking (having been employed as a teller) after winning a scholarship to study acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
- May 30, 1912
- May 14, 1980
Sep 5, 2024 · Hugh Griffith, a name that resonates with classic cinema enthusiasts, was a Welsh actor whose remarkable talent and versatility left an indelible mark on the film industry. Known for his commanding presence and distinctive voice, Griffith brought a unique flair to every role he undertook.
May 30, 2012 · Today, 30 May, marks what would have been the 100th birthday of one of Wales' Oscar-winning actors, Hugh Griffith. Griffith scooped the gong in 1960 for best actor in a supporting role, as he...
Jul 27, 2009 · Winner of the best supporting actor Oscar for his role as Sheik Ilderim in Ben-Hur alongside Charlton Heston, Hugh Griffith is also fondly remembered by Welsh rugby fans for his role in...
Hugh Emrys Griffith. Born. May 30, 1912 • Isle of Anglesey • Wales. Died. May 14, 1980 (aged 67) • London • England. Awards And Honors.
With a touch of the farouche, wild-eyed Hugh Griffith was a formidable character player, the highlight of whose 40-year film career was winning a supporting actor Oscar as the Sheikh in Ben-Hur (US, d. William Wyler, 1959), though his wildly blusterous, Oscar-nominated, Squire Western in Tom Jones (d. Tony Richardson, 1963) is just as film ...
