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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]
Hugh Emrys Griffith (30 May 1912 – 14 May 1980) was a Welsh film, stage and television actor. Griffith was born in Marian Glas, Anglesey , Wales and educated at local schools. He attempted to gain entrance to university, but failed the English examination.
Jul 19, 2024 · Hugh Emrys Griffith (30 May 1912 – 14 May 1980) was a Welsh film, stage and television actor. He is best remembered for his role in the film Ben-Hur (1959), which earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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
Hugh Emrys Griffith (30 May 1912 – 14 May 1980) was a Welsh film, stage, and television actor. He is best remembered for his role in the film Ben-Hur (1959), which earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor .
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