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Hugh Emrys Griffith (30 May 1912 – 14 May 1980) was a Welsh actor. Described by BFI Screenonline as a "wild-eyed, formidable character player", Griffith appeared in over 100 theatre, film, and television productions in a career that spanned over 40 years.
Hugh Griffith. 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.
Hugh Emrys Griffith was a Welsh actor. Described by BFI Screenonline as a "wild-eyed, formidable character player", Griffith appeared in over 100 theatre, film, and television productions in a career that spanned over 40 years.
Hugh Emrys Griffith ( Welsh: Huw Emrys Gruffudd; 30 May 1912 – 14 May 1980) was a Welsh screen and stage actor. He is best known for playing Sheik Ilderim in the movie Ben-Hur (1959). For this role, he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Hugh Griffith was an Oscar-winning Welsh screen, stage and television actor. Read More.
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...
Facts. Also Known As. Hugh Emrys Griffith. Born. May 30, 1912 • Isle of Anglesey • Wales. Died. May 14, 1980 (aged 67) • London • England. Awards And Honors.
