Ben-Hur
1959
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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 was a Welsh actor who won an Oscar for his role in Ben-Hur (1959). He also starred in Kind Hearts and Coronets, Tom Jones, Oliver! and many other films and TV shows.
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Hugh Griffith was a Welsh actor who won an Oscar for his role in Ben-Hur (1959) and was nominated for Tom Jones (1963). He also appeared in Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), Oliver! (1968) and Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972).
- May 30, 1912
- May 14, 1980
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.
May 15, 1980 · Hugh Griffith, the Academy Awardwinning Welsh character actor, died after a long illness yesterday at his London home. He was 67 years old. View Full Article in Timesmachine »
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Hugh Griffith was a Welsh actor who won an Oscar for his role in Ben-Hur. He appeared in many films, TV shows and stage plays, such as The Canterbury Tales, How to Steal a Million and Kind Hearts and Coronets.
Jul 27, 2009 · Hugh Griffith was a Welsh actor who won an Oscar for his role in Ben-Hur and starred in many other films and TV shows. Learn about his life, career, awards and roles, from Grand Slam to The Abominable Dr. Phibes.
