Ben-Hur
1959
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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).
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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Olivia De Havilland presenting Hugh Griffith the Oscar® for Supporting Actor for "Ben-Hur" at the 32nd Academy Awards in 1960. Accepted by William Wyler and hosted by Bob Hope.
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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.
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 »
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.
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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.
