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Hugh Griffith
Character performances in Ben-Hur and Tom Jones.
Ben-Hur · Tom Jones
- Born
- 30 May 1912
- Birthplace
- Marian-glas
- Died
- 14 May 1980
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Hugh Griffith
Welsh actor whose work crossed Shakespearean theatre, British cinema and Hollywood. Won the supporting-actor Oscar for Ben-Hur.
Early life
From banking to acting
Grew up on Anglesey and attended Llangefni County School. Worked as a bank clerk before moving toward professional theatre.
Career
- 1946
Return to acting
Resumed performance after wartime army service.
- 1950s
International theatre
Appeared on Broadway as well as British stages.
- 1959
Screen recognition
Appeared in Ben-Hur.
Selected work
Ben-Hur
Played Sheik Ilderim.
Tom Jones
Received another Oscar nomination.
Grand Slam
Played a funeral director in the Welsh television comedy.
Beyond work
Family and friendship
Married Adelgunde von Dechend in 1947. Was a close friend of poet Dylan Thomas.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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