Hugh Griffith

Welsh actor (1912–1980)
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Hugh Griffith
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Summary

Hugh Griffith was born on May 30, 1912[1], in Marian-glas[2]. He died on May 14, 1980[3], in London[4]. He worked as an actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,977 views/month, #6,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[11], Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni[12]
  • Award received: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Military branch: British Army[15]
  • Commons category: Hugh Griffith[16]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[17]
  • Family name: Griffith[18]
  • Given name: Hugh[19]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Hugh Griffith[20]
  • Commons gallery: Hugh Griffith[21]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[22]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[23], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
  • Name in native language: Hugh Griffith[26]
  • Start of work period: 1939[27]
  • Sibling: Elen Roger Jones[28]

Why It Matters

Hugh Griffith has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Griffith born?

Hugh Griffith was born in Marian-glas[2].

Where did Hugh Griffith die?

Hugh Griffith died in London[4].

What did Hugh Griffith do for work?

Hugh Griffith worked as an actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did Hugh Griffith go to school?

Hugh Griffith was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[11] and Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni[12].

What awards did Hugh Griffith receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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