Richard Griffiths
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Summary
Richard Griffiths was born on July 31, 1947[1], in Thornaby-on-Tees[2]. He died on March 28, 2013[3], in University Hospital Coventry[4]. He worked as a voice actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,736 views/month, #5,092 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of St Mary[11]
- Spouse: Heather Gibson[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Educated at: Manchester Metropolitan University[15], Manchester School of Theatre[16]
- Notable work: Harry Potter[17]
- Award received: Laurence Olivier Awards[18], Theatre World Award[19], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[20], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[21], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Richard Griffiths[24]
- Cause of death: surgical complications[25]
- Family name: Griffiths[26]
- Given name: Richard[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Different from: Richard T. Griffiths[30]
- Start of work period: 1974[31]
- End of work period: 2013[32]
Why It Matters
Richard Griffiths has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Richard Griffiths born?
Richard Griffiths's place of birth was Thornaby-on-Tees[2].
Where did Richard Griffiths die?
Richard Griffiths passed away in University Hospital Coventry[4].
Who was Richard Griffiths married to?
Richard Griffiths's spouses include Heather Gibson[12].
What did Richard Griffiths do for work?
Richard Griffiths worked as a voice actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].
Where did Richard Griffiths go to school?
Richard Griffiths was educated at Manchester Metropolitan University[15] and Manchester School of Theatre[16].
What awards did Richard Griffiths receive?
Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards[18], Theatre World Award[19], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[20], and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[21].