Biography
He further earned a host of new admirers for his comic villain Uncle Vernon Dursley in the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's mega-successful book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001).
Born in Stockton-on-Tees and raised in Thornaby, Griffiths was the son of deaf parents and he learned sign language before he could speak. He experienced a somewhat troubled childhood, which included frequent attempts to run away from home, and he …
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Career Milestones
2011 | Cast in Martin Scorsese's family adventure "Hugo" | |
2011 | Portrayed King George II in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," the fourth installment in the "Pirates" series | |
2010 | Reprised role of Uncle Vernon for the seventh and final installment of the series directed by David Yates, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" | |
2008 | Co-starred with Adam Sandler in "Bedtime Stories" | |
2007 | Reprised the role of Uncle Dursley for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" | |
2007 | Reunited with "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe in a stage revival of Peter Shaffer's "Equus" at the Gielgud Theatre in London; transferred to Broadway in 2008 | |
2006 | Starred opposite Peter O'Toole in "Venus" | |
2006 | Reprised his role for the film version of "The History Boys" | |
2006 | Portrayed a beloved teacher in the Broadway production of "The History Boys" | |
2004 | Starred opposite Claire Danes and Billy Crudup in "Stage Beauty" | |
2004 | Again played Uncle Dursley in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" | |
2002 | Reprised the role of Uncle Dursley for "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" | |
2001 | Co-starred in the London stage production of "Luther," alongside Rufus Sewell | |
2001 | Cast as Uncle Dursley in the feature adaptation of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" | |
2000 | Portrayed a doctor in "Vatel" | |
2000 | Offered a memorable performance as the corpulent kitchen master in the British miniseries, "Gormenghast" | |
1999 | Played one of the magistrates in "Sleepy Hollow" | |
1995 | Was featured in "Funny Bones" | |
1994 | Starred in the British police drama, "Pie in the Sky" | |
1994 | Had title role in "The Life of Galileo" at the Alameida Theatre | |
1991 | Played dual roles of a German scientist and an American Southerner in the comedy "The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear" | |
1988 | Cast as a teacher who moves from Bolton to London with his resentful wife and newborn child in the British series, "A Kind of Living" | |
1987 | Starred as a wine merchant in the British comedy series, "Ffizz" | |
1987 | Delivered memorable performance as the lusty Uncle Monty in "Withnail and I" | |
1986 | Co-starred with Madonna and Sean Penn in the bomb, "Shanghai Surprise" | |
1984 | Reprised role of Henry Jay for "Bird of Prey 2" | |
1984 | Portrayed "Henry VIII" at the Royal Shakespeare Company | |
1983 | First significant film role, "Gorky Park" | |
1982 | Played the lead role of computer programmer Henry Jay in the four-part BBC drama "Bird of Prey" | |
1982 | Was perfectly cast as Sir John Falstaff in the BBC TV production of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" | |
1982 | Played a British reporter in "Gandhi" | |
1981 | Had a small role in the Oscar-winning film, "Chariots of Fire" | |
1980 | Played the husband of an American (Elaine Stritch) living in England in the British TV comedy, "Nobody's Perfect" | |
1979 | Won raves for his performances as Lariosik in "The White Guard" on the London stage | |
1977 | Offered impressive turn as Bottom in the RSC production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" | |
1975 | Made first film appearance in "It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet"; re-released three years later as "All Things Bright and Beautiful" | |
1975 | Joined the Royal Shakespeare Company | |
| Made TV debut in small roles in Granada TV dramas | ||
1970 | Was a member of BBC Radio Drama repertory company | |
Awards
2006 | Tony Award for Actor (Play) |
2006 | BAFTA Award for Actor In a Leading Role in The History Boys |