Memorial Page for Richard Griffiths

Jul 31, 1947 – Mar 28, 2013(65 years)Born in:Thornaby-on-Tees, England

British actor

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July 31st, 2026

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Birthplace

Thornaby-on-Tees, England

Place of Death

University Hospital Coventry

Nationality

United Kingdom

Cause of Death

surgical complications

Burial Place

Church of St Mary

Occupation(4)

voice actor stage actor film actor television actor

Awards(4)

Laurence Olivier AwardsTheatre World AwardTony Award for Best Actor in a PlayDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play

Spouse(1)

Heather Gibson

Education(2)

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester School of Theatre

Richard Griffiths (* July 31, 1947 in Thornaby-on-Tees; † March 28, 2013 in University Hospital Coventry) was a british actor. He was 65 years old. He was married to Heather Gibson. His education included Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester School of Theatre. He received 4 awards, including Laurence Olivier Awards, Theatre World Award. His cause of death was surgical complications. He was buried at Church of St Mary.

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Born in Thornaby-on-Tees, England

1947

Theatre World Award

2006

Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play

2006

Died in University Hospital Coventry (surgical complications)

2013

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Richard Griffiths. Forever remembered.