Hugh Griffith was a Welsh actor, born on May 30, 1912, in Marianglas, Anglesey, Wales. He gained prominence for his versatile performances in film and theater throughout his career. One of his most notable roles was as the character Sheik Ilderim in the epic film "Ben-Hur," released in 1959, which showcased his ability to bring depth to a variety of characters. Griffith also appeared in "The Canterbury Tales" in 1972, which was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and adapted from Geoffrey Chaucer's works. Additionally, he featured in the 1966 film "How to Steal a Million," a heist comedy that further highlighted his talent. Hugh Griffith's contributions to cinema were significant until his death on May 14, 1980.
Personal Info
Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 30, 1912
Died
May 14, 1980
(at 67 years old)
Place of Birth
Marianglas, Anglesey, Wales, UK
Popularity
0.5
Available Movies
5 released
Hugh Griffith
Actor
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Awards & Nominations
Major awards verified (Oscars)
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Wins
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Nominations
1x Oscar
Oscars
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1 nom.
Complete Award Details 2 Major
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Oscar
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2 nom.
Other
1 nom.
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Tom Jones | |
| 1960 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Ben-Hur | |
| 1958 | Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play |
| Year | Award |
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| 1960 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Ben-Hur |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1964 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Tom Jones |
| 1958 | Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play |
| Year | Festival | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Tom Jones | Nominated |
| 1960 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Ben-Hur | Winner |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Ben-Hur |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | Tom Jones |
Award details source: Wikidata
About Hugh Griffith
Hugh Griffith was born on 30 May 1912 in Marianglas, Anglesey, Wales, UK. Hugh Griffith passed away on 14 May 1980 at the age of 67. Winner of Oscar. We have 5 films with Hugh Griffith available. Among Hugh Griffith's most popular films: Ben-Hur, Oliver!, Exodus, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Tom Jones.
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Career Statistics - Hugh Griffith
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Total Credits
20
Years Active
1949 - 1968
7.3
Avg. Movie Rating
0.5
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Role Breakdown
Actor
5 films
Top Genres
Drama (3)
Comedy (2)
History (2)
Romance (1)
Adventure (1)
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A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.
Hugh Griffith has 5 films released between 1949 and 1968.