Griff Rhys Jones

Born: 1953-11-16

Birthplace: Cardiff, Wales, UK

Biography

Griff Rhys Jones is a Welsh actor and writer. He was born in 1953 in Cardiff gut the family later moved to Essex, England. Educated at Brentwood School in Essex, he won an exhibition to Emmanuel College, Cambridge to read History, transferring later to English. He joined the Footlights Club, becoming its vice president in 1976.

Known For

Live Aid
The Adventures of Pinocchio
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Amnesty International's Big 30
Puckoon
Tales of Television Centre
Under Milk Wood
Murder on the Blackpool Express
Morons from Outer Space
Wilt

Top Movie Credits

Puckoon Col. Stokes
Wilt Henry Wilt