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
Morons from Outer Space
Wilt
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Amnesty International's Big 30
Up 'n' Under
Taliesin Jones
Riot at the Rite
Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future

Top Movie Credits

Wilt Henry Wilt
Up 'n' Under Ray Mason, Radio York commentator