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Hugh Griffith Biography
Birth Name:Hugh Emrys Griffith
Birth Place:Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Awarded with an honorary degree from the University of Wales, Bangor in 1980
- Gained entrance to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, but was forced to enlist in the armed forces instead during WWII
- Passed away at the age of 67 after years of struggling with alcoholism
- Best known in the United States for his role in 1959's "Ben-Hur", a role that would earn him an Oscar for best supporting actor
- Known for his diverse work in numerous stage productions around the world that included venues in New York, London and Stratford
- Served in India and Burma during World War II with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Awards
- 1959NBR Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
- 1960Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
- 1960Golden Laurel-Top Male Supporting Performance: nominated
- 1964Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1964BAFTA Film Award-Best British Actor: nominated
- 1964Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 1964Golden Laurel-Top Male Supporting Performance: nominated
- 1969Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 1969Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor: nominated