Actor, born in Anglesey, NW Wales, UK. He began work as a bank clerk, served in the army during World War 2, then joined what is now the Royal Shakespeare Company. A colourful character actor, probably his most notable performance was as Falstaff (1964). He also received acclaim for his roles in The Waltz of the Toreadors (1956) and a New York City production of Look Homeward Angel (1957). He won an Oscar for his performance in the film Ben Hur (1959).
Hugh Emrys Griffith (May 30, 1912 – May 14, 1980) was a film actor.
Griffith began his film career in British films during the late 1940s, and by the 1950s was also appearing in Hollywood films.
He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ben-Hur (1959), and received a second nomination for his role in Tom Jones (1963).
He appeared as the Magistrate in Oliver! in 1968 and, ten years later, played funeral director Caradog Loyd-Evans in the Welsh sports comedy Grand Slam.
He died from a heart attack in London, 16 days before his 68th birthday.
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