Fred Griffiths
Biography
Fred Griffiths, born Frederick David Griffiths, was an English actor who worked in both film and television. He was born in Ludlow on March 8, 1912. Before acting, he drove a London cab and served as a firefighter during wartime. The director Humphrey Jennings discovered him and cast him in the documentary Fires Were Started, released in 1943. That role began a screen career that lasted more than four decades, from 1943 until his retirement in 1984. He was usually seen in supporting roles and small parts, and he appeared in over 150 films. His credits included several Ealing comedies, Boulting Brothers comedies and Carry On comedies. He died in 1994.
82years old at death
- Born Ludlow
- Died
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
- Also credited as Frederick David Griffiths
Movie Career
- Films
- 11
- Career span
- 18 years1953 to 1971
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Fred Griffiths was a London cabbie and wartime fire fighter before Humphrey Jennings discovered him and cast him in the 1943 documentary Fires Were Started.
Fred Griffiths movies on Netflix
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Also two films together4 more actors
- Liz FraserDad's Army (1971) and I'm All Right Jack (1959)
- Liam Redmond23 Paces to Baker Street (1956) and The Cruel Sea (1953)
- Glyn HoustonThe Sleeping Tiger (1954) and The Cruel Sea (1953)
- Edie MartinThe Ladykillers (1955) and Genevieve (1953)
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