Obituaries

Richard Griffiths | 1947-2013

Actor Richard Griffiths has died. Though best known for his work in the "Harry Potter" series, his early film career included roles in 1981's "Chariots of Fire" and 1982's "Gandhi," both of which won best picture Oscars.

Actor Richard Griffiths has died. Though best known for his work in the “Harry Potter” series, his early film career included roles in 1981’s “Chariots of Fire” and 1982’s “Gandhi,” both of which won best picture Oscars.   (Kathy Willens / AP)

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A man with a formidable resume, Griffiths starred on the stage and the silver screen. Here, we look back at a few selected highlights over the years.
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"The History Boys' | 2006

Actors James Corden, left, Clive Merrison, Richard Griffiths and Stephen Campbell Moore take the curtain call at the 2006 opening night of the play “The History Boys.”

Griffiths won a Tony for his lead role as Hector, the teacher.   (Dima Gavrysh / AP)

Tony Award | 2006

Richard Griffiths of “The History Boys” poses for a picture with his Tony for best performance by a leading actor in a play at the 60th Tony Awards.  (Richard Drew / AP)

'Equus' | 2007

Jenny Agutter, Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe on stage in Peter Shaffer’s play “Equus.”  (Chris Young / Getty Images)

'The Sunshine Boys' | 2012

Actors Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths perform in “The Sunshine Boys” at the Savoy Theatre on May 17, 2012 in London, England.

The play was scheduled open the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles September 24, 2013.  (Dave M. Benett / Getty Images)

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