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Richard Griffiths, Uncle Vernon in ‘Harry Potter’ movies, has died
March 29, 2013
Entertainment & Arts
Richard Griffiths, dead at 65, leaves theatrical legacy
British actor Richard Griffiths, best known for playing muggle Uncle Vernon Dursley in the “Harry Potter” movies, has died.
The larger world may have discovered Richard Griffiths through the Harry Potter movies, but the theater world has long claimed him as one of its best.
Richard Griffiths, the portly British actor who won acclaim for his stage performances in “The History Boys,” “Equus” and many other productions, was one of the most beloved figures in the London theater.
Richard Griffiths, remembered by theater friends
July 14, 2016
Obituaries
Griffiths played Harry Potter’s wizard-fearing Uncle Vernon in the films. He won a Tony for his portrayal of an eccentric prep-school teacher in the 2006 production of ‘The History Boys.’
An Appreciation: Richard Griffiths’ outstretched hand
March 30, 2013
Judd Hirsch will fill the shoes of the late Richard Griffiths in the revival of Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys” coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in September.
June 24, 2013