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Hugh Griffith

Movie Actor born on

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Personal details and public facts.

Profession
Movie Actor
Died
May 14, 1980
Zodiac
Gemini
Born in
Wales
About
Most well known for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of Sheik Ilderim in the 1959 historical epic Ben-Hur, he is also remembered for his Oscar and BAFTA-nominated performance in the 1963 comedy movie Tom Jones, as well as for his Golden Globe-nominated work in Oliver! and The Fixer (both released in 1968).
Family
The child of William and Mary Griffith, he spent his youth in Anglesey, Wales, and later relocated to London, England. He was married to Adelgunde Margaret Beatrice von Dechend.

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