Griff Rhys Jones

Griff Rhys Jones

🎂 16th November 1953 (72 yrs) 📍 Cardiff, Wales, UK

Known For

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Biography

Griff Rhys Jones is a Welsh actor and writer. He was born in 1953 in Cardiff gut the family later moved to Essex, England. Educated at Brentwood School in Essex, he won an exhibition to Emmanuel College, Cambridge to read History, transferring later to English. He joined the Footlights Club, becoming its vice president in 1976.

Griff Rhys Jones

Movies Featuring Griff Rhys Jones

Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future

Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future (2025)

as Self
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again

Gangsta Granny Strikes Again (2022)

as Mr Parker
Future TX

Future TX (2022)

as Foley
Murder on the Blackpool Express

Murder on the Blackpool Express (2017)

as David Van Der Clane
Love Somehow

Love Somehow (2016)

as Dylan Thomas
Under Milk Wood

Under Milk Wood (2014)

as Voice
Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things

Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things (2013)

as Self
Burma, My Father and the Forgotten Army

Burma, My Father and the Forgotten Army (2013)

as Himself
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie

Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie (2013)

as Self (archive footage)
Tales of Television Centre

Tales of Television Centre (2012)

as Self
Wogan on Wodehouse

Wogan on Wodehouse (2011)

as Self
Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News

Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News (2009)

as Self
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Three Men in More Than One Boat (2009)

as Himself
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Three Men In Another Boat (2008)

as Himself
Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas

Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas (2007)

as Himself - Presenter
The Best of Not The Nine O'Clock News Volume One

The Best of Not The Nine O'Clock News Volume One (2006)

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Three Men in a Boat (2006)

as Himself
Riot at the Rite

Riot at the Rite (2005)

as Astruc
The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome

The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome (2005)

as Self / Presenter
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Going to Work Naked (2005)

as Self - Narrator (voice)
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Taliesin Jones (2002)

as Caesar
Puckoon

Puckoon (2002)

as Col. Stokes
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime (2000)

as Emperor
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime

Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime (1998)

as Baron Wasteland
Up 'n' Under

Up 'n' Under (1998)

as Ray Mason, Radio York commentator
The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996)

as Tino
Sardines

Sardines (1995)

as Davy Kotowski
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Character Building (1995)

as Narrator (voice)
Smith & Jones - One Night Stand

Smith & Jones - One Night Stand (1994)

Staggered

Staggered (1994)

as Graham
As You Like It

As You Like It (1992)

as Touchstone
Amnesty International's Big 30

Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991)

as Self
Ex

Ex (1991)

as Patrick
Wilt

Wilt (1989)

as Henry Wilt
A View of Harry Clark

A View of Harry Clark (1989)

as Harry Clark
Jake's Journey

Jake's Journey (1988)

as Innkeeper
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video

Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video (1987)

as Dad
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Finland For Adults (1987)

as Reporter
Comedians Do It On Stage

Comedians Do It On Stage (1986)

as Self
Live Aid

Live Aid (1985)

as Self
Morons from Outer Space

Morons from Outer Space (1985)

as Graham Sweetley
The Funny Side of Christmas

The Funny Side of Christmas (1982)

as Trevor
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982)

as Self - Various Roles
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Cambridge University 1974 Footlights Revue (1974)

as Various
The Best of Not The Nine O'Clock News Volume Two

The Best of Not The Nine O'Clock News Volume Two (N/A)