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Richard Griffiths

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Actor

Richard Griffiths

British actor

Richard Griffiths was born on July 31, 1947 and died on March 28, 2013, aged 65.

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Born
July 31, 1947, Thornaby-on-Tees
Died
March 28, 2013
Zodiac sign
Leo
Country
United Kingdom
Known as
Actor

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  • Richard Griffiths was born on a Thursday.
  • Richard Griffiths would have turned 79 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: January 31. Birthstone: Ruby.
  • Richard Griffiths belongs to Baby Boomers.

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When was Richard Griffiths born?

Richard Griffiths was born on July 31, 1947 and died on March 28, 2013, aged 65.

What is Richard Griffiths’s zodiac sign?

Leo, born July 31.