31 July 1947 
Leo 
Richard Griffiths,
Movie Actor,
England
Before glory
He attended Manchester Polytechnic School of Drama to study acting.
About Richard Griffiths
British actor best known for his role as Vernon Dursley, Harry's mean-spirited uncle, in the Harry Potter film franchise. He also starred as Barry Nottingham in Disney's Bedtime Stories.
Family Life
He was survived by his wife Heather Gibson.
Friends and colleagues
He was in the child fantastical film Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese.
Fast facts
He received numerous awards for his performances, including one for his role in The History Boys.
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