
Griff Rhys Jones
- Date of Birth: 1953-11-16
- Place of Birth: Cardiff, Wales, UK
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 Colle... 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.

The BAFTA Awards
Reality • 1949 May

Riot at the Rite
Drama, History • 2005 October

Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Comedy • 2000 December

Griff’s Canadian Adventure
Documentary • 2022 April

Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future
Documentary • 2025 March

Smith & Jones - One Night Stand
Comedy • 1994 October

Tales of Television Centre
Documentary • 2012 May

Live Aid
Music, Documentary • 1985 July

The Young Ones
Comedy • 1982 November

Would I Lie to You?
Comedy • 2007 June