‘Harry Potter’ actor Richard Griffiths dies
Posted March 29, 2013 8:40 am.
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Actor Richard Griffiths, best known for his roles in the Harry Potter films, Withnail and I and The History Boys, has died at the age of 65.
He reportedly suffered complications following heart surgery.
Known for his portly figure and character acting, Griffiths won numerous awards for his theatre work, mainly as Hector in The History Boys not only in London’s West End but also on Broadway.
His characterisation of Uncle Monty in Withnail and I made him a cult figure worldwide, while his portrayal as the wicked Uncle Vernon in the Harry Potter movies gave him a more widespread fame.
He worked with Harry Potter himself Daniel Radcliffe again in the acclaimed run of the play Equus in London’s West End.
Last year, he starred alongside Danny Devito in The Sunshine Boys in London’s West End.
