Griff Rhys Jones

Griff Rhys Jones

Рождение : 1953-11-16, Cardiff, Wales, UK

История

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.

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Griff Rhys Jones

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Gangsta Granny Strikes Again
Mr Parker
We join Ben a year on as he is getting used to life without his beloved Gran. With the memory of their daring Crown Jewel heist still fresh in his mind, he is stunned to learn another spate of thefts are beginning to occur - with all the clues pointing to The Black Cat, better known to Ben as Granny!
Future TX
Dylan and Molly get their first mobile phones and immediately they both ring at the same time. When they answer, a Mystery Man (known as Future TX) says he's calling from the future and needs their help. Like, right now. To save the world!
Murder on the Blackpool Express
David Van Der Clane
A Blackpool coach driver and a tour guide get caught up in a deadly comedic conspiracy when bus passengers begin mysteriously dying one by one.
Love Somehow
Dylan Thomas
'Genius is a terrible thing'. The life of Caitlin Thomas, the wife of the famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
Under Milk Wood
Voice
An all star cast unite to perform a distinctive BBC Wales Television adaptation of Dylan Thomas's radio play, presented in collaboration with National Theatre Wales, to mark the centenary of Dylan Thomas' birth. The plot reveals the innermost thoughts of the residents of the small, Welsh fishing village Llareggub as it delves into the dreams of various townspeople including blind sailor Captain Cat, who is haunted by visions of drowned shipmates, Mog Edwards and Myfanwy Price, who dream of each other, and Mrs. Ogmore Pritchard, who dreams of her former husbands.
Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things
Himself
A tribute to British comedian Mel Smith, who died in July 2013, aged 60, featuring home video footage, rare archive material and many classic sketches. Far more than a comic actor, Smith also wrote and edited a host of celebrated TV comedies in the 1980s and 90s. He was a theatre and film director, and as a TV producer he was responsible for several innovative comedy series. Friends and colleagues, including Griff Rhys Jones, John Lloyd and Richard Curtis, talk about Smith's talents, both in front of- and behind the camera. The programme also traces his time at Oxford and, before that, Latymer Upper School, where Smith's talents were first spotted.
Burma, My Father and the Forgotten Army
Himself
Apart from a few fragmentary stories, Griff Rhys Jones's father never talked about his war. Yet as a medical officer to a West African division he travelled 15,000 miles from Wales to Ghana and the jungles of Burma. He and his men were part of an army of a million raised in Africa and Asia to fight the Japanese. To understand their story Griff travels first to Ghana and then, accompanied by 90-year-old veteran Joshua, he goes to jungles of Burma. It is known as the forgotten war, but Griff discovers how it transformed these West Africans from children of the British Empire into masters of their own destiny.
Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure: Otway the Movie
Self (archive footage)
Documentary about the rise and fall and rise again of the legendary John Otway.
Tales of Television Centre
Various actors, presenters, directors and other staff who have worked at the iconic BBC Television Centre at Shepherd's Bush in London reminisce about their time there.
Wogan on Wodehouse
Self
Terry Wogan looks at the life and work of the writer P.G. Wodehouse, including interviews from rarely seen archive footage.
Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News
Self
A look behind the scenes of satirical sketch show Not the Nine O'Clock News.
Three Men in More Than One Boat
Himself
In their third trip, the trio attempt to get from Plymouth to the Isles of Scilly using several boats.
Three Men In Another Boat
Himself
Griff Rhys Jones, Dara O'Briain and Rory McGrath reunite for a follow-up journey, this time on board Griff's classic yacht. The trio endeavor to sail from Tower Bridge to the Isle of Wight, followed by participation in a yacht race, with Griff teaching Dara and Rory how to sail.
Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas
Himself - Presenter
Griff Rhys Jones reveals how Dickens created the idea of a traditional family Christmas through one of his best-known books, A Christmas Carol.
The Best of Not The Nine O'Clock News
Attention, comedy fans: NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS is the real thing. This is scathing, no-holds-barred Brit humor at its best. Rapid-fire skits starring Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) are as politically incorrect as they are side-bustingly funny, sparing no one as they take on the British Royal Family, Margaret Thatcher, Scotland Yard, country music, Christianity, devil worship, punk rock and bathroom etiquette. NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS is so irreverent that when the pilot was due to air in April 1979, the BBC cancelled it due to its incendiary political content. When at last it aired, the greatest comedy group to hit England since Monty Python's Flying Circus stormed the airwaves and revolutionized British and American television alike. Discover the show that set the standard for the anarchic cynicism that defined the alternative comedy of the 80's.
Three Men in a Boat
Himself
Griff Rhys Jones, Rory McGrath, Dara O'Briain and Loli the dog set out from Kingston to Oxford across the Thames in a wooden skiff, attempting to re-trace the journey of Jerome K. Jerome in his classic 1889 book "Three Men in a Boat" and having some adventures of their own along the way, including entering a race after rowing into the middle of the Wallingford Regatta.
Riot at the Rite
Astruc
In the spring of 1913, Parisian businessman Gabriel Astruc opens a new theater on the Champs Elysées. The first performance is the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring', danced by the Ballet Russes. The rehearsal process is extremely fraught: the orchestra dislike Stravinsky's harsh, atonal music; the dancers dislike the 'ugly' choreography of Vaslav Nijinsky. The volatile, bisexual Nijinsky is in a strained relationship with the much older Sergei Diaghilev, the Ballet Russes' charismatic but manipulative impresario. Public expectation is extremely high after Nijinsky's success in 'L'apres-midi d'un faune'. Finally, 'The Rite of Spring' premieres to a gossip-loving, febrile, fashion-conscious Parisian audience sharply divided as to its merits.
Taliesin Jones
Caesar
Not quite a religious film, not quite a coming-of-age story, not quite a kiddie flick, and not quite a supernatural horror movie, Taliesin Jones's identity crisis nonetheless reveals a sweet examination of one child and his thoughts on God.
Пакун
Col. Stokes
Spike Milligan's book about the divided Irish village of Puckoon comes to the big screen.
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Emperor
A televised pantomime of Aladdin with characters played by well-known celebrities.
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Baron Wasteland
A televised pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk featuring various celebrities.
Up 'n' Under
Ray Mason, Radio York commentator
The Cobblers Arms have been the best and most feared Amateur Rugby League team for the past ten years. Ex-pro Arthur bets their boss that he could train a bunch of deadbeats to defeat them in a local rugby sevens tournament. But to do so he must first get them into shape with the help of the very attractive Hazel Scott.
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Tino
One of puppet-maker Geppetto's creations comes magically to life. This puppet, Pinocchio, has one major desire and that is to become a real boy someday. In order to accomplish this goal he has to learn to act responsibly. This film shows you the adventures on which he learns valuable lessons.
Smith & Jones - One Night Stand
Smith and Jones debate on an awe inspiring range of themes from Devon to death, self assembly furniture to the summer of love and aids to anal retention.
Особенности холостяцкой вечеринки
Graham
Молодой парень, работающий в детской секции супермаркета демонстратором игрушек, собрался жениться. По традиции друзья устроили мальчишник. Один из приятелей подсыпал чего-то в кружку пива. И жених отрубился… В лондонском кабаке… А проснулся в неизвестном месте, на берегу океана, в холодных волнах прибоя, совершенно голым, в абсолютно безлюдной местности. Впрочем, одну фигурку на горизонте наш герой все-таки заприметил: старушка стояла на холме… Она и объяснила жениху, что он — на окраине какого-то шотландского островка… Долог же будет путь парня на собственную свадьбу! Как бы ему не опоздать!..
As You Like It
Touchstone
Hiding out in an industrial wasteland from the murderous wrath of a regional ruler, a woman, disguised as a boy, gives wooing lessons to the edgy lad who proclaims he loves her.
Amnesty International's Big 30
Self
In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
Ex
Patrick
Griff Rhys Jones stars as a writer on a popular television soap opera who falls in love with the show's leading lady but finds himself unable to break his ties with his ex-wife and their children.
Уилт
Henry Wilt
Рабочий-строитель, заливая фундамент раствором, мельком успевает увидеть на дне нечто, напоминающее женское тело. Поздно! Труп похоронен под толщей застывающего бетона. Вызванная полиция, параллельно с попытками извлечь предмет своих поисков, начинает расследование. Инспектор, ведущий дело, с самого начала подозревает главного героя картины — преподавателя психологии из соседнего колледжа. И не без оснований: тот считает, что у него действительно есть веские причины пойти на убийство собственной жены. Чем безнадежнее становится дело — тем больше растет в инспекторе уверенность, что он попал на след того самого Лондонского Душителя, о котором давно трубят все газеты…
A View of Harry Clark
Harry Clark
Harry Clark is a social worker on the verge of cracking up. His job is to help other people: who is there to help him?
Jake's Journey
Innkeeper
A normal teenager is transported to a Monty Pythonesque medieval fantasy land where an odd, adamant knight takes him on a quest.
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
Dad
Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jone star in festive special about a family with a video camera. Christmas usually means a little over-indulgence, but to the Aldershot family it is an orgy of hitherto uncharted proportions.
Finland For Adults
Reporter
A short film staring British comedians Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones that seeks to update the Santa Claus myth. Made for the Finnish tourist board
Live Aid
Self
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
Болваны из космоса
Writer
Из-за глупости одного из членов экипажа, который играл с пультом управления корабля, космический корабль инопланетян терпит крушение на Земле. Сначала инопланетяне становятся объектом интереса армии и секретных служб, однако вскоре выясняется, что их умственный уровень крайне низок, и никакой полезной информации узнать от них невозможно. После этого инопланетяне становятся поп-звёздами — они выступают с концертами, снимаются в рекламе и т. п.
Болваны из космоса
Graham Sweetley
Из-за глупости одного из членов экипажа, который играл с пультом управления корабля, космический корабль инопланетян терпит крушение на Земле. Сначала инопланетяне становятся объектом интереса армии и секретных служб, однако вскоре выясняется, что их умственный уровень крайне низок, и никакой полезной информации узнать от них невозможно. После этого инопланетяне становятся поп-звёздами — они выступают с концертами, снимаются в рекламе и т. п.