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 College, Cambridge to read History, transferring later to English. He joined the Footlights Club, becoming its vice president in 1976.
Acted in 50
2020s
- 2022
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again
Mr Parker
Future TX
Foley
- 2021
Griff's Great New Zealand Adventure
TV
2010s
- 2017
Murder on the Blackpool Express
David Van Der Clane
- 2016
Love Somehow
Dylan Thomas
- 2014
Under Milk Wood
Voice
- 2012
Britain's Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones
Presenter · 4 episodes
- 2011
Perspectives
TV
2000s
- 2008
Greatest Cities of the World with Griff Rhys Jones
TV
Graham Linehan: Funny Business
Movie
- 2007
Mountain
TV
- 2005
Riot at the Rite
Astruc
- 2004
Mine All Mine
Max Vivaldi · 5 episodes
The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume Two
Movie
- 2003
The Best of Not the Nine O'Clock News Volume One
Movie
More Great Comedy Moments
Bambi (archive footage)
- 2002
Puckoon
Col. Stokes
- 2000
Aladdin: The ITV Pantomime
Emperor
1990s
- 1998
Jack and the Beanstalk: The ITV Pantomime
Baron Wasteland
Up 'n' Under
Ray Mason, Radio York commentator
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
Sardines
Davy Kotowski
- 1994
Smith & Jones - One Night Stand
Movie
Staggered
Graham
- 1993
Demob
Ian Deasey · 6 episodes
- 1992
As You Like It
Touchstone
Funnybones
TV
- 1991
Ex
Patrick
- 1990
Rita Rudner
TV
1980s
- 1989
Wilt
Henry Wilt
A View of Harry Clark
Harry Clark
- 1988
Alas Sage & Onion
Various
Jake's Journey
Innkeeper
- 1987
Smith and Jones: The Home-Made Xmas Video
Dad
Porterhouse Blue
Cornelius Carrington · 4 episodes
Finland For Adults
Jeremy Jones
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
Alas Smith and Jones
TV
- 1982
The Funny Side of Christmas
Trevor
1960s
- 1967
Wrote 6
2000s
- 2008
Greatest Cities of the World with Griff Rhys Jones
Writer
- 2005
The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome
Writer
1980s
- 1985
- 1984
Alas Smith and Jones
Writer
- 1982
The Funny Side of Christmas
Writer
1970s
- 1979
Created 2
2000s
- 2007
Mountain
Creator
1980s
- 1984
Alas Smith and Jones
Creator
Produced 1
2010s
- 2014
A Poet in New York
Executive Producer
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2014
National Treasures of Wales
Presenter
Appearances47
2020s
- 2026
Griff Across the Alps
Self - Presenter · 6 episodes
- 2025
Griff's Great American South
Self · 6 episodes
Douglas Adams: The Man Who Imagined Our Future
Self
- 2022
Griff's Canadian Adventure
Self - Host · 6 episodes
- 2020
Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip
Self - Presenter · 6 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip
Self · 4 episodes
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Insert Name Here
Self - Panelist · 1 episode
- 2015
Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones
Himself - Presenter · 5 episodes
The Quizeum
Himself - Presenter · 16 episodes
- 2014
- 2013
Mel Smith: I've Done Some Things
Self
Burma, My Father and the Forgotten Army
Himself
- 2012
Tales of Television Centre
Self
- 2011
Wogan on Wodehouse
Self
2000s
- 2009
Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News
Self
Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones
Self - Presenter · 5 episodes
- 2008
Losing It: Griff Rhys Jones On Anger
Himself - Presenter · 2 episodes
- 2007
Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas
Himself - Presenter
- 2006
Three Men in a Boat
Self · 14 episodes
- 2005
The Secret Life of Arthur Ransome
Self / Presenter
Final Chance to Save
Himself · 1 episode
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
- 1993
- 1991
Amnesty International's Big 30
Self
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
Comic Relief
Self - Presenter · 1 episode
- 1986
Comedians Do It On Stage
Self
- 1985
Live Aid
Self
- 1982
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
Self - Various Roles
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
- 1977
It’ll be Alright on the Night
Self - Presenter, Self - Host · 11 episodes
- 1976
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self · 15 episodes
