Hugh Griffith Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at April 26, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Hugh Griffith Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Hugh Griffith Facts

Full Name	Hugh Griffith
Birthdate	May 30, 1912
Birth Place	Wales
Age (in 2024)	111 Years Old
Zodiac	Gemini
Occupation	Movie Actor

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Hugh Griffith Age & Birthday

Hugh Griffith is best known as Movie Actor who has born on May 30, 1912 in Wales. Currently, Hugh Griffith is 111 years, 10 months and 27 days old. Hugh Griffith will celebrate 112th birthday on Thursday, 30th of May 2024. Below the countdown to Hugh Griffith upcoming birthday.

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Hugh Griffith Biography

About

Most well known for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of Sheik Ilderim in the 1959 historical epic Ben-Hur, he is also remembered for his Oscar and BAFTA-nominated performance in the 1963 comedy movie Tom Jones, as well as for his Golden Globe-nominated work in Oliver! and The Fixer (both released in 1968).

Before Fame

He was accepted to the famous Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), but was forced to temporarily abandon his budding acting career to enlist in the British Army during the World War II years.

Trivia

Though at the end of his life he was suffering from the effects of long-term alcoholism, he nevertheless managed to portray Caradog Lloyd-Evans in a 1978 cult classic, made-for-TV movie titled Grand Slam.

Family Life

The child of William and Mary Griffith, he spent his youth in Anglesey, Wales, and later relocated to London, England. He was married to Adelgunde Margaret Beatrice von Dechend.

Associated With

In the late 1950s, Griffith and Anthony Perkins both received Tony Award nominations for their work in the original Broadway production of Look Homeward, Angel.

Top Asked Questions about Hugh Griffith

How old is Hugh Griffith in 2024?

Hugh Griffith is 111 years old today.

When was Hugh Griffith born?

Hugh Griffith was born on May 30, 1912 in Wales.

What is Hugh Griffith zodiac sign?

Hugh Griffith zodiac sign is Gemini.

What was Hugh Griffith best known for?

Hugh Griffith was best known as Movie Actor.

Fun Facts about Hugh Griffith's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Hugh Griffith's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Hugh Griffith was born on Thursday, 151^st day / 22^nd week of 1912
Hugh Griffith has Gemini zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Hugh Griffith birthday is XXX.V.MCMXII
Hugh Griffith's birthstone is Emerald
Hugh Griffith's birth flower is Hawthorn that symbolize happiness, humility & sweetness
Hugh Griffith age in year is 111 years old
Hugh Griffith age in month is 1342 months old
Hugh Griffith age in day is 40874 days old
Hugh Griffith age in hour is 980976 hours old
Hugh Griffith age in minute is 58858560 minutes old
Hugh Griffith age in second is 3531513600 seconds old
Next Hugh Griffith birthday is on Friday, May 30th 2025
Hugh Griffith age in next birthday (2025) is 112 years old

Historical Events on Hugh Griffith Birthday (May 30)

Below are historical events that coincided with Hugh Griffith's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1972	In Ben Gurion Airport (at the time: Lod Airport), Israel, members of the Japanese Red Army carry out the Lod Airport massacre, killing 24 people and injuring 78 others.
1974	The Airbus A300 passenger aircraft first enters service.
1975	European Space Agency is established.
1979	Downeast Flight 46 crashes on approach to Knox County Regional Airport in Rockland, Maine, killing 17.
1982	Cold War: Spain joins NATO.
1989	Tiananmen Square protests of 1989: The 10-metre high "Goddess of Democracy" statue is unveiled in Tiananmen Square by student demonstrators.
1990	Croatian Parliament is constituted after the first free, multi-party elections, today celebrated as the National Day of Croatia.
1998	The 6.5 Mw  Afghanistan earthquake shook the Takhar Province of northern Afghanistan with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong), killing around 4,000-4,500.
1998	Nuclear Testing: Pakistan conducts an underground test in the Kharan Desert. It is reported to be a plutonium device with yield of 20kt TNT equivalent.
2003	Depayin massacre: At least 70 people associated with the National League for Democracy are killed by government-sponsored mob in Burma. Aung San Suu Kyi flees the scene, but is arrested soon afterwards.
2008	Convention on Cluster Munitions is adopted.
2008	TACA Flight 390 overshoots the runway at Toncontín International Airport in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and crashes, killing five people.
2012	Former Liberian president Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years in prison for his role in atrocities committed during the Sierra Leone Civil War.
2013	Nigeria passes a law banning same-sex marriage.
2020	The Crew Dragon Demo-2 launches from the Kennedy Space Center, becoming the first crewed orbital spacecraft to launch from the United States since 2011 and the first commercial flight to the International Space Station.
1985	The birth of Igor Lewczuk, Polish footballer
1985	The birth of Aaron Volpatti, Canadian ice hockey player
1986	The birth of Nikolay Bodurov, Bulgarian international footballer
1989	The birth of Ailee, Korean-American singer and songwriter
1989	The birth of Lesia Tsurenko, Ukrainian tennis player
1990	The birth of Im Yoon-ah, South Korean singer and actress
1990	The birth of Andrei Loktionov, Russian ice hockey player
1991	The birth of Jonathan Fox, English swimmer
1992	The birth of Harrison Barnes, American basketball player
1992	The birth of Danielle Harold, English actress
1994	The birth of Scott Laughton, Canadian ice hockey player
1996	The birth of Beatriz Haddad Maia, Brazilian tennis player
1997	The birth of Jung Eun-bi, South Korean singer and actress
1999	The birth of Eddie Nketiah, English footballer
1999	The birth of Guanyu Zhou, Chinese racing driver
2013	The death of Jayalath Jayawardena, Sri Lankan physician and politician (b. 1953)
2013	The death of Larry Jones, American football player and coach (b. 1933)
2014	The death of Hienadz Buraukin, Belarusian poet, journalist, and diplomat (b. 1936)
2014	The death of Henning Carlsen, Danish director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1927)
2014	The death of Joan Lorring, British actress (b. 1926)
2014	The death of Leonidas Vasilikopoulos, Greek admiral (b. 1932)
2015	The death of Beau Biden, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 44th Attorney General of Delaware (b. 1969)
2015	The death of Joël Champetier, Canadian author and screenwriter (b. 1957)
2015	The death of L. Tom Perry, American religious leader and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (b. 1922)
2016	The death of Tom Lysiak, Polish-Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1953)
2016	The death of Rick MacLeish, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1950)
2019	The death of Thad Cochran, American lawyer and politician (b. 1937)
2019	The death of Jason Marcano, Trinidadian footballer (b. 1983)
2020	The death of Michael Angelis, British actor (b. 1944)
2021	The death of Jason Dupasquier, Swiss motorcycle road racer (b. 2001)

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