Richard Griffiths
Best known as an Actor based on credits in that role in 31 films, with $6,921,692,478 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #165) |
Best-known acting roles: Vernon Dursley (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I), King George (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), Uncle Vernon Dursley (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), Uncle Vernon Dursley (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), Uncle Vernon Dursley (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) |
Born: July 31, 1947 |
Died: March 28, 2013 |
Career Summary
Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
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As an Actor | Supporting | 14 | $2,147,564,426 | $4,350,682,391 | $6,498,246,817 |
Leading | 1 | $2,730,296 | $10,717,702 | $13,447,998 | |
(Unclassified) | 16 | $334,215,470 | $75,782,193 | $409,997,663 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
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Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) | 4,978 | $2,730,296 |
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 219 | $2,484,510,192 |
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,622 | $10,717,702 |
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office | 64 | $4,350,682,391 |
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 145 | $4,437,182,286 |
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) | 4,684 | $13,447,998 |
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office | 71 | $6,498,246,817 |
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 165 | $6,921,692,478 |
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All Acting Credits
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Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
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Oct 31, 2014 | Private Peaceful | ||||
Nov 23, 2011 | Hugo | Monsieur Frick | $73,864,507 | $106,183,277 | $180,047,784 |
May 20, 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbe… | King George | $241,071,802 | $804,642,000 | $1,045,713,802 |
Nov 19, 2010 | Harry Potter and the D… | Vernon Dursley | $296,837,581 | $647,224,674 | $944,062,255 |
Dec 25, 2008 | Bedtime Stories | Barry Nottingham | $110,101,975 | $111,366,960 | $221,468,935 |
Jul 11, 2007 | Harry Potter and the O… | Uncle Vernon Dursley | $292,137,260 | $644,897,513 | $937,034,773 |
Dec 21, 2006 | Venus | Donald | $3,347,411 | $4,471,068 | $7,818,479 |
Nov 21, 2006 | The History Boys | Hector | $2,730,296 | $10,717,702 | $13,447,998 |
Apr 29, 2005 | The Hitchhiker's Guide… | Jeltz | $51,019,112 | $51,727,102 | $102,746,214 |
Oct 8, 2004 | Stage Beauty | Sir Charles Sedley | $776,691 | $253,790 | $1,030,481 |
Jun 4, 2004 | Harry Potter and the P… | Uncle Vernon | $249,757,726 | $533,463,548 | $783,221,274 |
Nov 15, 2002 | Harry Potter and the C… | Uncle Vernon Dursley | $262,233,381 | $612,720,847 | $874,954,228 |
Nov 16, 2001 | Harry Potter and the S… | Uncle Vernon Dursley | $317,871,467 | $645,771,108 | $963,642,575 |
Dec 22, 2000 | Vatel | Dr. Bourdelot | $49,464 | $49,464 | |
Nov 19, 1999 | Sleepy Hollow | Phillipse | $101,068,340 | $106,000,000 | $207,068,340 |
Mar 31, 1995 | Funny Bones | Jim Minty | $529,135 | $529,135 | |
Mar 11, 1994 | Guarding Tess | Frederick | $27,023,278 | $27,023,278 | |
Mar 6, 1992 | Blame it on the Bellboy | Maurice Horton | $2,891,055 | $2,891,055 | |
Jun 28, 1991 | The Naked Gun 2½: The … | Dr. Albert S. Mai… | $86,930,411 | $86,930,411 | |
Feb 15, 1991 | King Ralph | Phipps | $33,512,735 | $33,512,735 | |
Jun 19, 1987 | Withnail & I | Monty | $1,544,889 | $176,058 | $1,720,947 |
Aug 29, 1986 | Shanghai Surprise | Willie Tuttle | $2,315,000 | $2,315,000 | |
Mar 1, 1985 | A Private Function | Henry Allardyce t… | $2,516,761 | $2,516,761 | |
Mar 30, 1984 | Greystoke: The Legend … | Captain Billings | $45,900,000 | $45,900,000 | |
Dec 16, 1983 | Gorky Park | Anton | $15,900,000 | $15,900,000 | |
Mar 4, 1983 | Britannia Hospital | Cheerful Bernie | |||
Dec 8, 1982 | Gandhi | Collins | $52,767,889 | $75,000,000 | $127,767,889 |
Nov 20, 1981 | Ragtime | Delmas Assistant | $17,468,158 | $17,468,158 | |
Sep 25, 1981 | Chariots of Fire | Head Porter - Cai… | $61,558,162 | $352,345 | $61,910,507 |
Sep 18, 1981 | The French Lieutenant'… | Sir Tom | $22,600,000 | $22,600,000 | |
Jun 19, 1981 | Superman II | Terrorist | $108,185,706 | $82,214,294 | $190,400,000 |
Averages | $85,672,765 | $261,010,723 | $238,679,051 | ||
Totals | 31 | $2,484,510,192 | $4,437,182,286 | $6,921,692,478 |
Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles
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Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
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Nov 21, 2006 | The History Boys | $100,803 | 165 | $2,730,296 | $13,447,998 | 20.3% |
Averages | $100,803 | 165 | $2,730,296 | $13,447,998 | 20.3% | |
Totals | 1 | $2,730,296 | $13,447,998 |
Supporting Roles
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Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
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Nov 23, 2011 | Hugo | $11,364,505 | 2,608 | $73,864,507 | $180,047,784 | 41.0% |
May 20, 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbe… | $90,151,958 | 4,164 | $241,071,802 | $1,045,713,802 | 23.1% |
Nov 19, 2010 | Harry Potter and the D… | $125,017,372 | 4,125 | $296,837,581 | $944,062,255 | 31.4% |
Dec 25, 2008 | Bedtime Stories | $27,450,296 | 3,684 | $110,101,975 | $221,468,935 | 49.7% |
Jul 11, 2007 | Harry Potter and the O… | $77,108,414 | 4,285 | $292,137,260 | $937,034,773 | 31.2% |
Dec 21, 2006 | Venus | $35,604 | 168 | $3,347,411 | $7,818,479 | 42.8% |
Apr 29, 2005 | The Hitchhiker's Guide… | $21,103,203 | 3,133 | $51,019,112 | $102,746,214 | 49.7% |
Jun 4, 2004 | Harry Potter and the P… | $93,687,367 | 3,855 | $249,757,726 | $783,221,274 | 31.9% |
Nov 15, 2002 | Harry Potter and the C… | $88,357,488 | 3,682 | $262,233,381 | $874,954,228 | 30.0% |
Nov 16, 2001 | Harry Potter and the S… | $90,294,621 | 3,672 | $317,871,467 | $963,642,575 | 33.0% |
Nov 19, 1999 | Sleepy Hollow | $30,060,467 | 3,069 | $101,068,340 | $207,068,340 | 48.8% |
Nov 20, 1981 | Ragtime | $151,351 | 500 | $17,468,158 | $17,468,158 | 100.0% |
Sep 18, 1981 | The French Lieutenant'… | $124,110 | 510 | $22,600,000 | $22,600,000 | 100.0% |
Jun 19, 1981 | Superman II | $14,100,522 | 1,887 | $108,185,706 | $190,400,000 | 56.8% |
Averages | $47,786,234 | 2,810 | $153,397,459 | $464,160,487 | 47.8% | |
Totals | 14 | $2,147,564,426 | $6,498,246,817 |