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Fred Griffiths
Actor

Fred Griffiths

8 Mar 1912Born
27 Aug 1994Died
82Age at death
75Credits

Biography

Fred Griffiths was born on March 8, 1912 in Ludlow, Shropshire, England as Frederick David Griffiths. He was an actor, known for To Sir, with Love (1967), Steptoe and Son(1972) and The Cruel Sea (1953). He was married to Emily Sadler. He died on August 27, 1994 in London, England.

He was a fireman based in Chelsea during the war and broke into acting by accident. He played a taxi driver in no less than 20 films and appeared in over 100 in total. He died a widower and left one son. Often played taxi drivers and was indeed a qualified London Taxi Driver, who kept his badge and worked as a taxi driver between filming jobs.

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He appeared in a wartime documentary film, and someone saw his character appeal and started a new career. Appeared in a television commercial on top of Saint Paul's Cathederal in 1973 with Chris Sullivan.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2013A Box for RobFilm: Chief Kyle Potter
  2. 1998What's a Carry On?Film: Taxi Driver (archive footage) (uncredited)
  3. 1978SlimderellaFilm: Greengrocer
  4. 1977That's Carry On!Film: Taxi Driver (archive footage) (uncredited)
  5. 1974The Over-Amorous ArtistFilm: Window Cleaner
  6. 1973No Sex Please - We're BritishFilm: Delivery Man
  7. 1973Achilles HeelFilm: Wilf
  8. 1972Steptoe & SonFilm: Barman
  9. 1972Up the Chastity BeltFilm: Father
  10. 1972Along the WayFilm
  11. 1971Dad's ArmyFilm: Bert King
  12. 1970Perfect FridayFilm: Taxi Driver
  13. 1970Carry On LovingFilm: Taxi Driver
  14. 1968The Window CleanerFilm: Foreman
  15. 1967Billion Dollar BrainFilm: Taxi Driver
  16. 1967To Sir, with LoveFilm: Mr. Clark
  17. 1965The Early BirdFilm: Man in Lift (uncredited)
  18. 1965The Big JobFilm: Dustman
  19. 1964Ring of SpiesFilm: News Vendor (uncredited)
  20. 1963A Stitch in TimeFilm: Lorry Driver (uncredited)
  21. 1963Murder at the GallopFilm: Landlord (uncredited)
  22. 1962On the BeatFilm: Cabbie (uncredited)
  23. 1961Over the OddsFilm: Fruit Vendor
  24. 1961Carry On RegardlessFilm: Taxi Driver
  25. 1961No Love for JohnnieFilm: Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  26. 1960There Was a Crooked ManFilm: Taxi Driver
  27. 1960Doctor in LoveFilm: Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
  28. 1960Light Up the Sky!Film: Mr Jennings
  29. 1960The Battle of the SexesFilm: 1st Porter
  30. 1960Jungle StreetFilm: Dealer
  31. 1959I'm All Right JackFilm: Charlie
  32. 1959Left Right and CentreFilm: a Billingsgate porter
  33. 1959No Trees in the StreetFilm: Street Orator
  34. 1959Carry On NurseFilm: Ambulance Man
  35. 1959The Captain's TableFilm: Plumber (uncredited)
  36. 1958The Square PegFilm: Lorry Driver (uncredited)
  37. 1958The Horse's MouthFilm: Man Delivering Sculpture Block (uncredited)
  38. 1958A Cry from the StreetsFilm: Mr. Joe Hodges
  39. 1958Next to No TimeFilm: Customer
  40. 1958DunkirkFilm: Old Sweat
  41. 1957Barnacle BillFilm: Bus Driver
  42. 1957Just My LuckFilm: Alfie (uncredited)
  43. 1957You Pay Your MoneyFilm: Fred
  44. 1956Up in the WorldFilm: Steve (uncredited)
  45. 1956Sailor BewareFilm: Taxi Driver
  46. 1956The Long ArmFilm
  47. 195623 Paces to Baker StreetFilm
  48. 1956LostFilm: Gamble (Uncredited)
  49. 1955The LadykillersFilm: Junk Man (uncredited)
  50. 1955Secret VentureFilm: Gymnasium Attendant
  51. 1955John and JulieFilm: Taxi Driver
  52. 1955Doctor at SeaFilm: Seaman (uncredited)
  53. 1955One Good TurnFilm: Shouting Boxing Spectator (uncredited)
  54. 1954Carrington V.C.Film
  55. 1954The Sleeping TigerFilm: Taxi Driver
  56. 1954Doctor in the HouseFilm: Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  57. 1954Bang! You're DeadFilm: Milche
  58. 1953Meet Mr. LuciferFilm: Removal Man
  59. 1953A Day to RememberFilm: Barman on Ferry
  60. 1953Street of ShadowsFilm: Cabbie
  61. 1953Wheel of FateFilm
  62. 1953GenevieveFilm: Ice Cream Seller (Uncredited)
  63. 1953Turn the Key SoftlyFilm: Newspaper Seller (uncredited)
  64. 1953The Final TestFilm: Taxi Driver
  65. 1953The Cruel SeaFilm: Gracey
  66. 1952I Believe in YouFilm: Crump
  67. 1951Pool of LondonFilm: Sailor on Barge (uncredited)
  68. 1950Double ConfessionFilm: The Spiv
  69. 1949Golden ArrowFilm: Military Policeman #2
  70. 1949Passport to PimlicoFilm: Spiv
  71. 1949Stop Press GirlFilm: Truck Driver (uncredited)
  72. 1949The Huggetts AbroadFilm: Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  73. 1947It Always Rains on SundayFilm: Sam
  74. 1943Fires Were StartedFilm: Johnny Daniels (uncredited)
  75. 1943Nine MenFilm: Base Sergeant (uncredited)

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