Derek Griffiths

Derek Griffiths

78 · Born: Jul 15, 1946

Personal Details

BornJul 15, 1946 Woking, Surrey, England, UK

Biography

Derek Griffiths, a talented individual with a penchant for captivating young audiences, made a significant impact on children's television programming during the 1960s and 1970s. His whimsical brand of comedic genius and endearing persona have left an indelible mark on the minds of an entire generation of now-grown-up children, who fondly reminisce about his memorable performances.

As a comedian, Griffiths is often underrated, as his talents extend far beyond the realm of children's entertainment. He has also made notable appearances in adult features, showcasing his versatility and range as a performer. Unfortunately, he does not appear on our screens as frequently as we would like, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his next appearance.

Career

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2023
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2013
{"id":14499,"title":"Run for Your Wife","year":"2012","character":"Stockwell Police Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/run-for-your-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14499.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Run for Your Wife
Run for Your Wife as Stockwell Police Officer
{"id":10187,"title":"Gallowwalkers","year":"2012","character":"Mosca","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gallowwalkers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38pss99b0ge0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38pss99b0ge0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7394,"title":"The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff","year":2012,"character":"Pusweasel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-bleak-old-shop-of-stuff","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7394.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103833688,"title":"Dragon Tales","year":2001,"character":"Narrator (Audiobooks)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dragon-tales","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833688.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833688.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Dragon Tales
Dragon Tales as Narrator (Audiobooks)
{"id":103833806,"title":"Bernard's Watch","year":2000,"character":"American Postman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bernards-watch","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833806.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833806.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Bernard's Watch
Bernard's Watch as American Postman
{"id":7153,"title":"Fierce Creatures","year":"1997","character":"Gerry Ungulates","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fierce-creatures","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5icgbcs2ccl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5icgbcs2ccl0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures as Gerry Ungulates
{"id":103835873,"title":"The Further Adventures of SuperTed","year":1989,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-further-adventures-of-superted","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835873.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835873.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":6517,"title":"SuperTed","year":1984,"character":"SuperTed","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/superted","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/627vkaspmsf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/627vkaspmsf0.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
SuperTed
SuperTed as SuperTed
{"id":80786,"title":"Rising Damp","year":"1980","character":"Alec","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rising-damp","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80786.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80786.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":22905,"title":"Watership Down","year":"1978","character":"Vervain (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/watership-down","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2009111ehkvg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2009111ehkvg.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Watership Down
Watership Down as Vervain (voice)
{"id":13390,"title":"Are You Being Served?","year":"1977","character":"The Emir","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/are-you-being-served","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/73j27f2tcp10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/73j27f2tcp10.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":103834613,"title":"Bod","year":1975,"character":"Music","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bod","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834613.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834613.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Bod
Bod as Music
{"id":103839581,"title":"Don't Ask Me","year":1974,"character":"Presenter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dont-ask-me","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839581.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839581.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Don't Ask Me
Don't Ask Me as Presenter
{"id":186157,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1973","character":"Limehouse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1973-5","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186157.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186157.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Play for Today
Play for Today as Limehouse
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{"id":64951,"title":"The Chastity Belt","year":"1972","character":"Flapalot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-chastity-belt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64951.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64951.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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Rentadick
Rentadick as Henson
{"id":64960,"title":"Up Pompeii","year":"1971","character":"Steam Slave","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/up-pompeii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64960.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64960.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Up Pompeii
Up Pompeii as Steam Slave
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2021