David Griffin
Known for
David Griffin is a working actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1960. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. The count stands at 25 titles, and the range inside it is wide. In cinemas, 'Rollerball' is the work that stuck — Man Collecting Coats, specifically. 'if....' counts among the more visible credits.
David Griffin
12 Movies
13 Series
David Griffin is a working actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1960. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. The count stands at 25 titles, and the range inside it is wide. In cinemas, 'Rollerball' is the work that stuck — Man Collecting Coats, specifically. 'if....' counts among the more visible credits.
Movies
Plays Sgt. Pilot Chris
Battle of Britain
1969
Plays Man Collecting Coats
Rollerball
1975
Plays Willens
if....
1968
Plays Benjy
The Walking Stick
1970
Plays Slater
A French Mistress
1960
Plays William Warrender
The Blood Beast Terror
1968
Plays Lt. Commander Mitchell
Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
1972
Plays Malcolm Travers
Trog
1970
Plays Infantry Soldier
Privates on Parade
1983
TV Shows
Plays Emmet
Keeping Up Appearances
1990
Plays Clive Dempster
Hi-de-Hi!
1980
Plays Robert Horvath
The Song of Songs
1973
Plays Lt. Commander Mitchell
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Capt. Douglas
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
1989
Plays Cpt. Meredith
Ripping Yarns
1976
Plays Frank Cheeryble
Nicholas Nickleby
1977
Plays Benvolio
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Submarine Commander
'Allo 'Allo!
1984
Plays Nate
A Fine Romance
1989
Plays Carl Morgan
Play for Today
1970
Plays Schneider
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
Plays Brian Kelson
Shoestring
1979
Latest Trailers
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Rollerball
Full Filmography
The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
Emmet
1997
Film
Keeping Up Appearances
Emmet · 40 episodes
1990–
TV
Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again
Capt. Douglas · 2 episodes
1989–
TV
A Fine Romance
Nate · 1 episode
1989–
TV
'Allo 'Allo!
Submarine Commander · 1 episode
1984–
TV
Privates on Parade
Infantry Soldier
1983
Film
Hi-de-Hi!
Clive Dempster · 25 episodes
1980–
TV
Roger of the Raj
Captain Meredith
1979
Film
Shoestring
Brian Kelson · 1 episode
1979–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Griffin and where are they from?
David Griffin is 83 years old, born on July 19, 1943 in Richmond, Surrey, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of David Griffin?
David Griffin is best known for roles in Rollerball, if...., Battle of Britain.
How many movies has David Griffin been in?
Over a 66-year career (since 1960), David Griffin has appeared in 12 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was David Griffin's first movie?
The career of David Griffin began with A French Mistress (1960).
What is David Griffin's most recent movie or series?
David Griffin's most recent release is The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket, which premiered on May 20, 1997.
What TV shows has David Griffin appeared in?
On television, David Griffin has appeared in Doctor Who, 'Allo 'Allo!, Keeping Up Appearances, Ripping Yarns.
David Griffin
1943-07-19 · Richmond, Surrey, England, UK
David Griffin is an English actor best known for both his roles as Squadron Leader Clive Dempster DFC in Hi-de-Hi! between 1984 and 1988 and Emmet Hawksworth in Keeping Up Appearances between 1991 and 1995.