Griff Rhys Jones

Griff Rhys Jones is a celebrated Welsh actor, writer, comedian, and television presenter known for his sharp wit and versatility across stage and screen.

Griff Rhys Jones starred as Jim Hacker in I’m Sorry, Prime Minister at the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End from 30 January 2026 until 25 April 2026.

Born in Cardiff, Wales, he first gained national recognition for his work on the iconic BBC comedy sketch shows Not the Nine O’Clock News and Alas Smith and Jones. His comedic timing and distinctive style quickly established him as one of Britain’s leading comedic talents. Griff’s recent West End theatre appearances include The Miser at the Garrick Theatre alongside Lee Mack and Matthew Horne, as well as A Christmas Carol in Concert at the Lyceum Theatre.

As a presenter and documentarian, he’s explored topics ranging from Charles Dickens and Rudyard Kipling to mountains, cities, and rivers, and has become renowned for his travel documentaries, traversing Australia and Canada for his most recent travelogues, for ITV and Channel 4.

Griff has recently been seen on the BBC as Mr Parker in David Walliams’s Gangsta Granny Strikes Again. In 2024, Griff toured his brand-new Stand Up show The Cats Pyjamas across the UK.

About

Griff Rhys Jones was born on 16 November 1953 and has since become a distinguished figure in British entertainment. He is a two-time Laurence Olivier Theatre Award winner, having secured the Best Comedy Performance accolade in 1984 for his role in Charley’s Aunt and again in 1994 for his performance in An Absolute Turkey. Notable for his exceptional stage presence, Rhys Jones also portrayed the larger-than-life Toad in The Wind in the Willows at the National Theatre in 1990 and the calculating Fagin in Oliver! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2010.

Theatre Credits

The Miser – Garrick Theatre, Theatre Royal Bath, Richmond Theatre (2017), directed by Sean Foley.
Oliver! – Theatre Royal Drury Lane (2010).
An Absolute Turkey – Olivier Award-winning performance (1994).
Charley’s Aunt – Olivier Award-winning performance (1984).
The Wind in the Willows – National Theatre (1990).

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This page is dedicated to celebrating Griff Rhys Jones’s illustrious career, spanning acclaimed performances in comedy, theatre, and television. From his award-winning stage roles to his memorable television appearances, this profile is the place to discover the latest updates, credits, and career highlights of this multifaceted performer.

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