Fred Griffiths
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. 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
ActingBirthday
March 8, 1912Deathday
August 27, 1994Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
53Place of birth
Ludlow, Shropshire, England, UKAlso known as
Frederick David Griffiths![](/assets/default-profile-icon.jpg)
Cast credits
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Murder at the Gallop
Landlord (uncredited)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4HD25hdMIcFAd0MbGCFM8t7G0sO.jpg)
I'm All Right Jack
Charlie![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/8k8ujYdtO2YdRI859ik6tuigNA2.jpg)
Jungle Street
Dealer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/6NXrKPB7iP4Fa3nZwhbj8U9hWga.jpg)
The Sleeping Tiger
Taxi Driver![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/fElu06EX1X8JqTfiNm8ebvSxmXk.jpg)
You Pay Your Money
Fred![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/h1X6rT4l4tM5jxx86iZfEngOAYp.jpg)
Left Right and Centre
a Billingsgate porter![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ayFCTVsvuq7PY1frgNQXXLhsCP7.jpg)
A Cry from the Streets
Mr. Hodges![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5Na65YOj6s9HQM7e1YOhz0Upl13.jpg)
Carry On Nurse
Ambulanceman![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5SVuInySohia5Hyzvr9ZpV0TO8C.jpg)
Achilles Heel
Wilf![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9LJ6ZV59Q92LAJAbmb7xm9dUBGU.jpg)
The Ladykillers
Junk Man (uncredited)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/nnlGtQgg6yYnnq9PAo5BJmo1TA2.jpg)
Perfect Friday
Taxi Driver![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/eMVsrRkOpqR5D7LbPMdbBje3sSH.jpg)
Light Up the Sky!
Mr Jennings![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/A5qsYacdvEZhbLfiz4qtdoYeG6V.jpg)
Fires Were Started
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Passport to Pimlico
Spiv![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/8DjgVquT24XTUNCiChwnKIIzrBH.jpg)
No Trees in the Street
Street Orator![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/nrrtIyQkbqAS5RTwlzzJUro7Tgl.jpg)
Street of Shadows
Cabbie![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3vc6GWhFciyrL7JyAULko1nUdSu.jpg)
Dad's Army
Bert King![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/dAK51a2j62aE4JYCIhzjT8OZWnw.jpg)
Lost
Gamble (Uncredited)