Griff Rhys Jones
Welsh born comedian, actor and TV host / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Griffith Rhys Jones OBE (born 16 November 1953), often known and credited as Griff Rhys Jones, is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor, and television presenter. Rhys Jones starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith. He and Smith came to national attention in the 1980s for their work in the BBC television comedy sketch shows Not the Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith and Jones.
For the Welsh choral conductor, see Griffith Rhys Jones.
This British surname is barrelled, being made up of multiple names. It should be written as Rhys Jones, not Jones.
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Griff Rhys Jones OBE | |
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Birth name | Griffith Rhys Jones |
Born | (1953-11-16) 16 November 1953 (age 70) Cardiff, Wales |
Medium | Film, television |
Years active | 1979–present |
Genres | Improvisational comedy, sketch comedy |
Spouse | Jo Jones |
Children | 2 |
Notable works and roles | Not the Nine O'Clock News Alas Smith and Jones |
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From 2008 to 2022, Rhys Jones presented the television bloopers show It'll be Alright on the Night for ITV, having replaced Denis Norden and being succeeded in 2022 by David Walliams.