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Richard Griffiths

A veteran stage, film, and television actor, Richard Griffiths is known by the masses for his portrayal of Harry Potter's uncle, Vernon Dursley. While Dursley was for the most part always cruel to the young wizard, he was still a part of Harry's familyùand he ultimately helped prove that the Boy Who Lived had a golden heart because he still cared for the uncle who treated him poorly.

Outside of the Harry Potter series, Griffiths won a slew of awards over the course of a busy career, earning particular acclaim for his portrayal of English teacher Douglas Hector in a play called The History Boys. He also starred in a variety of projects, including Superman II, Gandhi, Sleepy Hollow, King Ralph, Hugo, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Griffiths passed away at 65 on March 28, 2013 due to complications shortly after having heart surgery.