Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1957-01-19
- Born Place: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Also Known As:
Roger Ashton Griffiths, J.G.R. Ashton-Griffiths, Роджер Эштон-Гриффитс
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Roger Ashton-Griffiths is a British character actor, screenwriter, and film director. Born on January 19, 1957, in Hertfordshire, England, his career spans both stage and screen, with a background that includes a degree in music from Lancaster University and a start as a singer with the English National Opera.He has an extensive and varied filmography, with roles in numerous high-profile movies. He is recognizable for his performances as P. T. Barnum in Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York, and as the Old Bishop in A Knight's Tale. He has also appeared in films like Terry Gilliam's Brazil and The Brothers Grimm, as well as The Lobster, and the 2023 film My Mother's Wedding.On television, he is most widely known for his recurring role as the portly and flamboyant Lord Mace Tyrell, the head of House Tyrell, in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. His television credits also include appearances in popular shows such as Doctor Who, The Tudors, Merlin, and Coronation Street. In addition to his acting, Ashton-Griffiths has a PhD in Creative and Critical Writing and has written short stories and plays.
