Derek Griffiths MBE is a British singer, actor, entertainer, comedian ,and voice over artist known for his works in popular British children’s television series including Heads and Tails, and Play School from the 1960s to the present day. He was born on 15th July 1946 in Woking, Surrey, England. He is 76 year old as of 2022. He was brought up and educated in the United Kingdom.
He has worked in numerous TV series and feature films. Derek is most famous for his works as Vervain/Chervil in Watership Down (1978), Gerry Ungulates in Fierce Creatures (1997), Pusweasel in The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff (2012) and Mosca in Gallowwalkers (2012).
Derek started his career as an entertainer in the 1960s. He began with his appearances alongside artists like Chloe Ashcroft, Johnny Ball ,and Brian Cant in Play School. He worked for the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Television for many years. Multitalented as he was, Derek could sing and play multiple musical instruments as well. He sang and played the theme tune to the cartoon Bod (1975). Known for his versatility as an actor, he played the entire staff of a cinema (the manager, the commissionaire, the projectionist, the usherette ,and himself) in the Granada Television’s series Film Fun (early 1980s). Griffiths is also known for playing Ko-Ko in The Black Mikado at London’s Cambridge Theatre. SuperTed, the protagonist of the animated series with the same name, was voiced in English by Griffiths.
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Derek Griffiths Wiki / Biography
| Full Name | Derek Griffiths |
| Nick Name | MBE |
| Profession | Singer, actor, entertainer, comedian, and Voice over artist |
| Date of Birth | 15th July 1946 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 76 years (2022) |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Ethnicity | British- |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| School | High School |
| College | University |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Father Name | Mr. Benjamin |
| Mother Name | Mrs. Benjamin |
| Sibling | Brother – n/a. Sister – n/a. |
| Family | Family Photo |
| Friends Names | |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Home Town | London, England |
| Current Address | London, England |
| Marital Status | married |
| Wife Name | Carol Chel |
| Children | Son- n/a Daughter – Alvina Taylor, Aston Taylor. |
| Hobbies | Watching Movies |
| Awards | |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Monthly Earning | $10-20K {Not Conformed } |
Physical Attributes of Derek
| Height (approx.) | Height in centimeters- 158 cm Height in meters- 1.58 m Height in feet inches- 5’ 2” |
| Weight (approx.) | 80Kg. |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Skin Colour | White |
His work as a comedian
Derek Griffiths was a brilliant comedian who was unfortunately too underrated. His works as a comedian is nothing short of genius. Derek has worked in many comedy shows and series including Please Sir! (1968), Till Death Do Us Part (1972), The Cobblers of Umbridge (1973), Marty Back Together Again (1974), Battle of the Sexes (1976), HI, Summer (1977), The Funny Side (1985), etc.
Interesting facts about Derek
- Derek played Carlos in Don’t Drink the Water (1974).
- He has also contributed to the advertising industry for which he won the Italian advertising Oscar for a series of comedy commercials.
- He gave his voice as a narrator to Tales from The Jungle Book and The Wind in the Willows in Ladybird Books Classic Collection (1995).
- Griffiths was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2020 New Year Honours.
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Commonly Asked Questions about Derek Griffiths
- Who is Derek Griffiths and why He is popular?
- He is a Singer, actor, entertainer, comedian, and Voice over artist.
- Is Derek Griffiths dating someone right now?
- She is married to Keith Taylor.
- What is his net worth?
- His net worth is estimated to be around $3 Million, and her monthly earnings are in the $10K-$20K range.
- What are his future plans?
- He will continue as an entertainer, comedian, and artist
- Is there any controversy associated with her?
- No.
