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Richard Griffiths (C) in the theatre production of Equus at the Gielgud Theatre in London Credit: Alma Robinson/EMPICS Entertainment

Richard Griffiths gives a speech after receiving an award in 2004 Credit: Ian West/PA Wire

Richard Griffiths and guest arrive for the premiere of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in London in 2002 Credit: Ian West/PA Archive/Press Association Images

Tributes to Richard Griffiths

Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter alongside Richard Griffiths, led tributes to the actor whose "encouragement, tutelage and humour" made work a joy to work with.

Richard was by my side during two of the most important moments of my career.

In August 2000, before official production had even begun on Potter, we filmed a shot outside the Dursleys', which was my first ever shot as Harry. I was nervous and he made me feel at ease.

Seven years later, we embarked on Equus [at the Gielgud Theatre in London] together. It was my first time doing a play but, terrified as I was, his encouragement, tutelage and humour made it a joy.

In fact, any room he walked into was made twice as funny and twice as clever just by his presence. I am proud to say I knew him.

– daniel radcliffe, actor

Tributes to Richard Griffiths

Here are some of Richard Griffiths' most famous roles on screen and stage:

Hector, the teacher, in Alan Bennett's play The History Boys
Uncle Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films
Mr Bayham Badger in the 2005 TV adaptation of Charles Dickens's Bleak House
Inspector Henry Crabbe, policeman and pie chef, in TV series Pie In The Sky

Swelter in TV series Gormenghast
Uncle Monty in film Withnail and I
Head porter at Caius College in film Chariots of Fire

Read: British actor Richard Griffiths dies aged 65

Tributes to Richard Griffiths

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Richard Griffiths' most famous stage and screen roles