William Griffis

William Griffis

Born: July 12, 1917
Died: April 13, 1998
in Hollywood, California, USA

Movies for William Griffis...

Mr. Destiny
Title: Mr. Destiny
Character: Maitre D'
Released: October 12, 1990
Type: Movie
Larry Burrows is unhappy and feels powerless over his life. He believes his entire life could have turned out differently had he not missed that shot in a baseball game when was a kid. One night he meets this mysterious man, who could change his fate by offering him that alternative life he always dreamed of. But as Burrows embarks on this journey of self discovery he realises that even this new life has its problems and drawbacks..
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Title: Kojak
Character: Tatum
Released: October 24, 1973
Type: TV
A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New York City.
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Andy
Title: Andy
Character: Kennedy
Released: January 23, 1965
Type: Movie
The story of a mentally handicapped middle-aged man and how he, and his elderly parents who must take care of him, manage to get along in New York City.
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Miracle On 34th Street
Title: Miracle On 34th Street
Character: First Santa Claus
Released: November 27, 1959
Type: Movie
In this charming TV adaptation of the 1947 film classic, a kindly old gentleman (Ed Wynn) working as a Macy's department store Santa causes a commotion when he claims to be the real St. Nick. Forced to prove his sanity, he is taken to court where he must convince the judge and his friends that he actually is Santa Claus. The faith of one skeptical little girl (Susan Gordon) and a Christmas miracle are the keys to his true identity.
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Title: The Big Story
Character: Defense Attorney
Released: September 16, 1949
Type: TV
Based on a popular radio series, each show tells a different reporter's Big Story, a true story selected from newspapers across the United States. Comments from the actual reporter open and close each show but the permanent narrator drives the plot line and a featured actor dramatizes the reporter's role.