Roger Griffiths

Roger Griffiths is an English actor who has had several roles in television.

He first rose to prominence opposite Lenny Henry as Gareth Blackstock's foil Everton Stonehead in BBC One 90s sitcom Chef!. Before starring in Chef, he played a minor role as a news reporter in the Channel 4 British sitcom Desmond's in 1990.

Following the run of Chef!, Griffiths has had recurring characters on British soap operas. He joined the cast of Holby City in 2006, after a run on EastEnders as D.I. Riddick and on Family Affairs as Gabriel Drummond. He was a series regular in Vexed (2010-2012) and BBC One's Lenny Henry In Pieces in 2003.

Griffiths has also had minor film roles (such as Batman Begins and Buffalo Soldiers), and a minor role in a Doctor Who episode.

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Roger Griffiths (footballer)

Roger Griffiths (February 20, 1945 – July 19, 2006) was a professional footballer with Hereford United. Griffiths was the first player to be substituted in Hereford United's then-42 year existence in 1966. Griffiths was a defender who made 250 appearances for the club. One of his most famous appearances was in the FA Cup match between Hereford United and Newcastle United, in which Griffiths played for 80 minutes with a broken leg. Later, Griffiths played for Worcester City and Cheltenham Town.

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