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David Griffin (actor)

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David Griffin
Born (1943-07-19) 19 July 1943 (age 81)
OccupationActor
Years active1960–present

David Griffin (born 19 July 1943) is an English actor best known for both his roles as Squadron Leader Clive Dempster DFC in Hi-de-Hi! between 1984 and 1988 and Emmet Hawksworth in Keeping Up Appearances between 1991 and 1995. After finishing Keeping Up Appearances, he toured worldwide, with Su Pollard, in the stageshow The Good Sex Guide. He has also starred in pantomimes such as Jack and the Beanstalk.

Television

Other television appearances include a guest role in an episode of Doctor Who ("The Sea Devils"), 'Allo 'Allo!, Dixon of Dock Green, Emmerdale Farm and two episodes of Ripping Yarns.

Film

His film career includes roles in The Blood Beast Terror (1968), if.... (1968), Battle of Britain (1969), The Walking Stick (1970), Trog (1970), All I Want Is You... and You... and You... (1974), and Privates on Parade (1983).

Filmography