Roger Griffiths facts for kids

Roger Griffiths, born on February 6, 1965, is an English actor known for his many roles on television. He has appeared in popular shows and films, becoming a familiar face to many viewers.

Roger first became well-known for playing Everton Stonehead alongside Lenny Henry in the 1990s BBC One comedy series Chef!. Before this, in 1990, he had a small part as a news reporter in the Channel 4 comedy Desmond's. Later that same year, he appeared in an episode of Birds of a Feather.

After Chef!, Roger took on a fun role as Captain Kevin, a pirate, in the BBC educational TV show Numbertime, which helped kids learn about numbers.

Roger's TV Roles

Roger Griffiths has played many characters in British soap operas and dramas.

Soap Operas and Dramas

In 1999 and 2000, he played DS Paul Timpney in the police drama The Bill. He also appeared in Holby City in 2006. Before that, he was DI Riddick in EastEnders and Gabriel Drummond in Family Affairs.

Roger was a regular in the series Vexed from 2010 to 2012. In 2003, he was part of BBC One's Lenny Henry In Pieces. In 2010, he played Clayton Cooper in Rock & Chips, a show that was a prequel to Only Fools and Horses.

In 2016, Roger played Newton Farrell in an episode of Death in Paradise called "The Blood Red Sea". He returned to EastEnders in 2018 as Mitch Baker, the father of Keegan Baker. He left the show in December 2023.

Other Notable Appearances

Roger has also had smaller roles in movies like Batman Begins and Buffalo Soldiers. He also appeared in an episode of Doctor Who called "Planet of the Ood" in 2008. In 2018, he was in series 5 of Still Open All Hours.

Selected Film and TV Appearances

Here are some of Roger Griffiths' most well-known roles in films and television shows.

Film Roles

Television Roles