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Helen Griffin

Acting

1.6 Popularity Swansea, Wales

Helen Griffin is a Welsh actress, playwright and screenwriter. Griffin was born in Swansea in South Wales in 1958 and initially studied to be a psychiatric nurse at nursing college alongside comedienne Jo Brand. She was a psychiatric nurse until 1986, when her passion for acting took over. She ha...

Biography

Helen Griffin is a Welsh actress, playwright and screenwriter. Griffin was born in Swansea in South Wales in 1958 and initially studied to be a psychiatric nurse at nursing college alongside comedienne Jo Brand. She was a psychiatric nurse until 1986, when her passion for acting took over. She has appeared regularly in Welsh theatre and television and wrote and starred in the 2006 film 'Little White Lies'. She also appeared in the 2006 Doctor Who episodes 'Rise of the Cybermen' and 'The Age of Steel'. Her films include the 90s cult classics Twin Town, in which she played masseuse Lynette, and Human Traffic, where she played the role of the mother of the central character, played by John Simm. She died on June 29th 2018 at the age of 59.

Filmography 24

2016
Going Forward TV

as Jackie

2015
Just Jim Movie

as Beatrice

2015
Under Milk Wood Movie

as Mrs. Willy Nilly

2013
The Machine Movie

as Paul Dawson's Mother

2011
The Reverend Movie

as Mrs. Jenkins

2010
Risen Movie

as Katie Winstone

2010
Third Star Movie

as Mrs.

2007
Gavin & Stacey TV

as Rita the Toll Woman

2006
Little White Lies Movie

as Helen

2006
Little White Lies Movie

Writer

2005
Doctor Who TV

as Mrs.Moore

2001
The Bench TV

as Cleo Wharton

2000
House! Movie

as Marilyn

1999
Suckerfish Movie

as Hooker

1999
Human Traffic Movie

as Jip's Mother

1999
Solomon & Gaenor Movie

as Aunt Myfanwy

1997
Twin Town Movie

as Lynette

1996
1993
The Sherman Plays TV

as Maxine

1993
The Sherman Plays TV

as Brenda

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Died June 29, 2018
Place of Birth Swansea, Wales
Years Active 1990 - 2016
Popularity 1.6
Career Stats
24 Total Credits
14 Movie Roles
8 TV Roles