Leon Griffiths
TV Writer
1928 – 1992
Who was Leon Griffiths?
Leon Griffiths was a British writer for TV and film. Griffiths is best known for being the creator of the ITV comedy-drama Minder. The inspiration for the show came from the stories he heard while frequenting North London drinking clubs.
Griffiths was born in Sheffield, but grew up in Glasgow. During his National service he worked for the British Forces Network alongside Cliff Michelmore. After completing his service he took up a writing post with the communist newspaper, the Daily Worker.
He later went on to write for TV shows The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Four Just Men and Play for Today. His film credits include The Grissom Gang, The Hellfire Club, The Squeeze and The Treasure of Monte Cristo
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- Born
- Feb 15, 1928
Sheffield - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- Jun 10, 1992
London
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on July 23, 2013
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