Actor Richard Griffiths in 2011. Ian Gavan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ian Gavan/Getty Images The Two-Way Actor Richard Griffiths, Uncle Vernon In 'Harry Potter' Movies, Dies March 29, 2013 • Best known as Harry Potter's cruel Muggle uncle, Griffiths also was an accomplished stage actor. Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry, says Griffiths' "encouragement, tutelage and humor" made him a joy to work with.
