Ioan Gruffudd (pronounced Yo-Ahn Griffith) is a Welsh actor,who has starred in films such as 102 Dalmatians, King Arthur, W and the Fantastic Four Films.
Notable Roles
- 1997: 5th Officer Harold Lowe in Titanic
- 1998-2003: Horatio Hornblower in Hornblower
- 1999: Solomon Levinsky in Solomon and Gaenor
- 2000: Kevin Sheperd in 102 Dalmatians
- 2004: Lancelot in King Arthur
- 2005: Reed Richards in Fantastic Four
- 2006: William Wilberforce in Amazing Grace
- 2008: Sir Benjamin in The Secret of Moonacre
Quotes
"As long as you understand that you find happiness through family, friends and love, then money is just a nice bonus." TV.com: Ioan Gruffudd: Biography
"As a Welshman, I grew up in a culture of singing and performing with music, and I think it was through this performing that I got my confidence as an actor." Rotten Tomatoes: Ioan Gruffudd
"The change is that suddenly everybody wants to meet me. That's happened overnight just because I'm in a big film - and it hasn't even come out yet. You have to enjoy and exploit that. I'm happy to do that because I know it's a game. Once you start believing it's real, you're lost." Rotten Tomatoes: Ioan Gruffudd
"They say the most successful people are the ones who have failed more than they have succeeded."The Independent: Ioan Gruffudd: Enter the Dragon (July 2, 2005)
Ioan Gruffudd Timeline
Note: The IMDb links in this timeline have pop-ups.
1973: Born on October 6 in Cardiff, Wales
1994: Pobol y Cwm - IMDb Listing
1997: 'Titanic - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1998: Hornblower: The Even Chance - IMDb Listing | Rotten TOmatoes Reviews
1999: Great Expectations - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
1999: Solomon and Gaenor - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2000: 102 Dalmatians - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2001: Very Annie Mary - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2001: Happy Now - IMDb Listing
2001: Black Hawk Down - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2002: The Gathering - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2002: Man and Boy - IMDb Listing
2002: The Forsyte Saga - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2003: Hornblower: Loyalty - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2004: King Arthur - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2005: Fantastic Four - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2006: The TV Set - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2006: Amazing Grace - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2007: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2008: Fireflies in the Garden - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2008: The Secret of Moonacre - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2008: The Meant to Be's - IMDb Listing
2008: W.: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes