Today - July 31st - Richard Griffiths, the actor who plays Uncle Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films, celebrates his 62nd birthday! Mr. Griffiths has had a long and prestigious career on film, stage, television and radio. He is also well known by Harry Potter fans in other projects with his Harry Potter co-stars such as Equus with Daniel Radcliffe and Ballet Shoes with Emma Watson.

Happy Birthday Richard!