Biography
John Arnold Griffin III (April 24, 1928 – July 25, 2008) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Nicknamed "the Little Giant" for his short stature and forceful playing, Griffin's career began in the mid-1940s and continued until the month of his death. A pioneering figure in hard bop, Griffin recorded prolifically as a bandleader in addition to stints with pianist Thelonious Monk, drummer Art Blakey, in partnership with fellow tenor Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and as a member of the Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band after he moved to Europe in the 1960s. In 1995, Griffin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music.
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Filmography
all 14
Movies 13
self 5
TV Shows 1
Johnny
Sashinka (2017)
Movie
Ryan
Dead Like Me: Life After Death (2009)
Movie
Jack Lowery (uncredited)
The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)
Movie
2
Self
Between a Smile and a Tear (2005)
Movie
Self
One Night with Blue Note (2004)
Movie
Connor
Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection (2003)
Movie
Connor
Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage (2003)
Movie
Connor
Tales from the Neverending Story (2001)
TV
10
Connor
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift (2001)
Movie
Connor
Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning (2001)
Movie
Self
Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (1997)
Movie
Self
Listen (1992)
Movie
Actor
Jazz is Our Religion (1972)
Movie
Self
Monk in Europe (1968)
Movie
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