Stephen Greif was born on August 26, 1944, in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, a county in southern England. He attended The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, per The Hollywood Reporter, and performed in several Shakespeare productions after his graduation. He worked alongside the likes of Sir Ian McKellen as a member of the Prospect Theatre Company. Greif became an regular face in London’s West End theater amid an astounding turn in “Death of a Salesman” as the eldest son, Biff Loman. In 1979 Grief was nominated for an Olivier Award.
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Greif then became a popular face in British TV like “Special Branch,” “The Aweful Mr. Goodall,” and “Blake’s 7.” Greif boasted an impressive amount of screen time spanning from the 1970s until his death. While Greif never became a household name for most, the actor had constant work for over five decades. Fans had lovely things to say about the actor on Twitter. “Very saddened to learn of Mr Greif’s passing,” one person tweeted. “He will be sorely missed but what a wonderful legacy of work he leaves behind for us to enjoy over and over again.” Another person said, “Really sad news. A terrific actor & so gorgeous. Always came across as a nice bloke too.” Another fan tweeted, “RIP – as so often with actors who are great at playing villains, [he] was a perfectly lovely gent when I met him at a convention.” Greif was obviously well-loved.
