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| Born | July 15, 1946 |
| Hometown | Woking, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
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Derek Griffiths To Leave 'Coronation Street', And He Doesn't Have Long Left On Screen
Derek Griffiths, who plays Coronation Street’s Freddie Smith, is leaving the soap after just one year. While Derek’s exact reason for leaving has not been made clear, The Sun has claimed he’s taken a role in a stage production of ‘Driving Miss Daisy’. The Huffington Post UK has contacted ‘Coronation Street’ for comment.
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‘Coronation Street’ Spoilers: Derek Griffiths To Leave After Just One Year On The Soap
Derek Griffiths, who plays Coronation Street’s Freddie Smith, is leaving the soap after just one year. While Derek’s exact reason for leaving has not been made clear, The Sun has claimed he’s taken a role in a stage production of ‘Driving Miss Daisy’. The Huffington Post UK has contacted ‘Coronation Street’ for comment.
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New actor to join cast of Coronation Street
A new character will show up on the Cobbles next year in the form of motorbike-loving Freddie. Coronation Street producers have announced that Derek Griffiths will join the cast and ride onto the set in March. Derek, who is best known for starring in children's TV series including Play School and Film Fun, will play retired mechanic Freddie.
