Daddy and Them (2001), Griffith portrayed a patriarch of a dysfunctional southern family. In the feature film Waitress (2007) http://www.youtube.com/v/28pSUTeJEaA?fs=1&hl=en_US , Griffith played a crusty diner owner who takes a shine to Keri Russell ‘s character. His latest appearance was the leading role in the romantic comedy , independent film Play