Andy Griffith
ActingBorn Jun 1, 1926 in Mount Airy, North Carolina, USADied Jul 3, 2012
Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) was an American actor, comedian, television producer, southern gospel singer, and writer. Known for his Southern drawl, his characters with a folksy-friendly personality, and his gruff but friendly voice, Griffith was a Tony Award nominee for two roles, and gained prominence in the starring role in director Elia Kazan's film A Face in the Crowd (1957) and No Time for Sergeants (1958) before he became better known for his television roles, playing the lead roles of Andy Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968) and Ben Matlock in the legal drama Matlock (1986–1995).
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.61962TV Show
Saturday Night Live
6.91975TV Show
The Mike Douglas Show
5.81961TV Show
The Love Boat
6.31977TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show
7.61960TV Show
Hawaii Five-O
7.21968TV Show
Diagnosis: Murder
7.11993TV Show
Dawson's Creek
7.31998TV Show
Matlock
7.11986TV Show
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
7.51957TV Show
The Merv Griffin Show
6.81962TV Show
Hotel
6.81982TV Show