Quick Facts
Born:
1926-06-01
Birthplace:
Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA
Credits:
88 Total Roles
Andy Griffith
Acting
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Biography
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
Spy Hard
General Rancor
Dawson's Creek
Mr. Brooks' Friend
Waitress
Old Joe
Saturday Night Live
Andy Taylor (uncredited)
A Face in the Crowd
Larry 'Lonesome' Rhodes
The Love Boat
Larry Cooper
The Andy Griffith Show
Andy Taylor
Matlock
Ben Matlock
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dads MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2011 | Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Play the Game MOVIE | Grandpa Joe |
| 2007 | Christmas Is Here Again MOVIE | Santa Claus (voice) |
| 2007 | Waitress MOVIE | Old Joe |
| 2006 | The Very First Noel MOVIE | Melchior (voice) |
| 2001 | Daddy and Them MOVIE | O.T. Montgomery |
| 1999 | A Holiday Romance MOVIE | Jake Peterson |
| 1999 | Family Law TV | Colin Sawyer |
| 1998 | Classic Commercials: Volume 3 MOVIE | Self |