Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

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).

24 TV shows

TV Shows

Other Credits

The New Andy Griffith Show, Salvage 1, Adams of Eagle Lake, The Headmaster, Murder in Texas, The Yeagers, Washington: Behind Closed Doors, From Here to Eternity, Fatal Vision, The Mod Squad, Donny & Marie, What's My Line?, Best of the West, Good Morning World, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, The Bobby Darin Show, Roots: The Next Generations, The Captain and Tennille