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Andy Griffith

Jun 01, 1926 - Jul 03, 2012 (86 years old) in Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA

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).

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Known For

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The Love Boat
Larry Cooper
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The United States Steel Hour
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Andy Taylor
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Dawson's Creek
Mr. Brooks' Friend
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The Danny Thomas Show
Andy Taylor
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Diagnosis: Murder
Ben Matlock
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What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest
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The Andy Griffith Show
Andy Taylor
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The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters
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Here's Lucy
Andy Johnson

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