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Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Actor · born 1 June 1926 · 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).

Where to start: A Face in the Crowd (1957).

As actor 45

TV shows 21

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Andy Griffith movie?

By viewer score, A Face in the Crowd (1957) at 7.6/10.

What are Andy Griffith’s most popular movies?

Spy Hard, Waitress, A Face in the Crowd.

How many movies has Andy Griffith made?

45 films on TMDB, 45 as actor.

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