
Andy Griffith
Acting
Born 1926-06-01 · 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).
Filmography

Dads
Sep 6, 2019

Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Jan 1, 2011

Play the Game
Feb 27, 2009

Christmas Is Here Again
Oct 20, 2007

Waitress
May 25, 2007

The Very First Noel
Nov 3, 2006

Daddy and Them
Oct 26, 2001

A Holiday Romance
Dec 8, 1999

Classic Commercials: Volume 3
Jul 7, 1998

Scattering Dad
Jan 4, 1998

Spy Hard
May 24, 1996

Gramps
May 20, 1995

The Gift of Love
Dec 17, 1994

Under the Influence
Sep 28, 1986

Return to Mayberry
Apr 13, 1986

Diary of a Perfect Murder
Mar 3, 1986

Crime of Innocence
Oct 27, 1985

Rustlers' Rhapsody
May 10, 1985

The Demon Murder Case
Mar 6, 1983

Murder in Coweta County
Feb 15, 1983

For Lovers Only
Oct 15, 1982

Salvage
Jan 20, 1979

Deadly Game
Dec 3, 1977

The Girl in the Empty Grave
Sep 20, 1977

Frosty's Winter Wonderland
Dec 2, 1976

Six Characters in Search of An Author
Oct 14, 1976

Street Killing
Sep 12, 1976

Hearts of the West
Oct 8, 1975

Mitzi & 100 Guys
Mar 24, 1975

Savages
Sep 11, 1974