Andy Griffith

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Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith is best known for Dawson's Creek, Saturday Night Live, The Love Boat and The Andy Griffith Show. Andy Griffith was born on June 1, 1926. Andy Griffith died on July 3, 2012 at the age of 86.

Born
June 1, 1926
Place of birth
Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA
Died
July 3, 2012 (86 years old)

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

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Andy Griffith been in?

Andy Griffith is best known for Dawson's Creek, Saturday Night Live, The Love Boat and The Andy Griffith Show.

When was Andy Griffith born?

Andy Griffith was born on June 1, 1926. (Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA)

How old is Andy Griffith?

Andy Griffith died on July 3, 2012 at the age of 86.

Updated: October 30, 2026 ·

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