ANDY GRIFFITH
Andy Griffith
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: June 1, 1926
Deathday: July 3, 2012
Place of Birth: Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA
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).
Filmography
Starring
2019·
DadsSelf (archive footage)
Self
2009·
Play the GameGrandpa Joe
Santa Claus (voice)
2007·
WaitressOld Joe
2006·
The Very First NoelMelchior (voice)
2001·
Daddy and ThemO.T. Montgomery
1999·
Family LawColin Sawyer
1999·
A Holiday RomanceJake Peterson
1998·
Dawson's CreekMr. Brooks' Friend
1998·
Scattering DadHiram
1996·
Spy HardGeneral Rancor
1995·
GrampsJack MacGruder
1994·
The Gift of LovePhil Doucet
1993·
Diagnosis: MurderBen Matlock
1986·
MatlockBen Matlock
Ben Matlock
1986·
Return to MayberryAndy Taylor
1986·
Under the InfluenceNoah Talbot
1985·
Crime of InnocenceJudge Julius Sullivan
1985·
Rustlers' RhapsodyColonel Ticonderoga
1984·
Fatal VisionVictor Worheide
Guy Harris
John Wallace
1982·
For Lovers OnlyVernon Bliss
1981·
Best of the West1981·
Murder in TexasAsh Robinson
1980·
The YeagersCarroll Yeager
Gen. Barney Slater
Cmdr. Robert Munroe
1979·
Salvage 1Harry Broderick
1979·
SalvageHarry Broderick
1978·
CentennialProfessor Lewis Vernor
1977·
The Love BoatLarry Cooper
Esker Scott Anderson
Police Chief Abel Marsh
1977·
Deadly GamePolice Chief Abel Marsh
1976·
Donny & MarieSelf
The Father
1976·
Street KillingGus Brenner
Narrator
1975·
Adams of Eagle LakeSheriff Sam Adams
1975·
Hearts of the WestHoward Pike
1975·
Mitzi & 100 GuysSelf
1974·
Dinah!Self
1974·
Winter KillSheriff Sam McNeill
1974·
SavagesHorton Madec
Sam Farragut
1973·
The Bobby Darin Show1973·
Go Ask AlicePriest
1972·
The Strangers in 7AArtie Sawyer
Andy Sawyer
1970·
The HeadmasterAndy Thompson
Self
1969·
Angel in My PocketReverend Samuel D. Whitehead
1968·
The Doris Day ShowMitch Folger
1968·
Here's LucyAndy Johnson
1968·
The Mod SquadGeorge Carter
1968·
Mayberry R.F.D.Andy Taylor
Self
Self (uncredited)
1967·
Good Morning WorldAndy Griffith
Self - Guest, Self - Guest / Various Characters
1964·
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Andy Taylor
1963·
The Danny Kaye ShowSelf
Self
Self
Pat Collins
Andy Taylor
1958·
OnionheadAlvin 'Al' Woods aka Onionhead
Will Stockdale
Self
1957·
A Face in the CrowdLarry 'Lonesome' Rhodes
Will Stockdale
Andy Taylor
voice
1950·
What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
1950·
The Bob Hope ShowSelf
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Production
1986·
MatlockExecutive Producer
1986·
Return to MayberryExecutive Producer
1968·
Mayberry R.F.D.Executive Producer
Writer