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).
Awards & recognition
- North Carolina Music Hall of Fame · 2010
- Presidential Medal of Freedom · 2005
- Grammy Award — Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album · 1997
- Television Hall of Fame · 1991
- North Carolina Award — Fine Arts · 1984
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- Theatre World Award · 1956
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1960 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Featured Actor in a Play · 1956 · nominated
Filmography33 titles
The Carol Burnett Show
The Andy Griffith Show
A Face in the Crowd
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Roots: The Next Generations
Dawson's Creek
No Time for Sergeants
Winter Kill
Diagnosis: Murder
Matlock
Murder in Coweta County
What's My Line?
Dads
Saturday Night Live
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Waitress
Here's Lucy
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
The Love Boat
The Second Time Around
The Danny Thomas Show
Mayberry R.F.D.
The Doris Day Show
Play the Game
Hearts of the West
Rustlers' Rhapsody
Onionhead
Daddy and Them
Spy Hard
A Holiday Romance
Christmas Is Here Again