Biography
Andy Samuel Griffith was an American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer whose career spanned more than six decades. Known for his Southern drawl, Griffith received two Tony Award nominations for his Broadway performances in No Time for Sergeants (1956) and Destry Rides Again (1960). He made his film debut in Elia Kazan's A Face in the Crowd (1957), a role that helped establish his Hollywood career. He became best known for portraying the Sheriff Andy Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968) and defense attorney Ben Matlock in the legal drama Matlock (1986–1995).
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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
Filmography36 titles
The Carol Burnett Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Andy Griffith Show
A Face in the Crowd
Roots: The Next Generations
Dawson's Creek
No Time for Sergeants
Winter Kill
Hawaii Five-O
Diagnosis: Murder
Murder in Coweta County
Matlock
What's My Line?
Dads
Saturday Night Live
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
The Ed Sullivan Show
Waitress
Here's Lucy
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
The Strangers in 7A
The Love Boat
The Doris Day Show
Mayberry R.F.D.
The Second Time Around
The Danny Thomas Show
Play the Game
Hearts of the West
Rustlers' Rhapsody
Go Ask Alice
Onionhead
Daddy and Them
Spy Hard
A Holiday Romance
Christmas Is Here Again