Andy Griffith
Acting
Born June 1, 1926 · 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).
Films (45)
Dads
2019
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
2011
Play the Game
2009
Christmas Is Here Again
2007
Waitress
2007
The Very First Noel
2006
Daddy and Them
2001
A Holiday Romance
1999
Classic Commercials: Volume 3
1998
Scattering Dad
1998
Spy Hard
1996
Gramps
1995
The Gift of Love
1994
Under the Influence
1986
Return to Mayberry
1986
Diary of a Perfect Murder
1986
Crime of Innocence
1985
Rustlers' Rhapsody
1985
The Demon Murder Case
1983
Murder in Coweta County
1983
For Lovers Only
1982
Salvage
1979
Deadly Game
1977
The Girl in the Empty Grave
1977
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
1976
Six Characters in Search of An Author
1976
Street Killing
1976
Hearts of the West
1975
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
Savages
1974
Winter Kill
1974
Pray for the Wildcats
1974
Go Ask Alice
1973
The Strangers in 7A
1972
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour : Christmas Special 1969
1969
Angel in My Pocket
1969
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
1968
General Foods Opening Night
1963
The Second Time Around
1961
Onionhead
1958
No Time for Sergeants
1958
A Face in the Crowd
1957
No Time for Sergeants
1955
What It Was Was Football
1953