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Andy Griffith

Bio: 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)
Born: Tue, Jun 01 1926
Birthplace: Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 03 2012
Andy Griffith is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dads
Dads
Andy Griffith would have been no older than
86 in Dads
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Andy Griffith was
84 in Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Play the Game
Play the Game
Andy Griffith was
82 in Play the Game
as 'Grandpa Joe'.
Fri, Feb 27 2009
Poster of Christmas Is Here Again
Christmas Is Here Again
Andy Griffith was
81 in Christmas Is Here Again
as 'Santa Claus (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 20 2007
Poster of Waitress
Waitress
Andy Griffith was
80 in Waitress
as 'Old Joe'.
Fri, May 25 2007
Poster of The Very First Noel
The Very First Noel
Andy Griffith was
80 in The Very First Noel
as 'Melchior (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 03 2006
Poster of Facing the Past
Facing the Past
Andy Griffith was
78 in Facing the Past
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 10 2005
Poster of Daddy and Them
Daddy and Them
Andy Griffith was
75 in Daddy and Them
as 'O.T. Montgomery'.
Fri, Oct 26 2001
Poster of A Holiday Romance
A Holiday Romance
Andy Griffith was
73 in A Holiday Romance
as 'Jake Peterson'.
Wed, Dec 08 1999
Poster of Classic Commercials: Volume 3
Classic Commercials: Volume 3
Andy Griffith was
72 in Classic Commercials: Volume 3
Tue, Jul 07 1998
Poster of Scattering Dad
Scattering Dad
Andy Griffith was
71 in Scattering Dad
as 'Hiram'.
Sun, Jan 04 1998
Poster of Spy Hard
Spy Hard
Andy Griffith was
69 in Spy Hard
as 'General Rancor'.
Fri, May 24 1996
Poster of Gramps
Gramps
Andy Griffith was
68 in Gramps
as 'Jack MacGruder'.
Sat, May 20 1995
Poster of Under the Influence
Under the Influence
Andy Griffith was
60 in Under the Influence
as 'Noah Talbot'.
Sun, Sep 28 1986
Poster of Return to Mayberry
Return to Mayberry
Andy Griffith was
59 in Return to Mayberry
as 'Andy Taylor'.
Sun, Apr 13 1986
Poster of Diary of a Perfect Murder
Diary of a Perfect Murder
Andy Griffith was
59 in Diary of a Perfect Murder
as 'Ben Matlock'.
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Crime of Innocence
Crime of Innocence
Andy Griffith was
59 in Crime of Innocence
as 'Judge Julius Sullivan'.
Sun, Oct 27 1985
Poster of Rustlers' Rhapsody
Rustlers' Rhapsody
Andy Griffith was
58 in Rustlers' Rhapsody
as 'Colonel Ticonderoga'.
Fri, May 10 1985
Poster of The Demon Murder Case
The Demon Murder Case
Andy Griffith was
56 in The Demon Murder Case
as 'Guy Harris'.
Sun, Mar 06 1983
Poster of Murder in Coweta County
Murder in Coweta County
Andy Griffith was
56 in Murder in Coweta County
as 'John Wallace'.
Tue, Feb 15 1983
Poster of For Lovers Only
For Lovers Only
Andy Griffith was
56 in For Lovers Only
as 'Vernon Bliss'.
Fri, Oct 15 1982
Poster of Murder in Texas
Murder in Texas
Andy Griffith was
54 in Murder in Texas
as 'Ash Robinson'.
Sun, May 03 1981
Poster of Salvage
Salvage
Andy Griffith was
52 in Salvage
as 'Harry Broderick'.
Sat, Jan 20 1979
Poster of Deadly Game
Deadly Game
Andy Griffith was
51 in Deadly Game
as 'Police Chief Abel Marsh'.
Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of The Girl in the Empty Grave
The Girl in the Empty Grave
Andy Griffith was
51 in The Girl in the Empty Grave
as 'Police Chief Abel Marsh'.
Tue, Sep 20 1977
Poster of Frosty's Winter Wonderland
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
Andy Griffith was
50 in Frosty's Winter Wonderland
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Dec 02 1976
Poster of Six Characters in Search of An Author
Six Characters in Search of An Author
Andy Griffith was
50 in Six Characters in Search of An Author
as 'The Father'.
Thu, Oct 14 1976
Poster of Street Killing
Street Killing
Andy Griffith was
50 in Street Killing
as 'Gus Brenner'.
Sun, Sep 12 1976
Poster of Hearts of the West
Hearts of the West
Andy Griffith was
49 in Hearts of the West
as 'Howard Pike'.
Wed, Oct 08 1975
Poster of Mitzi & 100 Guys
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Andy Griffith was
48 in Mitzi & 100 Guys
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 24 1975
Poster of Savages
Savages
Andy Griffith was
48 in Savages
as 'Horton Madec'.
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Winter Kill
Winter Kill
Andy Griffith was
47 in Winter Kill
as 'Sheriff Sam McNeill'.
Mon, Apr 15 1974
Poster of Pray for the Wildcats
Pray for the Wildcats
Andy Griffith was
47 in Pray for the Wildcats
as 'Sam Farragut'.
Wed, Jan 23 1974
Poster of Go Ask Alice
Go Ask Alice
Andy Griffith was
46 in Go Ask Alice
as 'Priest'.
Wed, Jan 24 1973
Poster of The Strangers in 7A
The Strangers in 7A
Andy Griffith was
46 in The Strangers in 7A
as 'Artie Sawyer'.
Fri, Nov 24 1972
Poster of The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour : Christmas Special 1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour : Christmas Special 1969
Andy Griffith was
43 in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour : Christmas Special 1969
Sun, Dec 21 1969
Poster of Angel in My Pocket
Angel in My Pocket
Andy Griffith was
42 in Angel in My Pocket
as 'Reverend Samuel D. Whitehead'.
Wed, Apr 02 1969
Poster of The Dean Martin Christmas Show
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Andy Griffith was
42 in The Dean Martin Christmas Show
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin at the Movies
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
Andy Griffith was
41 in Rowan & Martin at the Movies
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of General Foods Opening Night
General Foods Opening Night
Andy Griffith was
37 in General Foods Opening Night
Sun, Sep 22 1963
Poster of The Second Time Around
The Second Time Around
Andy Griffith was
35 in The Second Time Around
as 'Pat Collins'.
Fri, Dec 22 1961
Poster of Onionhead
Onionhead
Andy Griffith was
32 in Onionhead
as 'Alvin 'Al' Woods aka Onionhead'.
Sat, Oct 25 1958
Poster of No Time for Sergeants
No Time for Sergeants
Andy Griffith was
32 in No Time for Sergeants
as 'Will Stockdale'.
Sat, Jul 05 1958
Poster of A Face in the Crowd
A Face in the Crowd
Andy Griffith was
30 in A Face in the Crowd
as 'Larry 'Lonesome' Rhodes'.
Wed, May 29 1957
Poster of No Time for Sergeants
No Time for Sergeants
Andy Griffith was
28 in No Time for Sergeants
as 'Will Stockdale'.
Tue, Mar 15 1955
Poster of What It Was Was Football
What It Was Was Football
Andy Griffith was
27 in What It Was Was Football
as 'voice'.
Sat, Nov 14 1953

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Andy Griffith was
73+ in Family Law
as 'Colin Sawyer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Andy Griffith was
71+ in Dawson's Creek
as 'Mr. Brooks' Friend'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1998
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Andy Griffith was
67+ in Diagnosis: Murder
as 'Ben Matlock'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Andy Griffith was
59+ in Matlock
as 'Ben Matlock'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Fatal Vision
Fatal Vision
Andy Griffith was
58+ in Fatal Vision
as 'Victor Worheide'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 1984
Poster of Best of the West
Best of the West
Andy Griffith was
55+ in Best of the West
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 1981
Poster of Murder in Texas
Murder in Texas
Andy Griffith was
54+ in Murder in Texas
as 'Ash Robinson'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 03 1981
Poster of The Yeagers
The Yeagers
Andy Griffith was
54+ in The Yeagers
as 'Carroll Yeager'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 01 1980
Poster of Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations
Andy Griffith was
52+ in Roots: The Next Generations
as 'Cmdr. Robert Munroe'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
Andy Griffith was
52+ in From Here to Eternity
as 'Gen. Barney Slater'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 14 1979
Poster of Salvage 1
Salvage 1
Andy Griffith was
52+ in Salvage 1
as 'Harry Broderick'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 20 1979
Poster of Centennial
Centennial
Andy Griffith was
52+ in Centennial
as 'Professor Lewis Vernor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Andy Griffith was
51+ in The Love Boat
as 'Larry Cooper'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Washington: Behind Closed Doors
Washington: Behind Closed Doors
Andy Griffith was
51+ in Washington: Behind Closed Doors
as 'Esker Scott Anderson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1977
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Andy Griffith was
49+ in Donny & Marie
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Adams of Eagle Lake
Adams of Eagle Lake
Andy Griffith was
48+ in Adams of Eagle Lake
as 'Sheriff Sam Adams'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Andy Griffith was
48+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The New Andy Griffith Show
The New Andy Griffith Show
Andy Griffith was
44+ in The New Andy Griffith Show
as 'Andy Sawyer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1971
Poster of The Headmaster
The Headmaster
Andy Griffith was
44+ in The Headmaster
as 'Andy Thompson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of The Doris Day Show
The Doris Day Show
Andy Griffith was
42+ in The Doris Day Show
as 'Mitch Folger'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Andy Griffith was
42+ in The Mod Squad
as 'George Carter'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Andy Griffith was
42+ in Here's Lucy
as 'Andy Johnson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D.
Andy Griffith was
42+ in Mayberry R.F.D.
as 'Andy Taylor'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Andy Griffith was
41+ in The Carol Burnett Show
as 'Self - Guest / Various Characters, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Andy Griffith was
38+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
as 'Andy Taylor'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Andy Griffith was
37+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Andy Griffith was
36+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Andy Griffith was
36+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Andy Griffith was
35+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Andy Griffith was
34+ in The Andy Griffith Show
as 'Andy Taylor'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Andy Griffith was
31+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour
Andy Griffith was
27+ in The United States Steel Hour
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953
Poster of The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
Andy Griffith was
27+ in The Danny Thomas Show
as 'Andy Taylor'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1953
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Andy Griffith was
23+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Andy Griffith was
23+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Andy Griffith was
22+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948