Andy Griffith
Known for Acting
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
Waitress
2007
as Old Joe
Spy Hard
1996
as General Rancor
A Face in the Crowd
1957
as Larry 'Lonesome' Rhodes
No Time for Sergeants
1958
as Will Stockdale
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
1976
as Narrator
Return to Mayberry
1986
as Andy Taylor
Return to Mayberry
1986
Executive Producer
Daddy and Them
2001
as O.T. Montgomery
Dads
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Christmas Is Here Again
2007
as Santa Claus (voice)
Play the Game
2009
as Grandpa Joe
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
as Self
Murder in Coweta County
1983
as John Wallace
Hearts of the West
1975
as Howard Pike
The Demon Murder Case
1983
as Guy Harris
The Second Time Around
1961
as Pat Collins
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968
as Self (uncredited)
Under the Influence
1986
as Noah Talbot
Go Ask Alice
1973
as Priest
Angel in My Pocket
1969
as Reverend Samuel D. Whitehead