Andy Griffith
American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer (1926–2012)
1926 — 2012
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer (1926–2012)
Born
June 7, 1926
Died
2012 (age ~86)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, teacher, singer
United StatesBorn in Mount AiryDied in Manteo
1926
Born in Mount Airy (1926-06-07)
1956
AwardTheatre World Award
1984
AwardNorth Carolina Award for Fine Arts
1991
AwardTelevision Hall of Fame
1997
AwardGrammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album
2005
AwardPresidential Medal of Freedom
About
Andy Samuel Griffith was an American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer whose career spanned seven decades in music and television. Known for his Southern drawl, his characters with a folksy-friendly personality, as well as his gruff but friendly voice, Griffith was a Tony Award nominee for two roles. He 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).
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Who is Andy Griffith?+
Andy Samuel Griffith was an American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer whose career spanned seven decades in music and television. Known for his Southern drawl, his characters with a folksy-friendly personality, as well as his gruff but friendly voice, Griffith was a Tony Awar
What does the name Andy mean?+
The name Andy means "unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.". It is of English origin.
When was Andy Griffith born?+
Andy Griffith was born on June 7, 1926.
When did Andy Griffith die?+
Andy Griffith died in 2012, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.
The name Andy is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andy — June 7, 1926
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Respect.
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I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
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