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
June 1, 1926
Died
July 3, 2012 (age 86)
Birthplace
Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA
Filmography
47 films, 48 shows
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What It Was Was Football
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What It Was Was Football
1997 · 7m
A preacher finds himself at an American football game. He has no idea what he is seeing, but describes it as best he can. A visual recreation of Andy Griffith's monologue paired with the original recording.