Andy Griffith
Born Andrew Samuel Griffith on
June 1, 1926
in Mount Airy, NC
Died
July 3, 2012
in Manteo, NC
Andy Griffith was best known for his role as the wise and funny Sheriff Andy Taylor on the TV series "The Andy Griffith Show," which ended an eight-year run in 1968 in the top slot for ratings. Before that he was a young stand-up comic from North Carolina who scored a big hit on "The Steve Allen Show" and "The Ed Sullivan Show." In 1955, he landed the plum role of naive Air Force Pvt. Will Stockdale in the live TV play "No Time for Sergeants." The hourlong telecast was so popular, it became a hit Broadway show and earned him a Tony nomination. Elia Kazan then cast him in "A Face in the Crowd" (1957) as Lonesome Rhodes, a hard-drinking, hard-loving Arkansas hobo who, thanks to a bright young radio producer (Patricia Neal), becomes an overnight sensation. In the 1980s, Griffith found new success on television as cantankerous defense attorney Benjamin Matlock. "Matlock" ran for nine seasons. At the age of 81, Griffith appeared in "Waitress" (2007), his first live-action role in six years, earning critical acclaim for his performance as the owner of a diner. He has also had a successful recording career as a gospel singer, selling hundreds of thousands of albums through TV commercials. Griffith died July 3, 2012, at his home in Manteo, N.C. His was 86.
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Two thoughts about Andy Griffith
To Whom It May Concern,
I think that Andy Griffith should deserve his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.I think that he is one of the greatest actors around.I love him in "Matlock,No Time for Sergeants,The Andy Griffith Show.
I love his acting ability and the way he makes you laugh. Someday,I would very much like to meet Andy Griffith.And tell him how very much I enjoy watching him all the time on TV and in the movies.
I sure hope that you can please forward this message to Mr.Andy Griffith for me.I would really would appreciate it very much.I live in Chicago,Il and watch him all the time on channel 23.1 which is ME TV.
Thank You,
Carol Small
3150 N. Racine Ave #416
Chicago, IL 60657
A STAR he was and deserves it. There should be more family shows like the ones he was in. But you and I know....that will never happen. Its all about making "MONEY" Nobody cares about our kids and what they watch.
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