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Andy Griffith

Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) 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.…

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Notable work
The Andy Griffith Show · Matlock
Alma mater
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BMus)
Born
Andy Samuel Griffith (1926-06-01)June 1, 1926 Mount Airy, North Carolina, U.S.
Children
2
Died
July 3, 2012(2012-07-03) (aged 86) Manteo, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupations
Actor · comedian · producer · singer · writer

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Early life and education

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Personal life

Awards and honors

Albums

Filmography

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related to From rising comedian to film star · 38
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related to Awards and honors · 36
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related to Singing and recording career · 24
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related to Don Knotts · 22
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related to Ron Howard · 22
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related to External links · 15
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Occupations · 6
Andy Griffith → Actor, comedian, director, producer, singer, writer
Notable work · 2
Andy Griffith → Matlock, The Andy Griffith Show
Alma mater · 1
Andy Griffith → University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BMus)

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Andy GriffithChildren21.00infobox
Andy GriffithDiedJuly 3, 2012(2012-07-03) (aged 86) Manteo, North Carolina, U.S.1.00infobox
Andy GriffithNotable workThe Andy Griffith Show1.00infobox
Andy GriffithNotable workMatlock1.00infobox
Andy GriffithOccupationsActor1.00infobox
Andy GriffithOccupationscomedian1.00infobox
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Andy GriffithOccupationssinger1.00infobox
Andy GriffithOccupationswriter1.00infobox
Andy GriffithOccupationsdirector1.00infobox
Andy GriffithPolitical partyDemocratic1.00infobox
Andy GriffithResting placeRoanoke Island, North Carolina, U.S.1.00infobox
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Andy GriffithYears active1946–20101.00infobox

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