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Andy Griffith
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Griffith in a publicity photo for The Andy Griffith Show () | |
| Born | Andy Samuel Griffith[1] ()June 1, Mount Airy, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | July 3, () (aged&#;86) Manteo, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Burial place | Roanoke Island, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma&#;mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, |
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| Years&#;active | – |
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| Spouse(s) | Barbara Bray Edwards &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#;Solica Cassuto &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#;Cindi Knight &#; &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 2 |
Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, &#;– July 3, ) was an American actor, comedian, television producer, singer and writer.
He starred in the movie A Face in the Crowd. He also starred in the movie No Time for Sergeants.
Andy griffith actor biography william shakespeare Andy Samuel Griffith was an American actor, television producer, and screenwriter. He was a honorary member of several societies and halls of fame, and even had his name on one of the models of guitars by "C. His childhood dream was to become an opera singer, but later he decided to pursue a career as a preacher. In , he enrolled in the theology faculty at the University of North Carolina. However, during his college years, Griffith discovered the world of theater and music and decided to change his specialization.His television series are The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock.
Early life
[change | change source]Griffith was born on June 1, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, the only child of Carl Lee Griffith and his wife, Geneva (née Nunn).[2] He studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He was the father of two children. He was married three times.
Andy griffith actor biography william shakespeare worksheet All All. Sign In. Andy Samuel Griffith. Andy Griffith is best known for his starring roles in two very popular television series, The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock He was featured in the Broadway play "No Time for Sergeants" for which he received a Tony nomination, and he later appeared in the film version.Lawsuit
[change | change source]Griffith once sued a man named William Fenrick after Fenrick legally changed his name to Andy Griffith because Fenrick ran for town sheriff. The use of his name angered Griffith, but soon afterwards the lawsuit was dropped. Fenrick lost the election.[3]
Health and death
[change | change source]In , Griffith suffered from Guillain–Barré syndrome and could not walk for 7 months.[4] Griffith received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on November 9, Griffith died on July 3, [5] of a heart attack in Manteo, North Carolina, aged