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Andy Griffith
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).
As actor
Dads
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Play the Game
Waitress
Christmas Is Here Again
The Very First Noel
Daddy and Them
A Holiday Romance
Classic Commercials: Volume 3
Scattering Dad
Spy Hard
Gramps
The Gift of Love
Under the Influence
Return to Mayberry
Diary of a Perfect Murder
Rustlers' Rhapsody
Crime of Innocence
Murder in Coweta County
The Demon Murder Case
For Lovers Only
Salvage
Deadly Game
The Girl in the Empty Grave
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
Street Killing
Six Characters in Search of An Author
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Hearts of the West
Pray for the Wildcats