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Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith is known for Spy Hard (1996), Waitress (2007), A Face in the Crowd (1957).

Biography

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).

Questions about Andy Griffith

How many Andy Griffith films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 40 films with Andy Griffith, from 1955 to 2019.

What is the best rated Andy Griffith film?

The best rated Andy Griffith film in the catalogue is A Face in the Crowd (1957), rated 7.6.

What was the first Andy Griffith film?

The first Andy Griffith film in the catalogue is A Face in the Crowd, from 1957.

Who has Andy Griffith worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Andy Griffith shares the most credits with Don Knotts (2 films) and Howard Smith (2 films).

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AWARDS 7 Wins 2 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
film producer · singer · voice actor · musician · singer-songwriter · screenwriter · teacher · television producer · music teacher · comedian · director · writer · producer
Studied at
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Mount Airy High School
Notable works
The Andy Griffith Show · Matlock

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Full filmography

45 films — 40 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

22 titles

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Cast