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).
Filmography
Cast Credits
Dads
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2019
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2011
Play the Game
Character: Grandpa Joe
MOVIE • 2009
Christmas Is Here Again
Character: Santa Claus (voice)
MOVIE • 2007
Waitress
Character: Old Joe
MOVIE • 2007
The Very First Noel
Character: Melchior (voice)
MOVIE • 2006
Daddy and Them
Character: O.T. Montgomery
MOVIE • 2001
A Holiday Romance
Character: Jake Peterson
MOVIE • 1999
Family Law
Character: Colin Sawyer
TV • 1999
Classic Commercials: Volume 3
Character:
MOVIE • 1998
Dawson's Creek
Character: Mr. Brooks' Friend
TV • 1998
Scattering Dad
Character: Hiram
MOVIE • 1998
Spy Hard
Character: General Rancor
MOVIE • 1996
Gramps
Character: Jack MacGruder
MOVIE • 1995
The Gift of Love
Character: Phil Doucet
MOVIE • 1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Character: Ben Matlock
TV • 1993
Under the Influence
Character: Noah Talbot
MOVIE • 1986
Return to Mayberry
Character: Andy Taylor
MOVIE • 1986
Diary of a Perfect Murder
Character: Ben Matlock
MOVIE • 1986
Matlock
Character: Ben Matlock
TV • 1986
Crew
