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Howard McNear
American actor (1905–69) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Howard Terbell McNear (January 27, 1905 – January 3, 1969[2][3]) was an American stage, screen, and radio character actor. McNear is best remembered as the original voice of Doc Adams in the radio version of Gunsmoke and as Floyd Lawson (Floyd the Barber) on The Andy Griffith Show (1961–1967).
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![]() McNear in the TV series Four Star Playhouse (1952) | |
Born | Howard Terbell McNear (1905-01-27)January 27, 1905 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | January 3, 1969(1969-01-03) (aged 63) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Oatman School of Theater |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1937–1967 |
Spouse | Helen[1] |
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