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Andy Griffith
American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer (1926–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) was an American actor, comedian, television producer, singer and writer. He starred in the 1957 movie A Face in the Crowd. He also starred in the 1958 movie No Time for Sergeants. His television series are The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock.
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Andy Griffith | |
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![]() Griffith in a publicity photo for The Andy Griffith Show (1960) | |
Born | Andy Samuel Griffith[1] (1926-06-01)June 1, 1926 |
Died | July 3, 2012(2012-07-03) (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, B.Mus 1949 |
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Years active | 1955–2012 |
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Spouse(s) |
Barbara Bray Edwards
(m. 1949; div. 1972)Solica Cassuto
(m. 1973; div. 1981)Cindi Knight
(m. 1983) |
Children | 2 |
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