Andy Griffith

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Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) was an American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer whose career spanned more than six decades. Known for his Southern drawl, Griffith received two Tony Award nominations for his Broadway performances in No Time for Sergeants (1956) and Destry Rides Again (1960). He made his film debut in Elia Kazan's A Face in the Crowd (1957), a role that helped establish his Hollywood career. He became best known for portraying the Sheriff Andy Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968) and defence lawyer Ben Matlock in the legal drama Matlock (1986–1995).

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