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Andy Griffith
Andy Griffith (1926 – 2012)
Biography and Career Overview
Andy Griffith, an emblematic figure of American entertainment, charmed audiences with his distinctive blend of warmth, wit, and wisdom. Born Andy Samuel Griffith on June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, his early years painted a picture of humble beginnings that would later influence his most memorable characters. Griffith's upbringing in the small town, which would famously inspire the idyllic setting of Mayberry in "The Andy Griffith Show," was marked by a deep appreciation for music and storytelling, passions that would guide the course of his life and career.
From an early age, Griffith showed an aptitude for the arts, participating in school dramas and developing his musical talents. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he pursued a degree in music. It was here that Griffith honed his skills in drama and music, performing in various productions and further cementing his love for the stage. After graduating, he became a high school music tea
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Andy Griffith
American actor and singer (1926–2012)
Not to be confused with Andy Griffiths, Andrew Griffith, or Andy Griffin.For the eponymous TV series, see The Andy Griffith Show.
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Griffith in 1960, The Andy Griffith Show | |
| Born | Andy Samuel Griffith[1] (1926-06-01)June 1, 1926 Mount Airy, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | July 3, 2012(2012-07-03) (aged 86) Manteo, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Resting place | Roanoke Island, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BMus) |
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| Years active | 1946–2012 |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Barbara Bray Edwards (m. 1949; div. 1972)Solica Cassuto (m. 1973; div. 1981)Cindi Knight (m. 1983) |
| Children | 2 |
Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) was an American actor, comedi
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Andy Griffith
(1926-2012)
Who Was Andy Griffith?
Andy Griffith hit stardom in the late 1950s acting in film, TV and Broadway productions while also creating albums of comedic monologues. He rose to immense popularity as the character Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show, which ran from 1960-'68. He later returned to TV in the lawyer drama Matlock and recorded several gospel albums. He died in Manteo, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, on July 3, 2012.
Early Career
Born on June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Griffith's first career ambition was to be an opera singer. Later, he decided he wanted to become a Moravian preacher, and enrolled as a pre-divinity student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1944. While in college, he became involved in drama and musical theater and graduated in 1949 with a degree in music.
Griffith taught high school music for three years before setting out, with his new wife, Barbara Edwards, a fellow actor at UNC, on a career as an entertainer. The couple developed a traveling routine, featuring singing, dancing and
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