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Andy Griffith was a film producer, singer and voice actor. Andy Griffith was born on June 1, 1926 in Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States. Death is recorded on July 3, 2012, at the age of 86. Schooling on record includes Mount Airy High School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Recorded honors include Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005), Theatre World Award (1956), North Carolina Award for Fine Arts (1984) and 4 more.
My Take
Andy Griffith built something most performers never achieve: total trust. As the sheriff of Mayberry he turned the spirit of his hometown, Mount Airy, into American shorthand for decency. What impresses me is the range hidden under that folksy drawl — a Tony-nominated stage actor, a Grammy-winning gospel singer, and decades later a second iconic run in Matlock. Seven decades in the business with barely a scandal is its own kind of genius. The 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom felt less like an award and more like a country formally thanking a man it had grown up with.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andy Griffith
- Name (Japanese)
- アンディ・グリフィス
- Reading
- あんでぃ・ぐりふぃす
- Born
- June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012
- Origin
- Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- film producer / singer / voice actor / musician / singer-songwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Mount Airy High School
- University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom
- 1956 Theatre World Award
- 1984 North Carolina Award for Fine Arts
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1991 Television Hall of Fame
- 1997 Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album
- 2010 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Andy Griffith Show |
| Notable work | Matlock |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Andy Griffith born?
Born June 1, 1926.
When did Andy Griffith die?
Died July 3, 2012, aged 86.
Where was Andy Griffith from?
Andy Griffith was from Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States.
What did Andy Griffith do?
Andy Griffith worked as film producer, singer, voice actor, musician, singer-songwriter.
What was Andy Griffith known for?
Notable works include The Andy Griffith Show, Matlock.
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