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.
Andy Griffith |
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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. |
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| Died | July 3, 2012(2012-07-03) (aged 86)
Manteo, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Resting place | Roanoke Island, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BMus) |
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| Occupations | - Actor
- comedian
- producer
- singer
- writer
- director
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| Years active | 1946–2012 |
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| Notable work |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouses | Barbara Bray Edwards (m. 1949; div. 1972) Solica Cassuto (m. 1973; div. 1981) Cindi Knight
(m. 1983) |