Highest rated as cast or director
The Andy Griffith Show
1960 · 8 Seasons
Waitress
2007
Matlock
1986 · 9 Seasons
Go Ask Alice
1973
Biography
Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) was an American actor, comedian, television producer, southern gospel singer, and writer. Known for his Southern drawl, his characters with a folksy-friendly personality, and his gruff but friendly voice, Griffith was a Tony Award nominee for two roles, and gained prominence in the starring role in director Elia Kazan's film A Face in the Crowd (1957) and No Time for Sergeants (1958) before he became better known for his television roles, playing the lead roles of Andy Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968) and Ben Matlock in the legal drama Matlock (1986–1995).
Acted in 64
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Christmas Is Here Again
Santa Claus (voice)
- 2006
The Very First Noel
Melchior (voice)
- 2001
Daddy and Them
O.T. Montgomery
1990s
- 1999
A Holiday Romance
Jake Peterson
- 1998
Classic Commercials: Volume 3
Movie
- 1996
- 1995
Gramps
Jack MacGruder
- 1994
The Gift of Love
Phil Doucet
- 1993
1980s
- 1986
Under the Influence
Noah Talbot
Return to Mayberry
Andy Taylor
Diary of a Perfect Murder
Ben Matlock
- 1985
Crime of Innocence
Judge Julius Sullivan
Rustlers' Rhapsody
Colonel Ticonderoga
- 1984
Fatal Vision
Victor Worheide · 2 episodes
- 1983
The Demon Murder Case
Guy Harris
- 1982
For Lovers Only
Vernon Bliss
- 1981
Best of the West
Lamont Devereaux · 1 episode
Murder in Texas
Ash Robinson · 2 episodes
1970s
- 1979
From Here to Eternity
Gen. Barney Slater · 3 episodes
Salvage
Harry Broderick
- 1978
- 1977
Deadly Game
Police Chief Abel Marsh
The Girl in the Empty Grave
Police Chief Abel Marsh
Washington: Behind Closed Doors
Esker Scott Anderson · 6 episodes
- 1976
Six Characters in Search of An Author
The Father
Street Killing
Gus Brenner
- 1975
Hearts of the West
Howard Pike
- 1974
Savages
Horton Madec
Winter Kill
Sheriff Sam McNeill
Pray for the Wildcats
Sam Farragut
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
The New Andy Griffith Show
Andy Sawyer · 9 episodes
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour : Christmas Special 1969
Movie
Angel in My Pocket
Reverend Samuel D. Whitehead
- 1968
- 1967
Good Morning World
Andy Griffith · 1 episode
- 1964
- 1961
The Second Time Around
Pat Collins
- 1960
1950s
- 1958
- 1957
- 1955
No Time for Sergeants
Will Stockdale
- 1953
Produced 3
1980s
- 1986
Return to Mayberry
Executive Producer
1960s
- 1968
Appearances23
2010s
- 2019
- 2011
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Self
1970s
- 1976
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
Narrator
- 1975
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
- 1974
- 1973
The Bobby Darin Show
Self · 1 episode
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
Self
- 1967
- 1963
General Foods Opening Night
Self
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1957
- 1950
1940s
- 1948
