Andy Griffith

Summary

Andy Griffith is a human^[1]. Born in Mount Airy^[2], he… he was born on June 1, 1926^[3]. He passed away in Manteo^[4]. He died on July 3, 2012^[5]. He worked as a film producer^[6], singer^[7], voice actor^[8], musician^[9], and singer-songwriter^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,175 views/month, #2,762 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Mount Airy^[2], Andy Griffith…
• Andy Griffith passed away in Manteo^[4].
• Andy Griffith was born on June 1, 1926^[3].
• Andy Griffith was born on June 7, 1926^[12].
• Andy Griffith died on July 3, 2012^[5].
• Burial took place at Roanoke Island^[13].
• Andy Griffith held citizenship in United States^[14].
• English was Andy Griffith's native language^[15].
• Andy Griffith's professions included film producer^[6].
• Andy Griffith's professions included singer^[7].
• Andy Griffith worked as a voice actor^[8].
• Andy Griffith worked as a musician^[9].
• Andy Griffith's professions included singer-songwriter^[10].
• Andy Griffith worked as a television actor^[16].
• Andy Griffith was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill^[17].
• Andy Griffith's education included a stint at Mount Airy High School^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Andy Griffith is The Andy Griffith Show^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Andy Griffith is Matlock^[20].
• Andy Griffith received the Presidential Medal of Freedom^[21].
• Andy Griffith received the Theatre World Award^[22].
• Andy Griffith received the North Carolina Award for Fine Arts^[23].
• Andy Griffith received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[24].
• Andy Griffith received the Television Hall of Fame^[25].
• Andy Griffith received the Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album^[26].
• Andy Griffith is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Andy Griffith's place of birth was Mount Airy^[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 1, 1926^[3] and June 7, 1926^[12]. English was his native language^[15].

Education

Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill^[17], a public research university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1789^[30] and Mount Airy High School^[18], a high school^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1895^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer^[6], singer^[7], voice actor^[8], musician^[9], singer-songwriter^[10], and television actor^[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Andy Griffith Show^[19], a television series^[34] and Matlock^[20], a television series^[35]. Things named for him include The Andy Griffith Show^[36], a television series^[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom^[21], an award^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1963^[40]; Theatre World Award^[22], a theatre award^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1945^[43]; North Carolina Award for Fine Arts^[23], a science award^[44]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[24], a commemorative plaque^[45], in United States^[46]; Television Hall of Fame^[25], an award^[47], founded in 1984^[48]; and Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album^[26], a class of award^[49], in United States^[50], founded in 1991^[51].

Personal Life

Andy Griffith was affiliated with the Democratic Party^[52].

Death and Burial

Andy Griffith died on July 3, 2012^[5]. He passed away in Manteo^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[53]. Burial took place at Roanoke Island^[13].

Why It Matters

Andy Griffith ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,175 views/month, #2,762 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[54] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[55]

Entities named for him include The Andy Griffith Show^[36], a television series^[37].

FAQs

Where was Andy Griffith born?

Andy Griffith's place of birth was Mount Airy^[2].

Where did Andy Griffith die?

Andy Griffith passed away in Manteo^[4].

What did Andy Griffith do for work?

Andy Griffith worked as film producer^[6], singer^[7], voice actor^[8], musician^[9], and singer-songwriter^[10].

Where did Andy Griffith go to school?

Andy Griffith was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill^[17] and Mount Airy High School^[18].

What awards did Andy Griffith receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom^[21], Theatre World Award^[22], North Carolina Award for Fine Arts^[23], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[24].