Date of birth: June 1, 1926
Date of death: July 3, 2012 (Age 86)
Born Place: Mount Airy, NC
Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight: 189 lb (86 kg)
Hair color: Grey
Eye color: Blue
Andy Samuel Griffith was born on June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and died on July 3, 2012, in Manteo, North Carolina, aged 86. He studied music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before turning to comedy and acting.
Griffith rose to prominence in A Face in the Crowd and No Time for Sergeants, then starred as Sheriff Andy Taylor in The Andy Griffith Show. He later played attorney Ben Matlock in Matlock and also recorded gospel and country music.
The previous version used an old age label and speculative comments about “vital” cosmetic changes. Those claims were removed and the confirmed dates, signature roles and musical work were restored.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 8, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
