Andy Griffith News & Bio
| Name: | Andy Griffith | | Hometown: | Mount Airy, NC | | High School: | Mount Airy | | Born: | June 1, 1926 | | Died: | July 3, 2012 | | Notes: | Actor |
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Sometimes Oscar is a Tar HeelTar Heels who have graced the silver screen, ahead of Sunday's Academy Awards: Louise Fletcher won best actress as Nurse Ratched in best picture "One...
Sun Mar 2, 2025
Fun Folklore at CarolinaWhile you’re probably familiar with the Carolina Inn, only a few are aware of its storied history. For example: singer, actor, writer, and UNC alum...
Thu Aug 17, 2023
New Southern Historical Collection Acquisition Documents Andy Griffith at UNC
A new addition to the Andy Griffith Papers in the Southern Historical Collection provides a fascinating glimpse into Griffith’s experience as a UNC student in...
Sun Jan 22, 2023
Remembering Andy Griffith's 'What It Was, Was Football'
A couple of generations after Andy Griffith recorded the comedy routine that made him a star, “What It Was, Was Football” keeps reaching new audiences...
Mon Nov 14, 2022
Remembering Andy Griffith
All of which helps explain how Sheriff Andy Taylor evolved into one of television’s most iconic characters – a figure often referenced as “America’s Favorite...
Thu Jun 9, 2022