Andy Griffith has left an impressive legacy behind. The star was born in June, 1926, and during the years he managed to form a successful career both in the movie and music industry. Andy Griffith is also known as a talented writer. However, Andy Griffith remains best known for his roles in numerous television shows. Between 1986 and 1995, Andy Griffith has been the star of his own show, The Andy Griffith Show, and since it aired for about ten years, we can surely say that fans just loved it.

Andy Griffith first appeared in a television show in 1955. That was the moment when his acting career began and when he achieved worldwide fame. The first show in which Andy Griffith starred was No Time for Sergeants on The United States Steel Hour. Although Andy Griffith appeared in just two of the episodes of the series, he proved that he had the talent and the determination to develop a successful career in the movie industry, possessing the needing acting skills. And he has definitely managed to make a good impression. About five years after his debut in television, Andy Griffith starred in an episode of Make Room for Daddy, series in which the star portrayed a sheriff. Anyway, starting with the 1960s, Andy Griffith was the star of his own television show. The Andy Griffith Show turned out to be a huge success and fans just loved watching the actor playing Sheriff Andy Taylor. And although Andy Griffith continued working on the show, he was cast in many other movies and television series. And there is no wonder that with time Andy Griffith’s fame grew, as the star is a very talented actor.

Other television show appearances of Andy Griffith include Playhouse 90, Gomer Pyle, Adams of Eagle Lake, Salvage 1, The Yeagers, The Bionic Woman, Here’s Lucy, Fantasy Island, The Doris Day Show and Headmaster. And the best proof that Andy Griffith’s work was very much appreciated is linked to the fact that the famous actor was many times nominated for different awards in various award ceremonies. The star has won a People’s Choice Awards in 1987 for his performance in Matlock. He also received a Grammy Award in Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album category, in 1997.