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Howard McNear was an American actor who voiced Doc Adams in Gunsmoke radio and played Floyd Lawson on The Andy Griffith Show. He also appeared in many films, TV shows, and stage plays, and served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II.
Howard McNear (1905-1969) was an American actor who played Floyd the Barber on The Andy Griffith Show (1960). He also appeared in radio, films, and other TV shows, such as Gunsmoke and The Twilight Zone.
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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- San Fernando Valley, California, USA
Howard McNear was an actor who played Floyd the Barber on The Andy Griffith Show (1960). He also appeared on radio, films and Gunsmoke (1952-1961). He suffered a stroke that affected his mobility and died in 1969.
- January 27, 1905
- January 3, 1969
Jul 21, 2024 · Howard McNear was forced to leave Floyd the Barber behind by 1967 (the season before The Andy Griffith Show morphed into Mayberry RFD), the rigors of attempting to perform just proving to be too exhausting.
- Ed Gross
Jun 27, 2024 · Learn 17 facts about Howard McNear, who portrayed the eccentric barber of Mayberry on the classic sitcom. From his early stage and radio career to his military service and movie roles, discover the life and work of this versatile performer.
- Ed Gross
Howard McNear was a character actor who played Floyd Lawson in 'The Andy Griffith Show'. He also appeared in films, radio shows, and other TV series, such as 'Gunsmoke' and 'I Love Lucy'.
Oct 20, 2020 · Actor Howard McNear brought the character to life, replacing the initial actor who had played Floyd in his first appearance.
