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Howard Terbell McNear (January 27, 1905 – January 3, 1969) was an American stage, screen, and radio character actor. McNear is best remembered as the original voice of Doc Adams in the radio version of Gunsmoke and as Floyd Lawson (Floyd the Barber) on The Andy Griffith Show (1961–1967).
Howard McNear. Actor: The Andy Griffith Show. Although Los Angeles native Howard McNear had a long career on radio and in films, he will forever be remembered for his memorable - and scene-stealing - portrayal of Floyd the Barber in the long-running The Andy Griffith Show (1960) (actor Don Knotts once said that playing Floyd wasn't much of a ...
Howard McNear. Actor: The Andy Griffith Show. Although Los Angeles native Howard McNear had a long career on radio and in films, he will forever be remembered for his memorable - and scene-stealing - portrayal of Floyd the Barber in the long-running The Andy Griffith Show (1960) (actor Don Knotts once said that playing Floyd wasn't much of a ...
Howard Terbell McNear was a character actor from America. He portrayed a variety of roles in films, TV shows, radio programs, and theatre productions. His most notable performance was as Floyd Lawson, the barber in ‘The Andy Griffith Show’.
Howard McNear. American stage, motion picture, and television actor of the 1950s and 60s. Fondly remembered for his portrayal of 'Floyd the Barber' on the classic 1960s TV series The Andy Griffith Show. He also played 'Andy the Barber' on Leave it to Beaver.
Oct 20, 2020 · Actor Howard McNear brought the character to life, replacing the initial actor who had played Floyd in his first appearance.
Jan 3, 2024 · On January 3, 1969, Howard McNear passed away of complications from pneumonia caused by a stroke at San Fernando Valley Veterans Hospital in Sylmar, California. He was interred in the Los Angeles National Cemetery.
