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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 (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.
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- San Fernando Valley, California, USA
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 ...
- January 27, 1905
- January 3, 1969
5 days ago · He was born Howard Terbell McNear on January 27, 1905 in Los Angeles, and became fascinated by the idea of performing at an early age. This would result in a career that would only span from 1953 ...
Feb 28, 2022 · Learn about Howard McNear's career, stroke and legacy as the beloved character of Floyd the Barber on the classic sitcom. See photos, quotes and tributes from fans and co-stars of the show.
- Ed Gross
Oct 20, 2020 · Actor Howard McNear brought the character to life, replacing the initial actor who had played Floyd in his first appearance.
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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'.
