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1937–1967. Spouse. Helen [1] Howard Terbell McNear (January 27, 1905 – January 3, 1969 [2] [3]) 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 stretch for McNear, as his real personality was ...
- January 27, 1905
- January 3, 1969
Family & Personal Life. Born on January 27, 1905, in Los Angeles, California, USA, Howard McNear was the son of Luzetta M. Spencer and Franklin E. McNear. He received his initial education in acting at the Oatman School of Theater and later convinced a stock company in San Diego to hire him. McNear exchanged wedding vows with Helen Spats on ...
Aug 26, 2019 · Howard McNear was married to his wife, Helen Spats. The pair tied the knot on 14 Jan 1935, in a stunning wedding ceremony. The couple welcomed a child, Christopher McNear together. The couple shared a loving relationship throughout their married life. McNear and his spouse Christopher were together until his death on January 3, 1969, from ...
Feb 28, 2022 · Howard McNear played Floyd the Barber on 'The Andy Griffith Show' and more. Take a look at his life before, during and after the series. ... Howard had married his wife, Helen Spats, in 1926 and ...
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Oct 28, 2020 · Howard McNear, left, with George Lindsey in 1966 | CBS via Getty Images ... They wanted McNear. Griffith contacted McNear’s wife, who agreed it would be good for her husband to get back into ...
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 stretch for McNear, as his real personality was ...
