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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 ...
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’.
Jun 27, 2024 · In 1963, Howard McNear suffered a stroke that had the effects of paralyzing half of his body, forcing him to leave The Andy Griffith Show — and you could definitely feel his absence.
Oct 20, 2020 · Actor Howard McNear brought the character to life, replacing the initial actor who had played Floyd in his first appearance.
Howard Terbell McNear (January 27, 1905 – January 3, 1969) was an American actor. He is best remembered for his role as the barber Floyd Lawson on The Andy Griffith Show (1961–1967).
Howard Terbell McNear was an American actor. He is best remembered for his role as the barber Floyd Lawson on The Andy Griffith Show .
Character actor Howard McNear made a name for himself on network radio in a vast array of characterizations, from snivelling murderers to dapper French detectives. McNear's best-known radio role was as Doc on Gunsmoke, which ran from 1955 to 1962; his spin on the character was slightly more ghoulish than the interpretation offered by Milburn ...
Jan 3, 2024 · Howard Mcnear as Andy the barber on Leave It To Beaver In 1961, he was cast as the talkative barber Floyd Lawson on The Andy Griffith Show. During the show's run, Howard suffered a stroke that rendered the left side of his body nearly paralyzed.