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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).
4 Videos. 23 Photos. 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 ...
- Actor, Soundtrack
- January 27, 1905
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- January 3, 1969
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
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Floyd Lawson ( Floyd the Barber) is a fictional character on the American sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. Floyd was primarily portrayed by actor Howard McNear . Character overview. Floyd the Barber was the slow-paced, somewhat absent-minded barber in the series' fictional town of Mayberry.
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- "Goober's Contest", The Andy Griffith Show, April 10, 1967
- Barber
His character described by Wikipedia as a “vague, chatty barber,” what is truly amazing is that in the middle of the show’s run, Howard suffered a stroke that resulted in the left side of his body being nearly paralyzed.
Oct 20, 2020 · Howard McNear, Floyd the Barber on 'Andy Griffith' Originated Doc on 'Gunsmoke'. By Courtney Campbell | October 20, 2020. The Andy Griffith Show was full of memorable character actors....
Mini Bio. 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 ...
