An overview of the childhood and early education of Andy Griffith, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Andy Griffith was a multifaceted American entertainer, spanning acting, comedy, television production, singing, and writing. He was known for his Southern charm and folksy characters. Griffith initially gained recognition in films like 'A Face in the Crowd' and 'No Time for Sergeants,' but he achieved enduring fame through his television roles. He starred as Andy Taylor in the iconic sitcom 'The Andy Griffith Show' and later as Ben Matlock in the legal drama 'Matlock,' both roles solidifying his place in television history.
In 1945, while a student at the University of North Carolina, Andy Griffith was initiated as a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a national social music fraternity for men.
On August 22, 1949, Andy Griffith married Barbara Bray Edwards, and they adopted two children.
In 1957, Andy Griffith and Barbara Bray Edwards' son, Andy Samuel Griffith Jr. (Sam Griffith), was born.
In 1972, Andy Griffith and Barbara Bray Edwards divorced.
In 1973, Andy Griffith married Solica Cassuto, a Greek actress.
In 1981, Andy Griffith and Solica Cassuto divorced.
On April 12, 1983, Andy Griffith and Cindi Knight married after they met while she was a cast member of The Lost Colony, and they remained married until Griffith's death.
In April 1983, Andy Griffith was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and could not walk for seven months.
In 1989, Andy Griffith declined an offer by Democratic Party officials to run against Jesse Helms, a Republican Senator from North Carolina.
On May 9, 2000, Andy Griffith underwent quadruple heart-bypass surgery at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
In 2000, Andy Griffith appeared in a last-minute campaign commercial endorsing Democratic Party candidate Mike Easley for governor of North Carolina. Easley won the election, and many credited Griffith's endorsement for stopping his falling poll numbers, dubbing Easley's victory as the "Mayberry Miracle".
In 2001, Andy Griffith spoke at the inauguration ceremonies of Mike Easley, who won the election thanks to Griffith's endorsement.
In November 2006, William Harold Fenrick of Platteville, Wisconsin, legally changed his name to Andrew Jackson Griffith and ran unsuccessfully for sheriff of Grant County.
On May 4, 2007, a U.S. District Court Judge ruled that Griffith/Fenrick did not violate federal trademark law by changing his name to Andrew Jackson Griffith to run for office.
On September 5, 2007, Andy Griffith underwent hip surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after a fall.
In October 2008, Andy Griffith appeared with Ron Howard in a Funny or Die video endorsement for Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
In 2009, Andy Griffith spoke at the inauguration ceremonies of Bev Perdue.
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