Actor Griffith is best known for his role as ANDY Taylor in the 1960s television series The ANDY Griffith Show. He was an American actor, comedian, television producer, Southern gospel singer, and writer. He was also known for his roles in the films A Face in the Crowd and Waitress. Griffith won three Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on television and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film A Face in the Crowd.