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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). Career. McNear studied at the Oatman School of Theater and later joined a stock company in San Diego. [4]
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’.
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 ...
Jan 19, 2021 · Howard McNear had a career that differed from many actors of his time. Having started his long and successful career by doing radio shows, he switched to the world of television and became a great actor on-screen as well.
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).
Jun 27, 2024 · Floyd the Barber is one of the memorable characters from 'The Andy Griffith Show,' and now's your chance to learn about actor Howard McNear.
Nov 15, 2018 · Howard McNear, 1905-1969, was one of the great character actors. He played Doc Adams on the Gunsmoke radio program and barber Floyd Lawson on TV’s Andy Griffith show. McNear’s first TV appearance as barber occurred in 1958, giving Wally Cleaver a shave on “Leave it to Beaver”.
Jun 27, 2024 · Howard McNear becomes Floyd the Barber. In 1961, Howard McNear joined the cast of The Andy Griffith Show as Floyd Lawson, better known as “Floyd the Barber.”. The series, of course, was already a huge success and the actor was caught off guard by the popularity he was suddenly experiencing.
Oct 20, 2020 · Actor Howard McNear brought the character to life, replacing the initial actor who had played Floyd in his first appearance.
