He played Lon Chaney Jr. in the James Cagney classic and Howie, one of Opie's friends, on the beloved CBS sitcom.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Andy Griffith, who made homespun Southern wisdom his trademark as the wise sheriff in “The Andy Griffith Show” and the rumpled defense lawyer in “Matlock,” died Tuesday. He was 86.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Otis the Drunk (Hal Smith), Deputy Barney Fife (Don Knotts), Gomer Pyle (Jim Nabors) and Floyd the Barber (Howard McNear) are only ...

The grandson of a famous cinematographer, he also showed up on 'The Twilight Zone,' 'The Untouchables' and 'The Munsters.' By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Rosson died April 28 of a heart attack in Los ...

Dennis Rush, former child star who appeared opposite James Cagney in Man Of A Thousand Faces, and as Opie's pal on 'The Andy ...