Andy Griffith’s Net Worth 2023: Age, Spouse, Kids, Death, Movies

What is Andy Griffith’s Net Worth?

Net Worth in 2024	USD 60 million
Full Name	Andy Samuel Griffith
Nick Name	Andy Griffith
Birth Place	Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States
Birthday	1 June 1926
Death Date	3 July 2012
Death Place	Manteo, North Carolina, United States
Age	86 years old
Occupation	American actor, comedian, TV producer
Sun Sign	Gemini
Education	University of North Carolina (UNC)
Spouse/Ex-Wife	Cindi Knight (m. 1983–2012), Solica Casuto (m. 1973–1981), Barbara Griffith (m. 1949–1972)
Children	2
Son	Andy Griffith Jr. (Producer)
Daughter	Dixie Griffith

Who was Andy Griffith? Biography

Andy Samuel Griffith was an American actor, comedian, television producer, writer, and singer. At the time of his death, Andy Griffith‘s net worth was calculated at $60 Million.

He was a multi-talented and multi-tasked personality.

Griffith was popular for his show “The Andy Griffith Show”. The show entertained the audiences for nearly 8 years (1960 to 1968) and is considered the most famous work of Griffith’s.

His other iconic piece of work was starring in the TV lawyer drama “Matlock” as “Ben Matlock”. It ran successfully from years 1986 to 1995.

Andy Griffith was a very versatile actor; he never became typecast and kept it interesting. He was also a gospel singer and recorded few albums.

Griffith died in Manteo, North Carolina on July 3, 2012, at the age of 86 because of poor health and sudden cardiac arrest.

His net worth at the time of his death was $60 million, which today (July 2024) is now calculated to 69 million (after adjusting inflation).

Let’s throw some light on Griffith’s early life and education and later we will discuss Andy Griffith‘s net worth and personal life.

Early Life:

On June 1, 1926, Andy Griffith was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina to parents Carl Lee Griffith and Geneva.

Andy led a life in poverty in his childhood.

He has attended “Mount Airy High School” and graduated from high school in 1944.

Griffith also held a degree in music from “University of North Carolina”.

How did Andy Griffith has made a net worth of USD 60 million?

In this article, we’ll discuss how much money Andy Griffith has made in his life.

Andy Griffith had a net worth of 60 million at the time of his death in July 2012.

Career Beginning:

At the starting of his career, Griffith started as a music and drama teacher at “Goldsboro High School” for three years.

Then in 1954, he made his TV debut, he was invited as a guest on the “Ed Sullivan Show”.

Early Television shows and appearances:

Andy Griffith appeared in the teleplay “No time for Sergeants” in March 1955.

He later made an appearance on TV again with a film, “A Face in the crowd”.

Griffith was also seen as a guest star on the sitcom “Make room for Daddy”.

The Andy Griffith Show:

The beginning of the decade of the 60s proved to be very fruitful for Andy Griffith. The super hit show was launched that year and entertained the audience for long 8 years.

It also benefitted Griffith financially and became a major part of his net worth.

Work in movies:

In the year 1968, Griffith bid adieu to the popular and insanely famous show “The Andy Griffith Show” and started trying his luck in movies.

Some of his famous movies are:

• A Face in the Crowd (1957)
• The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)
• Play the Game (2009)
• Angel in my pocket (1969)
• Waitress (2007)
• Onion head (1958) and many more.

Matlock:

Andy Griffith is also remembered for one of his major roles in “Ben Matlock” in “Matlock”. It ran for the period of 9 years from 1986 to 1995. The show was great and also nominated four times Emmy Award.

Sum Up:

To conclude, we can say that, Griffith has done a lot of acting work in the past 5 decades. He was people’s beloved and had a lot of fan following. He has earned well in his career and made a name for himself.

Although, Andy Griffith’s net worth and career earnings were calculated at $60 million.

Andy Griffith‘s Wife & Kids

Andy Griffith was a married man. He has married thrice in his lifetime. Here is the detail of all his spouses:

Barbara Bray Edwards (m. 1949- div. 1972):

Andy Griffith married Barbara on August 22, 1949. They stayed together till 1972 and then mutually headed for divorce. They had adopted two children namely, Andy Samuel Griffith Jr. and Dixie Nann Griffith.

Solica Cassuto (m. 1973- div. 1981):

Griffith married Greek actress Solica Cassuto from years 1973 to 1981. They didn’t have any children.

Cindy Knight (m. 1983-2012):

Andy Griffith was married to his life till his last breath. They were inseparable. The duo wed on April 12, 1983. They also didn’t have any children of their own.

Andy Griffith’s Kids:

Andy Griffith never had his biological children. He had foster kids (One daughter and one son) along with his first wife Barbara Griffith. Here is the detail of their adoption and more.

• Andy Samuel Griffith Jr.: He was born on December 8, 1958, and died on 17 January 1996 because of alcohol addiction. He was a real-estate developer.
• Dixie Nann Griffith: The second adopted child of Andy Griffth was a girl. He adopted Dixie Nann after his co-adopted brother.

Andy Griffith raised his foster kids like his own and also spent a lot of time during their childhood.

Cause and time of Andy Griffith’s Death:

Andy Griffith died on July 3, 2012, from a sudden heart attack. He was aged 86 at that time.

Griffith breathed his last at his home in Manteo, Roanoke Island, in Dare County, North Carolina.

He is resting in peace at his family cemetery. He was buried in just five hours of his death because of his family member’s request.

Quick Recap

Source of Information

Wikipedia, IMDb, www.biography.com

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