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Howard Terbell McNear (January 27, 1905 – January 3, 1969) 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).
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 ...
- January 27, 1905
- January 3, 1969
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 ...
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- San Fernando Valley, California, USA
Oct 20, 2020 · Actor Howard McNear brought the character to life, replacing the initial actor who had played Floyd in his first appearance.
Howard Terbell McNear (January 27, 1905 – January 3, 1969) was an American actor. He is best remembered for his role as the barber Floyd Lawson on The Andy Griffith Show (1961–1967).
Jan 3, 2024 · Howard studied at the Oatman School of Theater and he joined a theater company in San Diego where he was a leading man. Howard began working in radio in the late 1930s, finding some fame for himself as an action star in the 1937–1940 radio serial "Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police".
