Howard McNear: 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 stretch for McNear, as his real personality was pretty much like...
Known For: The Andy Griffith Show (Floyd ColbyFloyd LawsonFloyd Lawson (1960-1962, 1964-1967)Floyd, The Barber), Blue Hawaii (Mr. Chapman), Anatomy of a Murder (Dr. Dompierre), Follow That Dream (George)