Howard McNear
Biography
Howard McNear was an American actor born in Los Angeles, California, USA on January 27, 1905. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with 62 credits to his name. McNear's acting career spanned a significant period of time, and he is remembered for his role on The Andy Griffith Show, where he played the character of Floyd Lawson from 1961 to 1967. McNear passed away on January 3, 1969, at the age of 63. He is also known by the shortened name Howard.
Career overview
Howard McNear was an American actor. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry. McNear's career spanned multiple projects, with a total of 62 known credits.
McNear's most notable role was as the barber Floyd Lawson on The Andy Griffith Show, which he played from 1961 to 1967. This television series is a significant part of his acting credits. The show was a popular program during its run.
Howard McNear's acting career was marked by his appearances in various projects, including television shows. He is best remembered for his portrayal of Floyd Lawson on The Andy Griffith Show. McNear's work in the entertainment industry was extensive, with a total of 62 known credits.
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- The Fortune Cookie (1966) as Mr. Cimoli
- Honey West (1965) as Mr. Tweedy
- Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1965)
- Love and Kisses (1965) as Frisby
- My Blood Runs Cold (1965) as Henry
- Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) as Mr Pettibone
- Irma la Douce (1963) as Concierge
- The Wheeler Dealers (1963) as Mr. Wilson
- Fun in Acapulco (1963) as Dr. Stevers (uncredited)
- Follow That Dream (1962) as George
- Chun King Chow Mein Hour (1962) as Floyd Trimble
- Blue Hawaii (1961) as Mr. Chapman
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) as Congressman Llewellyn Parker
- The Errand Boy (1961) as Dexter Sneak
- Bachelor Flat (1961) as Dr. Dylan Bowman
- Mr. Digit and the Battle of Bubbling Brook (1961) as Mr. Digit
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Floyd Lawson
- The Flintstones (1960) as Doctor (voice)
- Thriller (1960) as Jack Passasstroy
- The Tall Man (1960)
- Pete and Gladys (1960)
- Angel (1960)
- Heller in Pink Tights (1960) as Photographer
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Mitchell
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Bramhoff
- The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
- Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Dr. Adelord Dompierre
- It Started with a Kiss (1959) as Emile (uncredited)
- The Big Circus (1959) as Mr. Lomax
- Good Day for a Hanging (1959) as Olson
- -30- (1959) as Editor
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Man with a Camera (1958)
- Bell, Book and Candle (1958) as Andy White
- No Time at All (1958) as Bertram
- The Real McCoys (1957)
- Maverick (1957)
- Maverick (1957) as Copes
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Leave It to Beaver (1957)
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Dr. Braun
- M Squad (1957) as Carl Hoganson
- The Thin Man (1957)
- The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown (1957) as John Myers (uncredited)
- Public Pigeon No. 1 (1957) as Warden
- Affair in Reno (1957) as James T. James
- Wire Service (1956) as Caldwell
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- You Can't Run Away from It (1956) as Vernon, Second proprietor
- Bundle of Joy (1956) as Mr. Appleby
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Mr. Bradley
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Joe
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Pete
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Howard
- The Millionaire (1955) as Smitty
- The Millionaire (1955) as Mayor Tom Palen
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Pickett
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Maxwell
- Lassie (1954)
- December Bride (1954)
- Drums Across the River (1954) as Stilwell (as Howard Mc.Near)
- The Long, Long Trailer (1954) as Joe Hittaway (uncredited)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Mr. Seeley
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Selk
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Wadleigh
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Clarence Dinwoodie
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Otto Schmidt
- Escape from Fort Bravo (1953) as Watson (uncredited)
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Mr. Stern
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Buyer
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Owens
- Dragnet (1951)
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Mr. Crawford (uncredited)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Mr. Shope, landlord