Howard T. McNear (January 27, 1905 - January 3, 1969) was an American film, television and radio character actor. McNear was born in Los Angeles, California to Luzetta M. Spencer and Franklin E. McNear. He died in the San Fernando Valley from the effects of a stroke. He was best known for his performance as Floyd Lawson on "The Andy Griffith Show". The role was played through the years to adapt to his initial stroke. Wikipedia
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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 o www.imdb.com/name/nm0573830/