Howard McNair

Quick Facts

Full Name	Howard McNair
Occupation	Actor
Date Of Birth	Jan 27, 1905(1905-01-27)
Age	119
Date Of Death	1969-01-03
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Capricorn

Howard McNair Biography

Howard McNair is one of the most popular and richest Actor who was born on January 27, 1905 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Howard Terbell McNear, born January 27, 1905, died January 3, 1969. He was an American screen, radio, and stage actor. McNear is most well-known for his role as Floyd Lawson (the barber) in The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968).

McNear, who suffered complications from pneumonia after a stroke at San Fernando Valley Veterans Hospital, Sylmar, California, on January 3, 1969, died. His remains were interred at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. Parley Baer, actor, delivered his eulogy. Baer played Mayor Roy Stoner, the second Mayor to appear in Andy Griffith Show. McNear also played Doc Adams on the radio version Gunsmoke. He often interacted with Chester Proudfoot, who was also played by Baer.

McNear was first cast in 1961 as Floyd Lawson, a vague and chatty barber on The Andy Griffith Show. He suffered a stroke during the show’s run that left his left side paralyzed. To recover, he left the series for almost a year and half. Andy Griffith asked McNear to come back to the series. McNear accepted, despite his inability to stand or walk. The production crew also accommodated Floyd, who was often seen standing or seated on the screen. He was often seen sitting down at the barbershop bench, rather than actively trimming his hair. McNear would hold a newspaper in his left hand or rest his hand on his lap during his post-stroke scenes. He then moved his right arm and hand while speaking his lines. McNear’s character can be heard entering the courthouse in a 1964 episode entitled “Otis Sues the County” as well as a 1967 episode called “Goober’s Contest”. Next, Floyd is seen sitting in a chair. Jack Dodson, the actor who played Howard Sprague in The Andy Griffith Show, says McNear started having trouble remembering his lines, and then became anxious and frustrated. In 1967, he left the series.

Howard McNair Net Worth

Howard McNair is one of the richest Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Howard McNair 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

McNear was the son of Franklin E. McNear and Luzetta M. Spencer. McNear attended the Oatman School of Theater, and then joined a stock firm in San Diego. McNear was also a radio operator from the 1930s. He distinguished himself as Clint Barlow, the ace operator of Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police in the 1937-1940 radio serial Speed Gibson. McNear was capable of authoritative roles but preferred character roles that were often comical.

He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps as a private during World War II. He was the creator of Doc Charles Adams, the character in CBS Radio’s Gunsmoke (1952-1961). McNear was a CBS employee for many years. He was featured on many of the TV and radio programs. He was a regular guest on the radio detective series Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, from 1955 to 1960, playing various roles. McNear’s film debut was in an uncredited role as Escape from Fort Bravo in 1953. He appeared in the first episode of “Gunsmoke” in 1955. McNear appeared in an episode of Leave it to Beaver as “Andy,” a barber who gave Wally his first shave. He would appear in more than 100 guest spots on television and film over the course of his career. McNear portrayed the role of Dr. Dompierre, a 1959 film about a man who was convicted of rape. McNear played the role of Mr. Barnaby in 1960’s episode of Peter Gunn. He was a happy-go-lucky crazy chemist who killed 15 mobsters and did it as a community duty.

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Facts & Trivia

Howard Ranked on the list of most popular Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Howard McNair celebrates birthday on January 27 of every year.

Why did Howard McNear leave The Andy Griffith Show?

In 1961, McNear was cast as the vague, chatty barber Floyd Lawson on The Andy Griffith Show. In 1963, he suffered a stroke that rendered most of the left side of his body paralyzed. He left the series for nearly a year and a half to recover.

How many Floyd's were on Andy Griffith?

It was seemingly not Walter Baldwin, the actor who first played the character in “Stranger in Town.” That means that at least three men played the character onscreen!

How old was Howard McNear died?

63 years (1905–1969)

How many strokes did Howard McNear have?

After his 1963 stroke , McNear returned to work on The Andy Griffith Show in 1965. Two years later, however, he had another stroke that ended his life.

Why did Barney leave The Andy Griffith Show?

Fife appeared on The Andy Griffith Show from the show’s beginning in 1960 until 1965, when Knotts left the show to pursue a career in feature films. It is explained that Fife had left Mayberry to take a job as a detective in Raleigh, North Carolina.