The Southern Gospel Singer
Since Andy Griffith studied music, many fans might not be surprised to find out that he was also a southern gospel singer. Andy realized that he could sing gospel while he was testing out his tonal abilities in a number of acting roles, most notably when he starred in A Face in the Crowd.
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Andy Griffith Took Andy Griffith To Court
In 2006, the actor Andy Griffith took another Andy Griffith to court. Originally named William Harold Fenrick, the man changed his name to try to win an election. He wanted to become the sheriff of Grant County, Wisconsin. He was sued because he clearly violated the Andy Griffith trademark when he used the name.