Back to peopleHoward McNearKnown forActingBornJanuary 27, 1905DiedJanuary 3, 1969Place of birthLos Angeles, California, USABiographyLife and careerHoward Terbell McNear (January 27, 1905 – January 3, 1969) was an American actor. He is best remembered for his role as the barber Floyd Lawson on The Andy Griffith Show (1961–1967).Filmography5 filmsAll5Acting5Irma la Douce1963as ConciergeThe Errand Boy1961as Dexter SneakBlue Hawaii1961as Mr. ChapmanAnatomy of a Murder1959as Dr. Adelord DompierreBell, Book and Candle1958as Andy White