He is the face of small-town America, a man whose portrayal of Sheriff Andy Taylor created an enduring vision of a simpler, kinder world. But Andy Griffith’s path to Mayberry was paved with hard-fought success and a range of talent that extends far beyond the rocking chair on the front porch. This episode of BIOGRAPHY follows Griffith from his humble North Carolina roots to his explosive film debut in A Face in the Crowd and his reign as the master of the legal drama in Matlock. Discover the meticulous artist behind the easygoing grin—a man who transformed his own life into a piece of American mythology.