Jack Dodson

Jack Dodson

Deceased · Born: May 16, 1931 · Died: Sep 16, 1994

1978
1960

Personal Details

BornMay 16, 1931 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Jack Dodson, a talented character actor, is most notably remembered for his iconic role as Howard Sprague, the endearing and somewhat geeky county clerk on The Andy Griffith Show. This beloved straight-laced "straight man" brought laughter and joy to audiences throughout the 1960s and 1970s, particularly alongside his co-star, Goober.

Career

1991
A Climate for Killing
A Climate for Killing as Sam Moorehouse
1986
Return to Mayberry
Return to Mayberry as Howard Sprague
1984
Great Performances
Great Performances as Paul Sycamore
1974
1972
The Getaway
The Getaway as Harold Clinton
1969
Angel in My Pocket
Angel in My Pocket as Norman Gresham
1968
Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D. as Howard Sprague
1967
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show as Howard Sprague
1966
Munster, Go Home!
Munster, Go Home! as Second Ship Steward (uncredited)