Today we are mourning the loss of beloved actor Jack Dodson, who passed away on Friday at the age of 63. Dodson was best known for his role as Howard Sprague, the officious egghead county clerk, in “The Andy Griffith Show” and its offshoot “Mayberry R.F.D.”
Jack was born John Smeaton Dodson in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He married art director Mary Dodson in 1959 and they had two children, Christina and Amy.
Throughout his career, Jack appeared in over 100 films and television shows throughout his career including “That Girl,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Odd Couple,” “Happy Days,” and many more.
In addition to his beloved role as Howard Sprague on “The Andy Griffith Show” and its spinoff, he also co-starred with Carroll O’Connor in the comedy series “Archie Bunker’s Place” wich ran from 1979 to 1983.
On the big screen he starred alongside Gary Busey in “Lethal Weapon” (1987), Steve Martin in “LA Story” (1991) and with Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin in “Midnight Run” (1988).
Dodson will be remembered fondly by friends, family, fans of The Andy Griffith Show, and all those who loved him for his incredible talent on both stage and screen. We send our condolences to his wife Mary who passed away just a few months before him as well as their children Christina and Amy who have lost their father far too soon.
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Did Jack Dodson Have Children?
Yes, Jack Dodson had two children with his wife Mary Dodson. Their names were Christina and Amy. Both were born during the couple’s 35-year marriage, which lasted from 28 August 1959 until Jack Dodson’s death on 16 September 1994.
What Became of Howard Sprague on The Andy Griffith Show?
Howard Sprague, played by Jack Dodson, was a recurring character on the popular 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show and its spin-off Mayberry R.F.D. He was an officious egghead who often clashed with Sheriff Andy Taylor over the latter’s laid-back approach to law enforcement in their small North Carolina town. Sadly, Dodson passed away at the age of 63 on Friday, April 10th, 2020, after a yearlong illness. He will be remembered fondly by fans of both shows as Howard Sprague for his witty one-liners and memorable interactions with the other characters.
Is Howard Sprague Still Alive?
Yes, Howard Sprague, the character portrayed by actor Jack Dodson on “The Andy Griffith Show” and its offshoot “Mayberry R.F.D.,” has died. Dodson passed away at the age of 63 on Friday at Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center due to heart failure.
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Conclusion
Jack Dodson was an American actor best known for his role as Howard Sprague on the iconic television series “The Andy Griffith Show” and its spin-off “Mayberry R.F.D.” He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and married art director Mary Dodson with whom he had two children, Christina and Amy. Sadly, Dodson passed away at 63 after a yearlong illness on Friday at a suburban hospital. He will be remembered fondly by fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” as the officious egghead Howard Sprague, a character who brought a great deal of humor to the show.
