Richard O. Linke

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Richard O. Linke
Born(1917-10-23)October 23, 1917
Queens, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 15, 2016(2016-06-15) (aged 98)
Hawaii, U.S.[1][2]
Burial placePunchbowl National Cemetery, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
OccupationFilm producer
Years active1960–1986
Children3

Richard Oscar Linke (October 23, 1917 – June 15, 2016) was an American film producer. He produced over 200 episodes between 1960 and 1986. Linke was Andy Griffith's personal manager for nearly forty years.[3]

Biography[]

Linke was born in Queens, New York, on October 24, 1917. He died at his home in Hawaii of natural causes on June 15, 2016.[4][5]

References[]

  1. ^ Roberts, Sam (20 June 2016). "Richard Linke, Andy Griffith's Talent Manager, Dies at 98" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ "Richard O. Linke, Andy Griffith's longtime manager, dies". Business Insider. Associated Press.
  3. ^ "Richard O. Linke, Andy Griffith's longtime manager, dies". The Washington Times. Retrieved 2019-07-31.
  4. ^ Cavassuto, Maria (16 June 2016). "Richard O. Linke, Producer and Personal Manager of Andy Griffith, Dies at 98".
  5. ^ "OU Alumnus Richard Linke "The Man Who Made Mayberry" Dies at 98". 16 June 2016.

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