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Opie was not actually short for anything. It was said that he was named after Opie Cates, a musician. Opie was portrayed by Ron Howard.
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What is opie short for on the Andy Griffith show?
Opie is a full name it is not short for anything. There are two explanations of the name's origin. One is that Opie Taylor was named by Andy Griffith after bandleader and radio actor Opie Cates.[1][2] The other is that he was named for Opie Shelton (1915-1999), a childhood friend of Griffith, who went on to become president of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
What is the birth name of Opie Read?
Win Opie's birth name is Frederick Winfield Opie.
What were the names of Julian Opie's parents?
Julian Opie's dad is named Roger Opie and his mum is named Norma Opie.
What has the author R Opie written?
R. Opie has written: 'Monetarism and madness, by R. Opie'
What is the name of Julian opie's wife?
Julian Opie's wife is the British artist Aniela Opie.
What was the name of Julian Opie's father?
Roger Opie
Who were Julian Opie's parents?
julian Opies dad is named Roger Opie and his mum is named Norma Opie
Who influenced Julian Opie to paint?
how did Julian opie get in to art
When was Iona Opie born?
Iona Opie was born in 1923.
When was Amelia Opie born?
Amelia Opie was born in 1769.
When did Amelia Opie die?
Amelia Opie died in 1853.
When did Opie Cates die?
Opie Cates died in 1987.
