James Best (July 26, 1926-April 6, 2015) appeared in two episodes of The Andy Griffith Show. He is best remembered for playing Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on "The Dukes of Hazzard". His film appearances include Comanche Territory, Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair, Francis Goes to West Point, The President's Lady, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, The Caine Mutiny, A Man Called Peter, Forbidden Planet, The Naked and the Dead, The Killer Shrews, Shenandoah, Sounder, The End, Hooper and Return of the Killer Shrews. James past away at the age of 88, due to complications from pneumonia.