Dana Andrews
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Carver Dana Andrews (January 1, 1909 – December 17, 1992) was an American film actor who became a major star in what is now known as film noir. A leading man during the 1940s, he continued acting in less prestigious roles and character parts into the 1980s. He is best known for his portrayal of obsessed police detective Mark McPherson in the noir Laura (1944) and his critically acclaimed performance as World War II veteran Fred Derry in The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).
For the American singer and musician, see Dana Andrews (musician).
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Born | Carver Dana Andrews (1909-01-01)January 1, 1909 Near Collins, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | December 17, 1992(1992-12-17) (aged 83) Los Alamitos, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1938–1985 |
Spouses | Janet Murray
(m. 1932; died 1935)Mary Todd (m. 1939) |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Steve Forrest (brother) |
15th President of the Screen Actors Guild | |
In office August 8, 1963 – June 3, 1965 | |
Preceded by | George Chandler |
Succeeded by | Charlton Heston |
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