American actor (1909–1992) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dana Andrews (January 1, 1909 – December 17, 1992) was an American movie actor. He was one of the most famous Hollywood actors during the 1940s. He was known for his role in The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).
Dana Andrews | |
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President of the Screen Actors Guild | |
In office 1963–1965 | |
Preceded by | George Chandler |
Succeeded by | Charlton Heston |
Personal details | |
Born | Carver Dana Andrews January 1, 1909 Covington County, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | December 17, 1992 83) Los Alamitos, California, U.S. | (aged
Spouse(s) |
Janet Murray (m. 1932–1935)Mary Todd (m. 1939–1992) |
Children | David Andrews (1933-1964) Katharine Andrews (b. 1942) Stephen Andrews (b. 1944) Susan Andrews (b. 1948) |
Occupation | Actor |
Andrews died from pneumonia and heart failure caused by Alzheimer's disease, aged 83.[1]
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