Dana Andrews

Born: 1909-01-01

Birthplace: Covington County, Mississippi, USA

Biography

Carver Dana Andrews (January 1, 1909 – December 17, 1992) was an American actor. 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).

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Known For

Airport 1975
The Best Years of Our Lives
Laura
Battle of the Bulge
In Harm's Way
Elephant Walk
Night of the Demon
The Devil's Brigade
Good Guys Wear Black
The Ox-Bow Incident

Top Movie Credits

Airport 1975 Scott Freeman
Laura Det. Lt. Mark McPherson
Battle of the Bulge Colonel Pritchard
In Harm's Way Admiral Broderick
Elephant Walk Dick Carver
Night of the Demon Dr. John Holden
The Devil's Brigade Brig. Gen. Walter Naylor
The Ox-Bow Incident Donald Martin