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

Laura
Kit Carson
Airport 1975
Battle of the Bulge
In Harm's Way
Tobacco Road
The Best Years of Our Lives
Fallen Angel
Canyon Passage
Assignment: Paris

Top Movie Credits

Laura Det. Lt. Mark McPherson
Kit Carson Captain John C. Fremont
Airport 1975 Scott Freeman
Battle of the Bulge Colonel Pritchard
In Harm's Way Admiral Broderick
Tobacco Road Capt. Tim Harmon
Fallen Angel Eric Stanton
Canyon Passage Logan Stuart