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Dana Andrews

Acting Born Jan 1, 1909 Died Dec 17, 1992 Covington County, Mississippi, USA 117 credits

Biography

Dana Andrews was an American actor. He was a leading man during the 1940s. Andrews is best known for his portrayal of a police detective in the film Laura and his performance as a World War II veteran in The Best Years of Our Lives. He continued acting in less prestigious roles and character parts into the 1980s. Andrews' career spanned several decades, with notable performances in film noir and critically acclaimed roles.

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Career timeline

Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Prince Jack
The Horror of It All
Showbiz Goes to War
Falcon Crest
The Pilot
IkeIke
The American GirlsGood Guys Wear BlackBorn AgainA Tree, a Rock, a Cloud
The Love BoatThe Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew MysteriesThe Last Hurrah
The Last Tycoon
Ellery QueenA Shadow in the StreetsTake a Hard RideThe First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant
Get Christie Love!Airport 1975
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Innocent Bystanders
The Failing of Raymond
Night Gallery
Bright Promise
The Dick Cavett ShowThe Devil's Brigade
IronsideHot Rods to HellThe CobraNo Diamonds for UrsulaThe Ten Million Dollar Grab
Family AffairJohnny RenoThe Frozen Dead
Battle of the BulgeIn Harm's WayThe Satan BugCrack in the WorldThe Loved One
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
The Mike Douglas ShowBen CaseyThe Dick Powell ShowThe Dick Powell ShowKraft Mystery Theatre
CheckmateThe Barbara Stanwyck ShowThe Crowded Sky
The Twilight Zone
Enchanted IslandThe Fearmakers
Spring ReunionNight of the DemonZero Hour!Armored Attack!
Playhouse 90Playhouse 90ComancheWhile the City SleepsBeyond a Reasonable Doubt
Strange Lady in TownSmoke Signal

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