David Andrews
Biography
David Andrews is an American actor born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University as an undergraduate and later studied law at Duke University and Stanford Law School, graduating in the late 1970s. Andrews began his acting career with a starring role in the 1984 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. He also appeared in Stephen King's Graveyard Shift in 1990 and played James Earp in the 1994 film Wyatt Earp. Andrews has a career spanning multiple media, with a focus on acting. He is known for his work in film and television, with a total of 93 known credits.
Career overview
David Andrews is an American actor. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Andrews attended Louisiana State University as an undergraduate, followed by a year at the Duke University School of Law and two years at Stanford Law School, from which he graduated in the late 1970s.
Andrews began his acting career with a starring role in the 1984 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. He continued to work in film and television throughout the 1980s and 1990s. In 1990, Andrews starred in Stephen King's Graveyard Shift. He also appeared in the 1994 film Wyatt Earp, where he played the role of James Earp.
Andrews has a significant number of acting credits, with 93 known credits to his name. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, primarily as an actor.
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Full Filmography
97 titles- The Gardener (2026) as Tom
- Tales from Zone 7 - An Oral History of the Making of Cherry 2000 (2024) as Himself
- The Black Hamptons (2022) as Peter Sing
- The Boys (2019) as Senator Calhoun
- For All Mankind (2019) as Admiral Scott Uken
- Watchmen (2019) as Deputy Director Farragut
- A.I. 187 (2019) as William Palmer
- Tell Me a Story (2018) as Richard Winston
- Forsaken Son (2017)
- Shooter (2016) as Sam Vincent
- The Catch (2016) as Tony Ellis
- The Whispers (2015) as Secretary of Defense Frommer
- Cocked (2015) as Clyde
- The Squeeze (2015) as Player #1 Billy Bob
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014) as Hugh Murphy
- Crisis (2014) as Agent Hurst
- Jessabelle (2014) as Leon
- Don't Know Yet (2014) as Swag
- House of Cards (2013) as Tim Corbet
- World War Z (2013) as Navy Captain Mullenaro
- Scandal (2012) as George Reed
- Perception (2012) as FBI Agent Krueger
- Revolution (2012) as Bill O'Halloran
- Arthur Newman (2012) as Chuck Willoughby
- Justified (2010) as Tillman Napier
- Dear John (2010) as Mr. Curtis
- Fair Game (2010) as Scooter Libby
- Marry Me (2010) as Swan Carter
- The Jensen Project (2010) as Edwin
- Castle (2009) as Carl Shelton
- Lie to Me (2009) as Dr. Stanley Heaton
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Simon Bell's Lawyer
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as The Walters' Lawyer
- Infomercials (2009) as William
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as George Lafferty
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Sheriff Bruner
- The Closer (2005) as Donald Baxter, Jr.
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Dr. Albert Glassman
- Surface (2005) as Furella
- Stealth (2005) as Ray
- The Rain Makers (2005) as Jerry
- The Dead Will Tell (2004) as John Hytner
- The Last Summer (2004) as Richard Finney
- NCIS (2003) as Errol Coyne
- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) as Robert Brewster
- A Touch of Fate (2003) as James Kline
- Two Soldiers (2003) as Lieutenant Hogenbeck
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Richard Bowman
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Bruce Faber
- A Walk to Remember (2002) as Mr. Kelly
- Town Diary (2002) as Brian McCauley
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Lloyd Anson Wilkes
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Gerald Bayless
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Lorian
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Michael Piper
- Band of Brothers (2001) as General Elbridge G. Chapman
- Hannibal (2001) as FBI Agent Pearsall
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Officer Fromansky
- Navigating the Heart (2000) as William Sanders
- Fight Club (1999) as Thomas at Remaining Men Together
- Switched at Birth (1999) as James Barlow
- The Color of Courage (1999) as Philip Renfrew
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Gus Weiner
- From the Earth to the Moon (1998) as Frank Borman
- Fifteen and Pregnant (1998) as Cal Spangler
- The Rat Pack (1998) as G-Man #3
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Se'tak
- The Practice (1997) as Judge Wilbur Stuckey
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Jay Crew
- Under Pressure (1997) as Reese Braverton
- Our Son, the Matchmaker (1996) as Steve Carson
- JAG (1995) as Col. / Maj. Gen. Gordon 'Biff' Cresswell
- JAG (1995) as Maj. Gen. Gordon 'Biff' Cresswell
- Murder One (1995)
- Apollo 13 (1995) as Pete Conrad
- The Monroes (1995)
- Shame II: The Secret (1995) as Josh McHale
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Jim Sullivan
- Wyatt Earp (1994) as James Earp
- Deconstructing Sarah (1994) as Paul
- The Waiter (1993) as Nigel
- Mann & Machine (1992) as Det. Bobby Mann
- The Antagonists (1991) as Jack Scarlett
- Graveyard Shift (1990) as John Hall
- A Son's Promise (1990) as Wayne O'Kelley
- Cherry 2000 (1987) as Sam Treadwell
- Pulaski (1987) as Larry Summers (aka Pulaski)
- The Equalizer (1985) as Del Larkin
- The Equalizer (1985) as Dale Stevens
- Lime Street (1985)
- Wild Horses (1985) as Dean Ellis
- Midas Valley (1985)
- Miami Vice (1984) as Jack Crockett
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) as Foreman
- The Burning Bed (1984) as Wimpy Hughes
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Prodigal Sons as Jim Ballard
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Andrews best known for?
David Andrews is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Boys (2019), For All Mankind (2019), Watchmen (2019), Tell Me a Story (2018).
When and where was David Andrews born?
David Andrews was born on November 2, 1952 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does David Andrews have?
David Andrews has accumulated over 97 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is David Andrews's background in cinema and television?
David Andrews is an American actor born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University as an undergraduate and later studied law at Duke University and Stanford Law School, graduating in the late 1970s. Andrews began his acting career with a starring role in the 1984 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm...