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Harry Andrews

Acting Born Nov 10, 1911 Died Mar 6, 1989 Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK 110 credits

Biography

Harry Andrews was an English film actor. He made his film debut in The Red Beret in 1953. Andrews was known for his frequent portrayals of tough military officers. He appeared in The Hill alongside Sean Connery. Andrews' performance in The Hill earned him recognition. He was also an accomplished Shakespearean actor, performing at various theatres in England and New York City. Andrews was born on November 10, 1911, in Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK. He passed away on March 6, 1989, at the age of 77. Andrews' acting career spanned multiple credits, with a total of 108 known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Harry Andrews was an English film actor known for his portrayals of tough military officers. He made his film debut in The Red Beret in 1953. Andrews' performance in The Hill alongside Sean Connery earned him recognition.

Prior to his film career, Andrews was an accomplished Shakespearean actor, appearing at various theatres in England and New York City. This background likely influenced his work in film, where he often portrayed authoritative figures. Andrews' film career spanned multiple decades, with a notable body of work that showcased his acting abilities.

Andrews' film career included numerous performances, with a total of 108 known credits. His work in film and theatre demonstrated his range and versatility as an actor.

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Career timeline

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
Clowns
The Play on OneJack the Ripper
Cause Célèbre
The Return of Sherlock HolmesAll Passion SpentAll Passion Spent
Screen TwoMesmerized
Sherlock Holmes
A J Wentworth, BAThe Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
DynastyAgatha Christie's Seven Dials Mystery
A Question of GuiltClosing RanksS.O.S. TitanicHawk the SlayerThe Curse of King Tut's Tomb
Tales of the UnexpectedA Question Of Faith
SupermanDeath on the NileWatership DownThe Medusa TouchThe Big Sleep
The Prince and the PauperEquus
ClayhangerThe Blue BirdSky RidersThe Passover Plot
Valley ForgeShades of Greene
The Internecine ProjectThe Story of Jacob and Joseph
Orson Welles' Great MysteriesTheatre of BloodThe MacKintosh ManThe Final ProgrammeMan at the Top
What the Peeper SawThe Ruling ClassBurke & HareMan of La ManchaThe Nightcomers
Nicholas and Alexandra
Brotherly LoveWuthering HeightsToo Late the HeroEntertaining Mr. Sloane
ITV Saturday Night TheatreBattle of BritainPlay DirtyThe Southern StarA Nice Girl Like Me
The Charge of the Light BrigadeA Dandy in AspicThe Night They Raided Minsky'sThe Sea Gull
The Night of the GeneralsThe Deadly AffairDanger RouteI'll Never Forget What's'isnameThe Long Duel
Modesty Blaise
The Agony and the EcstasyThe HillThe Truth About SpringThe Sun... the Sand... the HillThe Sun... the Sand... the Hill
633 SquadronNothing But the BestThe SystemThe Crunch
55 Days at PekingNine Hours to RamaThe Informers
The InspectorReach for Glory
Drama 61-67BarabbasThe Best of Enemies
A Touch of LarcenyIn the NickCircle of Deception

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