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Dana Andrews
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President of the Screen Actors Guild
In office
1963–1965
Preceded by George Chandler
Succeeded by Charlton Heston
Personal details
Born
Carver Dana Andrews

(1909-01-01)January 1, 1909
Covington County, Mississippi, U.S.
Died December 17, 1992(1992-12-17) (aged 83)
Los Alamitos, California, U.S.
Spouse(s)
Janet Murray
(m. 1932⁠–⁠1935)
; her death; two children
Mary Todd
(m. 1939⁠–⁠1992)
; his death; three children
Children David Andrews (1933-1964)
Katharine Andrews (b. 1942)
Stephen Andrews (b. 1944)
Susan Andrews (b. 1948)
Occupation Actor

Dana Andrews (January 1, 1909 – December 17, 1992) was an American movie actor. He was one of the most famous Hollywood actors during the 1940s. He was known for his role in The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).

Andrews died from pneumonia and heart failure caused by Alzheimer's disease, aged 83.


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