Harry Andrews
(1911 - 1989)This lantern-jawed, rugged looking actor was a very familiar face, especially in the British cinema. Born in Tonbridge, England on November 10, 1911, he made his stage debut in Liverpool in 1933. After serving as an artilleryman in World War II he joined the Old Vic Company in London. He was a trained Shakespearean actor. He made his American screen debut in 1952 in "Black Knight" with Alan Ladd. His forte was historical and adventure films. He was quite often seen as a British officer in WWII films. His film credits include: "The System" (1953) his film debut; "Moby Dick" (1956) as Stubb, Second Mate; "Helen of Troy" (1956) as Hector; "I Accuse!" (1958) as Maj. Henry; "Solomon and Sheba" (1959) as Baltor; "Barabbas" (1962) as Peter; "633 Squadron" (1964) as Air Vice Marshal Davis; "The Hill" (1965) as Sgt. Maj. Bert Wilson, a sadistic military man; "The Agony and the Ecstasy" (1965) as Bramante; "Sands of the Kalahari" (1965) as Grimmelman; "The Charge of the Light Brigade" (1968) as Lord Lucan; "Wuthering Heights" (1970) as Mr. Earnshaw; "Too Late the Hero" (1970) as Col. Thompson; "Nicholas and Alexandra" (1971) as Grand Duke Nicholas; "Man of La Mancha" (1972) as Innkeeper/Governor; "The Mackintosh Man" (1973) as Mackintosh; "Superman" (1978) as Second Elder, with Christopher Reeve and "Mesmerized" (1986) as Old Thompson, his last theatrical film. He appeared in guest roles on TV series including: "Goodyear TV Playhouse" and "Dynasty." He starred in made for TV movies including: "The Four Feathers" (1977) with Beau Bridges; "S.O.S. Titanic" (1979) as Capt. Smith and "Jack the Ripper" (1988) his last film. He died on March 6, 1989 in Sussex, England of a viral infection complicated by asthma.
From Great Character Actors, Page 2.
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