Dana Andrews

Personal information

Known for: Acting
Known credits: 114
Gender: Male
Born: January 1, 1909
Died: December 17, 1992
Place of birth: Covington County, Mississippi, USA
Also known as: Carver Dana Andrews

Biography

Carver Dana Andrews (January 1, 1909 – December 17, 1992) was an American actor. A leading man during the 1940s, he continued acting in less prestigious roles and character parts into the 1980s. He is best known for his portrayal of obsessed police detective Mark McPherson in the noir Laura (1944) and his critically acclaimed performance as World War II veteran Fred Derry in The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).

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