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Dana Andrews
1909 – 1992
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryCarver Dana Andrews was an American film actor who became a major star in what is now known as film noir and later in Western films. 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 mystery Laura (1944) and his critically acclaimed performance as World War II veteran Fred Derry returning home in The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1909
Collins
Date of death
December 17, 1992
Los Alamitos
Citizenship
United States
Occupations & fields
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