Dana Andrews

Carver Dana Andrews (January 1, 1909 – December 17, 1992) was an American film actor who became a major star in what is now known as film noir. 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).

For the American singer and musician, see Dana Andrews (musician).
Dana Andrews
Andrews in 1945
Born
Carver Dana Andrews

(1909-01-01)January 1, 1909
Near Collins, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 1992(1992-12-17) (aged 83)
Los Alamitos, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1938–1985
Spouses
Janet Murray
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(m. 1932; died 1935)​
    Mary Todd
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    (m. 1939)​
    Children4
    RelativesSteve Forrest (brother)
    15th President of the Screen Actors Guild
    In office
    August 8, 1963 – June 3, 1965
    Preceded byGeorge Chandler
    Succeeded byCharlton Heston
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