Dana Andrews

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Biography

Having worked as an accountant and a singer, Andrews entered films in the early 40s as a supporting player in Westerns. After portraying the victim of a lynch mob in "The Ox-Bow Incident" (1943), his career took off and he starred in a succession of strong vehicles, often as flawed heroes.

Most memorable in urban settings, Andrews successfully teamed up with director Otto Preminger and co-star Gene Tierney for "Laura" (1944) and "Where the …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

January 1, 1909

Career Milestones

1940

Film debut, "The Westerner"

Acted with Pasadena Playhouse

Sang professionally

1930

Worked as accountant with Gulf Refining Company and as chief accountant with Tobins Inc.