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Edward Andrews(1914-1985)

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Edward Andrews
A successful businessman goes to Italy to arrange for the return of his tycoon father's body only to discover dad died with his long-time mistress.
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Avanti! (1972)
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The son of a Georgia minister, Edward Andrews debuted on stage in 1926 at age 12. By 1935, he had landed on Broadway. A solid character actor, his amiable demeanor made him a natural for the jovial, grandfatherly types and genial, small-town businessmen he often played, but his very large physique and peering eyes, partially hidden behind ever-present large-framed eyeglasses, served him well when cast as a heavy, i.e. a sinister character like a corrupt businessman or official, or worse. He was memorable as the glad-handing, charming but murderous leader of a corrupt political machine in The Phenix City Story (1955) and, later in his career, as Molly Ringwald's solicitous grandfather in Sixteen Candles (1984).
BornOctober 9, 1914
DiedMarch 8, 1985(70)
BornOctober 9, 1914
DiedMarch 8, 1985(70)
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Known for

Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, and Michael Schoeffling in Sixteen Candles (1984)
Sixteen Candles
7.0
  • Howard
  • 1984
Zach Galligan and Howie Mandel in Gremlins (1984)
Gremlins
7.3
  • Mr. Corben
  • 1984
Martin Balsam, Joseph Cotten, Jason Robards, E.G. Marshall, Tatsuya Mihashi, Koreya Senda, Takahiro Tamura, Eijirô Tôno, James Whitmore, and Sô Yamamura in Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)
Tora! Tora! Tora!
7.5
  • Admiral Harold R. Stark
  • 1970
Doris Day, Rock Hudson, and Tony Randall in Send Me No Flowers (1964)
Send Me No Flowers
6.9
  • Dr. Morrissey
  • 1964

Credits

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  • Zach Galligan and Howie Mandel in Gremlins (1984)
    Gremlins
    7.3
    • Mr. Corben
    • 1984
  • Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, and Michael Schoeffling in Sixteen Candles (1984)
    Sixteen Candles
    7.0
    • Howard
    • 1984
  • Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
    Diff'rent Strokes
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Mr. Sloan
    • 1982
  • John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)
    Three's Company
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Grandpa Tripper
    • 1982
  • Insight (1960)
    Insight
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Christopher
    • Ralph Hubrison
    • Basil Bonneau ...
    • 1967–1981
  • Greg Evigan in B.J. and the Bear (1978)
    B.J. and the Bear
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Uncle Barney
    • 1981
  • Matt and Jenny (1979)
    Matt and Jenny
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Judge Clarence Willoughby
    • 1980
  • Jack Klugman in Quincy, M.E. (1976)
    Quincy, M.E.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Mayor Ed Joyner
    • 1979
  • Undercover with the KKK (1979)
    Undercover with the KKK
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Pat Murray
    • 1979
  • Joey Aresco, Ilene Graff, and Harrison Page in Supertrain (1979)
    Supertrain
    4.5
    TV Series
    • Harry Flood
    • 1979
  • Battle of the Planets (1978)
    Battle of the Planets
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Dr. Baxter
    • President Polke
    • Skuldoon (voice) ...
    • 1978–1979
  • Dennis Quaid and Priscilla Barnes in The Seniors (1978)
    The Seniors
    4.3
    • The Banker
    • 1978
  • Kathleen Lloyd in Lacy and the Mississippi Queen (1978)
    Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Isaac Harrison
    • 1978
  • Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize in Fantasy Island (1977)
    Fantasy Island
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Donny
    • 1978
  • The Bob Newhart Show (1972)
    The Bob Newhart Show
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Principal Bannister
    • 1978

Soundtrack



  • Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, and Kathleen Nolan in The Real McCoys (1957)
    The Real McCoys
    7.6
    TV Series
    • performer: "Camptown Races"
    • 1962

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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Eddie Andrews
  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • October 9, 1914
    • Griffin, Georgia, USA
  • Died
    • March 8, 1985
    • Santa Monica, California, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Emily Jean BarnesAugust 21, 1955 - March 8, 1985 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Stage: Appeared (as "Wedding Guest"; Broadway debut) in "How Beautiful With Shoes" on Broadway. Drama. Written by Wilbur Daniel Steele and Anthony Brown. Directed by Anthony Brown. Booth Theatre: 28 Nov 1935-Dec 1935 (closing date unknown/8 performances). Cast: Wesley Addy (as "Wedding Guest"), Elsa Beamish, Harry Bellaver (as "Ruby Herter"), Marie Brown, Burke Clarke, George Colan, Beatrice Cole (as "Wedding Guest"), Franklyn Davis, Mary Fletcher, Betty Fouche, Nell Harrison, Will Henry, Charles F. Holden, Buck Johnson, Norman Leavitt, Michael Lettice, Jodie Marlowe, Myron McCormick (as "Humble Jewett"), Earl Mitchell, Elmer Oettinger, Bobo Rielly, Ralph Riggs, Sandy Strouse, Elizabeth Wilde, Lillian Williams, Norman Williams, Marion Willis, Laura Eliza Windsor. Produced by Anthony Laudati.
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    • 1 Interview

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  • Trivia
    Joined a stock company at age 20 and acted on stage for twenty years straight.
  • Quotes
    Clay Clement told me once, "Are you ready for an absolute truism? I've been working on this for about 40 years and I'm finally ready to pass it on to you". He was doing a picture with Elia Kazan at the time and he said, "Just two days ago I did it again and it worked beautifully. I'll tell you what to do in one sentence when any director says anything to you at any time, 'You just do what you are doing, except a little bit louder'. And if you substitute for the word "loud" [the word] conviction", I think you've got it made. I think that's a lovely piece of advice. He used to always say, "Remember, it's conviction, conviction, conviction. Sweeps all before it. If you're ever in a situation where you're stuck and the theatrical tradition or your own technique doesn't tell you what to do, just make up anything -- within reason -- and then do it with all the conviction in the world and believe me, it'll work".
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