Harry Andrews
Biography
Harry Andrews was an English actor known for playing tough military officers. Born in Tonbridge, Kent, he started in the theater, making his London debut in 1935 and his New York debut in 1936. He worked with John Gielgud's company, the Old Vic, and the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. His first film was The Red Beret (1953), and he appeared in over 80 films. He won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Hill (1965) and The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965), and received a BAFTA nomination for The Hill. His many films included Moby Dick (1956), Ice Cold in Alex (1958), The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968), Too Late the Hero (1970), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), The Ruling Class (1972), Superman (1978), and The Big Sleep (1978). He also appeared on television and was awarded the CBE in 1966.
77years old at death
- Born Tonbridge
- Died Salehurst
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
- Also credited as Harry Fleetwood Andrews and Harry Stewart Fleetwood Andrews
Movie Career
- Films
- 47
- Career span
- 44 years1956 to 2000
Genres
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First role
In September 1933, Andrews gave his first stage performance at the Liverpool Playhouse, where he played John in The Long Christmas Dinner.
First role
In October 1936, Andrews played Horatio in Hamlet at the Empire Theatre, which was his first appearance in New York City.
A first
Andrews played Laertes in a Hamlet at the Lyceum Theatre in 1939, the final production there before the theater closed.
Beyond film
In 1971, Andrews took the title role in Edward Bond's Lear at the Royal Court Theatre in London, continuing his work in contemporary British theater.
A first
Andrews acted in the 1976 movie version of Maurice Maeterlinck's play The Blue Bird. That production marked the first time filmmakers from the United States and Soviet Russia worked together.
Harry Andrews movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Guy Hamilton directed three of these films, Sidney Lumet three and Douglas Hickox three. Michael Hordern appears in seven of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Michael Hordern's page
Oliver Reed's page
David Niven's page
John Mills's page
Laurence Olivier's page
Roy Kinnear's page
Guy HamiltonDirector, 3 films, 1959 to 1969
All films by Guy Hamilton
All films by Sidney Lumet
Douglas HickoxDirector, 3 films, 1970 to 1976
All films by Douglas Hickox
Also four films together3 more actors
- Edward FoxThe Big Sleep (1978), Battle of Britain (1969), I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967) and The Jokers (1967)
- Niall MacGinnisThe MacKintosh Man (1973), The Truth About Spring (1965), Alexander the Great (1956) and Helen of Troy (1956)
- Susannah YorkSuperman (1978), Sky Riders (1976), Battle of Britain (1969) and Sands of the Kalahari (1965)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Harry Andrews's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$396 million
15 of the 47 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 47 films: 15 worldwide figure; 1 us gross only; 2 never in cinemas; 29 figure not found.
- 15Worldwide figure
- 1US gross only
- 2Never in cinemas
- 29Figure not found
Top grosser
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 95% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$300M75.8% of the total
- 2$15M3.7% of the total
- 3$13M3.3% of the total
- 4$12M3.1% of the total
- 5$12M2.9% of the total
- 6$10M2.6% of the total
- 7$10M2.5% of the total
- 8$5.8M1.5% of the total
$18.6 millionfrom the other 7 films with a worldwide figure, 5% of the total
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.