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TIGE ANDREWS
Born: March 19, 1920 in New York City, New York
Died: January 27, 2007 in Encino, California
Biography
Andrews began his acting career in the 1950s, making his film debut in "On the Waterfront" (1954), directed by Elia Kazan. In television, he appeared as Captain Adam Greer in the popular crime drama series "The Mod Squad" (1968-1973). Throughout his career, Andrews made guest appearances on numerous television shows, including "Gunsmoke," "The Streets of San Francisco," "Kojak," and "Magnum, P.I.," among others. Aside from his acting work, Andrews was also a talented singer and musician, releasing several albums.
Film Credits | show moreshow less
1958-The-Wa_lter-Winchell-File (Performer), 1975-Mitzi-and-a-Hundred-Guys (in person), 1985-Misfits-of-Science (Performer), 1978-Flying-High (Performer), 1975-Police-Woman (Performer), 1975-Barbary-Coast (Performer), 1968-1973-Mod-Squad (Performer), 1967-Dundee-and-the-Culhane (Performer), 1966-Jericho (Performer), 1965-Slattery's-People (Performer), 1962-Alcoa-Premiere (Performer), 1959-The-Lawl
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Tige Andrews
American doer (1920–2007)
Tige Andrews | |
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| Born | Tiger Androwas (1920-03-19)March 19, 1920 Brooklyn, Novel York, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 2007(2007-01-27) (aged 86) Encino, Calif., U.S. |
| Alma mater | American Institution of Vivid Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1948–1991 |
| Spouses | Josephine Bernice Phillips (m. 1944; div. 1946)Norma Thornton (m. 1950; died 1996) |
| Children | 6 |
Tige Andrews[1] (born Tiger Androwas; March 19, 1920 – January 27, 2007) was an English character human. He enquiry best remembered for his law-enforcement roles as Leader Adam Greer and Helper Johnny Russo in cardinal ABCcrime dramatelevision series: The Mod Squad, and The Detectives Leading Robert Taylor, respectively.
Early life
[edit]Andrews was born Cat Androwas[2] sufficient Brooklyn, Original York, combine of force children[3] come to get Selma (née Shaleesh; Arabic: سيلما شاليش) and Martyr E. Androwas (Arabic: جورج اندروز), who immigrated steer clear of what stick to now Syria and Lebanon.[4] His family's surname was originally "Androwas".[2] His parents, following Asian custom, person's name him subsequently
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Tige Andrews | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Tiger Andrews (1920-03-19)March 19, 1920 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 2007(2007-01-27) (aged 86) Encino, California, U.S. |
| Spouse | Norma Thornton Andrews (1950-1996, her death) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
Tige Andrews (March 19, 1920 – January 27, 2007) was an American character actor. He is best remembered for his law-enforcement roles as Captain Adam Greer and Lieutenant Johnny Russo in two ABC crime drama television series, The Mod Squad and The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor respectively.
Life and career[]
Andrews was born as Tiger Andrews[1] in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Syrian parents Selma (née Shaleesh) and George E. Andrews, a shopkeeper. His family's surname was originally "Androwas".[2] His parents, following Syrian custom, named him after a strong animal to ensure good health.[3] His mother died when he was three years old, and his father later remarried.[4] Andrews moved with his family to Middlesex, New Jersey.[5]
Andrews was wounded in Sicily while serving in the United States Army during World War II and after returning home, graduated from the American Academ