Ann Andrews

Ann Andrews (1890-1986) was an American stage actress.

Ann Andrews
Ann Andrews on the cover of contemporary edition of periodical The Tatler.
BornOctober 13, 1890
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 1986
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeKensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York
OccupationActress
Years active1916-1947

Biography

Her parents were Josia J. Andrews and Ann (née Anthony).[1] She attended Frank Egan's Dramatic School in Los Angeles and made her stage debut in 1916 in the same city. Her NY debut was at the Bandbox Theatre on Broadway in the play Nju in 1917. She appeared in the Broadway debut of several hit plays i.e. The Hottentot (1920), The Captive (1926), The Royal Family (1927), Dinner at Eight (1932).[2] She appeared in only two films throughout her career and remained essentially a stage actress.

Ann Andrews died January 23, 1986 in New York City and was interred at Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York.[3][4]

References
  1. Who Was Who in the Theatre:1912-1976, vol.A-C p.50; from editions originally published annually by John Parker, this 1976 version published by Gale Research Company
  2. Great Actors and Actresses on the American Stage: In Historic Photographs, p.63 #165, edited by Stanley Appelbaum, c.1983
  3. Silent Film Necrology, 2nd edition c.2001 by Eugene Michael Vazzana
  4. Ann Andrews; findagrave.com(oldversion)
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