Ann Andrews

For other people with similar names, see Annie Andrews (disambiguation).
Ann Andrews
Ann Andrews on the cover of June 1920 issue of 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

Ann Andrews (October 13, 1890[1] – January 23, 1986) was an American stage actress.

Biography

Andrews's parents were Josias J. Andrews and Ann (née Anthony).[2] She attended Frank Egan's Dramatic School in Los Angeles and made her stage debut in 1916 in the same city. Her New York debut was at the Bandbox Theatre on Broadway in the play Nju in 1917,[1] in the same title role that she had played when the play opened in Los Angeles.[3] 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).[4]

Andrews acted in stock theater, including a company at the Lyceum in Rochester, New York, and in summer theater circuits that included Bucks County and Cape Cod.[3] She appeared in only two films throughout her career and remained essentially a stage actress.[citation needed]

Andrews died in New York City at the age of 95 and was interred at Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ann Andrews". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on February 12, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  2. ^ 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
  3. ^ a b "Ann Andrews, Onetime Favorite in Stock Here, to Return in Comedy". Democrat and Chronicle. New York, Rochester. November 29, 1942. p. 7 D. Retrieved February 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Great Actors and Actresses on the American Stage: In Historic Photographs, p.63 #165, edited by Stanley Appelbaum, c.1983
  5. ^ Silent Film Necrology, 2nd edition c.2001 by Eugene Michael Vazzana
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