Harry Andrews

Harry Fleetwood Andrews (1911-1989), known professionally as Harry Andrews, was a highly regarded English actor. Famous for his portrayal of tough military officers in films, Andrews' significant roles include his performance as Regimental Sergeant Major Wilson in The Hill (1965), alongside Sean Connery, which bagged him the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor and a nomination for 1966 BAFTA Award for Best British Actor. His first of more than 80 film appearances started with The Red Beret in 1953.

Before his illustrious film career, Andrews plied his trade in theatre. Making appearances at famed venues such as the Queen's Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in the UK, and many others in New York City, Paris, Antwerp, and Brussels. His theater journey began in London in 1935 at the St James's Theatre and a year later made his New York City debut at the Empire Theatre. Apart from his acting career, Andrews was a commendable military man. He joined military service in 1939 and served in Europe during the D-Day Landings, earning a mention of gallantry in dispatches 'for distinguished service in North West Europe'. He was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1966.