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Andy Devine
Andy Devine is best known for The Twilight Zone, Batman, Bonanza and Gunsmoke. Andy Devine was born on October 7, 1905. Andy Devine died on February 18, 1977 at the age of 71.
- Born
- October 7, 1905
- Place of birth
- Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
- Died
- February 18, 1977 (71 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andrew Vabre "Andy" Devine (October 7, 1905 – February 18, 1977) was an American character actor known for his distinctive raspy, crackly voice and roles in Western films.
He is probably best remembered for his role as Cookie, the sidekick of Roy Rogers in ten feature films. He also appeared alongside John Wayne in films like Stagecoach (1939), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and How the West Was Won (both 1962). He is also remembered as Jingles on the TV series The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok from 1951 to 1958, as Danny McGuire in A Star Is Born (1937), and as the voice of Friar Tuck in the Disney Animation film Robin Hood (1973).
Andrew Vabre "Andy" Devine (October 7, 1905 – February 18, 1977) was an American character actor known for his distinctive raspy, crackly voice and roles in Western films.
He is probably best remembered for his role as Cookie, the sidekick of Roy Rogers in ten feature films. He also appeared alongside John Wayne in films like Stagecoach (1939), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and How the West Was Won (both 1962). He is also remembered as Jingles on the TV series The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok from 1951 to 1958, as Danny McGuire in A Star Is Born (1937), and as the voice of Friar Tuck in the Disney Animation film Robin Hood (1973).
Known for
Filmography
- 1971Alias Smith and Jones
- 1969Love, American StyleSheriff Bob O'Connors
- 1966BatmanSanta
- 1964Flipper
- 1963Burke's LawCharles Cortland
- 1963Vacation PlayhouseAndy
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The VirginianAmos Tyke
- 1961The Wonderful World of Disney
- 1960My Three SonsColonel Parker
- 1960The Barbara Stanwyck ShowDet. Sgt. 'Big' Jake Sloan
- 1959The Twilight ZoneSomerset Frisby
- 1959BonanzaRoscoe
- 1957The Lux ShowSelf
- 1956The Ford ShowSelf
- 1955GunsmokeJed Whitlow
- 1953General Electric TheaterCharley Dwyer
- 1952This Is Your LifeSelf
- 1951The Adventures of Wild Bill HickokJingles
- 1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Andy Devine been in?
Andy Devine is best known for The Twilight Zone, Batman, Bonanza and Gunsmoke.
When was Andy Devine born?
Andy Devine was born on October 7, 1905. (Flagstaff, Arizona, USA)
How old is Andy Devine?
Andy Devine died on February 18, 1977 at the age of 71.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·