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Andy Clyde Biography

Birth Name:Andrew Allan Clyde

Birth Place:Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Began touring America on the vaudeville circuit in 1912 and later signed with Mack Sennett in 1919
  • Made his first stage appearance at the age of 6 in "East Lynne," a play produced by his father, John Clyde
  • Made his screen acting debut in the short film "On a Summer Day" in 1921
  • Best known for his role as Cully Wilson in "Lassie" and as George MacMichael in "The Real McCoys․"
  • Appeared in more than 300 film and television productions through his career, which spanned four decades
  • Is also known for his role as California Carlson in "Leather Burners" and as The Major-Domo in "Million Dollar Legs․"
  • Played the character California Carson in the "Hopalong Cassidy" series for comedy Westerns