Dean Andrews Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for two Golden Nymph Awards at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival for Outstanding Actor - Drama Series for "Life on Mars" in 2007 and "Ashes to Ashes" in 2008
• Was part of a program in his hometown of Rotherham where he talked to children about their futures and the opportunities they can have in the acting industry if they have "enough drive and ambition․"
• Started out as a singer in his local choir before joining an operatic society and getting his first role at the age of 16
• His acting career started in 2000 when he was chosen to be in director Ken Loach's film "The Navigators․"
• Quote: "(On the issue of assisted suicide in "The Case"): "As an actor you pray for the opportunity to confront very powerful subjects․․․It is a quality show and as an actor it is the kind of show you want to be involved in․""
• Best known for his role as Ray Carling in the TV series "Life on Mars" and its spinoff series "Ashes to Ashes․"
• He often sang in his parents' pub before leaving home at age 18 to perform on cruise ships