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Tige Andrews Biography

Birth Name:
Tiger Andrews
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • His father ran a fruit stand in New Jersey
  • Served in the Army during World War II
  • Was cast in his feature film debut Mister Rogers (1955) after director John Ford saw him perform in the show on Broadway
  • Appeared in a book called Actors as Artists for his artistic work as a painter

Awards

  • 1971Golden Globe-Actor in a Supporting Role- Television Series: nominated
  • 1970Emmy-Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama: nominated

Relationships

  • Barbara Andrews -- Daughter
  • Gina -- Daughter
  • Julianna -- Daughter
  • George Andrews -- Father
  • Selma Andrews -- Mother
  • John Andrews -- Son
  • Steve Andrews -- Son
  • Tony Andrews -- Son
  • Norma Thornton -- Wife (deceased)