Born: October 7th, 1905 (Kingman, Arizona)
Died: February 18th, 1977 (leukemia)
Marriage: Dorthy Devine (1933-His death)
Children: Tad Devine & Denny Devine
Awards: Though he was never nominated for an Oscar, he had two stars on the Walk of Fame for Radio & Television and was nominated posthumously in 1988 for a Golden Boot and in 2011 for a British Soap Award.
Interesting Fact: Andy could ride a team of six horses, making him a perfect pick for his role in Stagecoach (1939).
My Favorite Movie: Stagecoach (1939). Whenever you watch someone riding a team of horses on the screen they rarely make a sound. Devine's performance surprised me as he yelled out at the horses with mixed in dialogue.
THE SIDEKICK
Andy's talents, as an actor, were first viewed on the silent screen. With the invention of sound, he became greatly concerned about his raspy, high pitched voice. Little did anyone know that it would become his fans favorite characteristic. His popularity grew when he was placed as the sidekick to cowboy heroes like: Roy Rogers & Guy Madison. His upbringing in Arizona had given him the cowboy experience that came natural on the screen. His talent went beyond westerns as he had a great knack for any type of comedy and also vocal performances in animation. He was a well-rounded actor, and I don't mean just physically.
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