Andy Devine
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).
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1905-10-07 · Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
- Died
- 1977-02-18
Known for
- Robin Hood (1973) — Friar Tuck - A Badger (voice)
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) — Link Appleyard
- Stagecoach (1939) — Buck
- The Twilight Zone (1959) — Somerset Frisby
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) — Sheriff of Crockett County
- Batman (1966) — Santa
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) — SS Henrietta First Mate
- How the West Was Won (1962) — Corporal Peterson
- Bonanza (1959) — Roscoe
- A Star Is Born (1937) — Danny McGuire
- Two Rode Together (1961) — Sgt. Darius P. Posey
- Gunsmoke (1955) — Jed Whitlow
- Lonesome (1928) — Jim's Friend (uncredited)
- Island in the Sky (1953) — Willie Moon
- The Red Badge of Courage (1951) — The Cheery Soldier
- Canyon Passage (1946) — Ben Dance