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Andy Devine 1905 - 1977

Andy Devine of Newport Beach, Orange County, California was born on October 7, 1905 in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona United States, and died at age 71 years old on February 18, 1977 in Orange, Orange County, CA. Andy Devine was buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach, Ca.

Andy Devine

Andrew Vabre Devine - at birth only.

Newport Beach, Orange County, California 92660

October 7, 1905

Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, United States

February 18, 1977

Orange, Orange County, California, United States

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Overview Born October 7, 1905 · Flagstaff, Arizona, USA Died February 18, 1977 · Orange, California, USA (leukemia) Birth name Andrew Vabre Devine Height 6′ (1.83 m) About Andrew Vabre Devine was an American character actor known for his distinctive raspy, crackly voice and roles in Western films, including his role as Cookie, the sidekick of Roy Rogers in 10 feature films. Wikipedia Born: October 7, 1905, Flagstaff, AZ Died: February 18, 1977 (age 71 years), Orange, CA Children: Tad Devine, Denny Devine, Susanna Rachel Devine, Arthur Matthew Devine, Deborah Catherine Devine Spouse: Dorothy Devine (m. 1933–1977) Height: 6′ 0″ Place of burial: Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach
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October 7, 1905

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Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona United States

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Early Life & Education

Mini Bio Andy was a rotund, comic character actor in American films. Born Andrew Vabre Devine in Flagstaff, Arizona, he was raised in nearby Kingman, Arizona, the son of an Irish-American hotel operator, Thomas Devine, and his wife, Amy. Devine was an able athlete as a student and played semi-pro football under a phony name (Jeremiah Schwartz, often erroneously presumed to be his real name). Devine used the false name to remain eligible for college football. A successful football player at St. Mary & St. Benedict College, Arizona State Teacher's College, and Santa Clara University, Devine went to Hollywood with dreams of becoming an actor. After several small roles in silent films, he was given a good part in the talkie The Spirit of Notre Dame (1931), partly due to his fine record as a football player. His sound-film career seemed at risk due to his severely raspy voice, the result of a childhood injury. His voice, however, soon became his trademark, and he spent the next forty-five years becoming an increasingly popular and beloved comic figure in a wide variety of films. In the 1950s, his fame grew enormously with his co-starring role as Jingles P. Jones is simultaneously opposite Guy Madison's Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951) on television and radio. In 1955, before the Hickok series ended, Devine took over the hosting job on a children's show retitled Andy's Gang (1955), in which he gained new fans among the very young. He continued to be active in films until he died in 1977. His wife and two sons survived him.
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Filmography Cast (Feature Film) My Son the Fanatic (1997) Comedian The Mouse and His Child (1977) Voice Of Frog A Whale of a Tale (1976) Captain Andy Robin Hood (1973) Voice Myra Breckinridge (1970) Coyote Bill The Phynx (1970) The Over-the-hill Gang Rides Again (1970) Amos Polk Smoke (1970) Mr Stone Myra Breckinridge (1970) Coyote Bill The Over-the-Hill Gang (1969) The Road Hustlers (1968) Sheriff Estep The Ballad of Josie (1968) Judge Tatum Zebra in the Kitchen (1965) Branch Hawksbill How the West Was Won (1963) Corporal Peterson It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) Sheriff Mason The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) Link Appleyard Two Rode Together (1961) Sgt. Darius P. Posey The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960) Mr. Carmody Around the World in 80 Days (1956) First Mate, S.S. Henrietta Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) George Tenell Thunder Pass (1954) Injun Island in the Sky (1953) Moon Border City Rustlers (1953) Montana Belle (1952) Pete Bivins Behind Southern Lines (1952) The Red Badge of Courage (1951) "The Cheery Soldier" New Mexico (1951) Sgt. Garrity Slaughter Trail (1951) Sgt. McIntosh The Traveling Saleswoman (1950) Waldo Never a Dull Moment (1950) Orvie The Last Bandit (1949) Casey Brown The Far Frontier (1948) Judge "Cookie" Bullfincher Eyes of Texas (1948) Cookie Bullfincher Night Time in Nevada (1948) Sgt. "Cookie" Bullfincher Grand Canyon Trail (1948) "Cookie" Bullfincher Under California Stars (1948) "Cookie" Bullfincher The Gallant Legion (1948) Windy Hornblower Old Los Angeles (1948) Sam Bowie The Gay Ranchero (1948) Cookie Bullfincher Slave Girl (1947) Ben The Vigilantes Return (1947) Andy Bells of San Angelo (1947) Sheriff "Cookie" Bullfincher Springtime in the Sierras (1947) "Cookie" Bullfincher Michigan Kid (1947) Buster The Fabulous Texan (1947) Elihu Mills On the Old Spanish Trail (1947) "Cookie" Bullfincher Canyon Passage (1946) Ben Dance That's the Spirit (1945) Martin [Wilde, Sr.] Frontier Gal (1945) Big Ben Frisco Sal (1945) Bunny Sudan (1945) Nebka Follow the Boys (1944) Bowery to Broadway (1944) Father Kelley Ghost Catchers (1944) Horsehead Babes on Swing Street (1944) Joe Costello Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944) Abdullah Crazy House (1943) Frontier Badmen (1943) Slim Rhythm of the Islands (1943) Eddie Dolan Corvette K-225 (1943) Walsh Sin Town (1942) Judge Eustace Vale Escape from Hong Kong (1942) Blimp Top Sergeant (1942) [Corp.] Andy Jarrett Timber (1942) Arizona Danger in the Pacific (1942) Andy Parker North to the Klondike (1942) Klondike Unseen Enemy (1942) Sam [Dillon] Between Us Girls (1942) Mike Kilinsky Badlands of Dakota (1941) Spearfish Men of the Timberland (1941) Andy [Jensen] Raiders of the Desert (1941) Andy [McCoy] Mutiny in the Arctic (1941) Andy [Adams] A Dangerous Game (1941) Andy [McAllister] Lucky Devils (1941) Andy [Tompkins] South of Tahiti (1941) Moose The Kid from Kansas (1941) Andy The Flame of New Orleans (1941) 1st sailor Margie (1940) When the Daltons Rode (1940) Ozark [Jones] Little Old New York (1940) "Commodore" Hot Steel (1940) Matt Morrison The Devil's Pipeline (1940) Andy [Jennings] The Leatherpushers (1940) Andy [Adams] Black Diamonds (1940) Barney Tolliver Danger on Wheels (1940) "Guppy" Wexel Geronimo (1940) Sneezer Trail of the Vigilantes (1940) Meadows Torrid Zone (1940) Wally Davis Buck Benny Rides Again (1940) Himself Spirit of Culver (1939) Tubby Tropic Fury (1939) Tyran ["Tiny"] Andrews Legion of Lost Flyers (1939) "Beef" Brumley Mutiny on the Blackhawk (1939) Slim Collins Man from Montreal (1939) Constable "Bones" Blair Stagecoach (1939) Buck Never Say Die (1939) Henry Munch The Storm (1938) Hansen In Old Chicago (1938) Pickle Bixby Personal Secretary (1938) "Snoop" Lewis Yellow Jack (1938) Charlie Spill Strange Faces (1938) Hector Hobbs Men with Wings (1938) Joe Gibbs Swing That Cheer (1938) "Doc" [Saunders] Doctor Rhythm (1938) Patrolman [Lawrence] O'Roon A Star Is Born (1937) Danny McGuire You're a Sweetheart (1937) "Daisy" Day The Road Back (1937) Willy Double or Nothing (1937) Half-Pint Romeo and Juliet (1936) Peter, servant to Juliet's nurse Flying Hostess (1936) Joe Williams The Big Game (1936) Pop Mysterious Crossing (1936) "Carolina" Yellowstone (1936) "Pay-Day" Small Town Girl (1936) George Way Down East (1935) Hi Holler Hold 'Em Yale (1935) Liverlips Straight from the Heart (1935) Edwards The President Vanishes (1935) Val Orcott The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935) Elmer Otway Fighting Youth (1935) "Cy" Kipp Chinatown Squad (1935) George Mason Coronado (1935) Pinky Falls Gift of Gab (1934) McDougal, the waiter Wake Up and Dream (1934) Joe Egbert Let's Talk It Over (1934) Gravel Hell in the Heavens (1934) Sergeant "Ham" Davis Million Dollar Ransom (1934) "Careful" Stingaree (1934) Howie The Poor Rich (1934) Andy Upper World (1934) Oscar Doctor Bull (1933) Larry Wardrobe Song of the Eagle (1933) Mud The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble (1933) Andy Anderson Saturday's Millions (1933) Andy Jones Horseplay (1933) Andy Jones The Big Cage (1933) "Scoops" Chance at Heaven (1933) Al Midnight Mary (1933) Sam [Travers] Law and Order (1932) Johnny Kinsman Tom Brown of Culver (1932) "Mac" Radio Patrol (1932) Pete Wiley Three Wise Girls (1932) Chauffeur The All American (1932) Andy Moran The Man from Yesterday (1932) Steve Hand Fast Companions (1932) Information Kid The Impatient Maiden (1932) Clarence Howe Man Wanted (1932) Andy Doyle Destry Rides Again (1932) Fireman Save My Child (1932) The Spirit of Notre Dame (1931) [Ernest] Truck [McCall] The Criminal Code (1931) Cluck Danger Island (1931) Hot Stuff (1929) Bob Naughty Baby (1929) Joe Cassidy Red Lips (1928) A sophomore [or Professor Fountain] We Americans (1928) Pat O'Dougal Cast (Special) Reckless -- the Sequel (1999) Middle Aged Man Prime Suspect 5: Errors of Judgement (1997) Gravefaced Reporter The Moonstone (1997) Ride a Northbound Horse (1987) Jim Demmer Cast (Short) Screen Actors (1950) Himself La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935) Himself Cast (TV Mini-Series) The Lakes (2000) Emma: Queen of the South Seas (1988)
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February 18, 1977

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Leukemia

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Orange, Orange County, California United States
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Devine, Shane (Feb 1, 1926 - Feb 20, 1999) Devine, Marie (Apr 15, 1948 - May 29, 2009) Devine, Mark (Aug 18, 1949 - Jan 28, 1998) Devine, Edna (May 29, 1907 - Aug 31, 1993) Devine, Mary (May 21, 1889 - Aug 1975) Devine, Bridget (Dec 11, 1890 - May 1979) Devine, Michael (Dec 13, 1916 - Jun 1946) Devine, Helena (Dec 10, 1914 - Jun 24, 2003) Devine, Patrick (Mar 17, 1887 - Nov 1964) Devine, Charles (Jul 8, 1904 - Aug 1957)

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Andy Devine 1905 - 1977

Andy Devine's History: 1905 - 1977

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