
Harry Andrews
Harry Fleetwood Andrews (10 November 1911 – 6 March 1989) was a British actor, known for his imposing stage presence and his prolific film career as a character actor. He began his career on the stage, distinguishing himself as an acclaimed Shakespearean actor alongside figures such as John Gielgud. Beginning in the 1950s, he established himself in film, specializing in roles as authoritative and military figures, thanks to his robust physique and deep voice. Notable among his many performances are his roles in *Moby Dick* (1956), as Donato Bramante in *The Agony and the Ecstasy* (1965), and especially as Regimental Sergeant Major Wilson in *The Hill* (1965), which earned him the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor. For *The Agony and the Ecstasy*, he also received a Golden Globe nomination, consolidating his reputation as one of the most reliable and talented supporting actors in British and international cinema. His filmography also includes titles such as *The Vikings* (1958), *Cleopatra* (1963), and *Superman* (1978).
