The son of a Georgia minister, Edward Andrews debuted on stage in 1926 at age 12 and by 1935 had landed on Broadway. A solid character actor, his large physique and amiable demeanor made him a natural for the jovial, grandfatherly type or genial, small-town businessman which he often played, but also served him well when cast against type as a sinister, corrupt businessman or official; memorable as the glad-handing, charming but murderous leader of a corrupt political machine in _The Phenix City Story .
Member of Theta Chi Fraternity (Xi Chapter, University of Virginia)
Attended the University of Virginia for three years.
Joined a stock company at age 20 and acted on stage for twenty years straight.
