Biography of actor andy devine

For the English actor, see Andy Devine (English actor).

American actor (1905–1977)

Andrew Vabre Devine (October 7, 1905 – February 18, 1977)^[1] was an American character actor known for his distinctive raspy, crackly voice and roles in WesternRoy Rogers in 10 feature films. He also appeared alongside John Wayne in films such as 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 Studio film Robin Hood (1973).

Early life

Devine attended St. Mary’s and St. Benedict's College, Northern Arizona State Teacher's College, and was a football player at Santa Clara University.^[2][3] He also played semiprofessional football^[3] under the pseudonym Jeremiah Schwartz. His footbal