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Post by carol on Jan 18, 2014 1:27:13 GMT -5
~ Andrew Duggan ~December 28-1923 - May 15-1988
Andrew was born on December 28th, 1923 in Franklin, Indiana and was raised in Texas. He was educated at Indiana University, and began his career on stage. Andrew left and went to Hollywood after returning from the service. His first known appearance was in 1955 "You Are There" (1953), as for his first known movie, it is believe to be "Patterns" in 1956, [also titled: Patterns of Power]. In all, Andrew Duggan had made numerous TV guest appearances on shows like "The Big Valley", "I Spy", "The Virginian", and "Gunsmoke".
He was a regular on a number of TV series including playing Brigadier General Ed Britt on "Twelve O'Clock High", Murdoch Lancer on "Lancer", and John Walton in "The Homecoming: A Christmas Story" which was the TV pilot for "The Waltons".
His last known movie was "A Return to Salem's Lot in 1987, playing Judge Axel. Andrew Duggan died from throat cancer on May 15th, 1988 in Westwood, California. It is not known if he was married or had any children.
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Post by ForeverWaltons on Jan 18, 2014 10:14:48 GMT -5
Andrew Duggan was married to Elizabeth Logue from 9/20/1953 until his death on 5/15/1988. They had three children: Richard, Nancy & Elizabeth.
As Carol posted above, Andrew Duggan died of throat cancer. Just 23 days after his death, his wife Elizabeth Logue, also died of cancer on 6/7/1988.
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Post by e knight on Jan 18, 2014 12:40:37 GMT -5
Didn't he portray President Eisenhower (or maybe General Eisenhower)in some production?
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Post by nedandres on Feb 1, 2014 0:22:56 GMT -5
Yes, he did. Interesting that you should ask that. It was in the miniseries "Backstairs at the White House" with Louis Gossett, Jr., Olivia Cole, and Leslie Uggams (all "Roots" actors by the way). My wife and I are currently watching this miniseries.
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