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Andy Devine

Andrew Vabre Devine (October 7, 1905 – February 18, 1977) 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. 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).

Birth and Death Data: Born October 7, 1905 (Flagstaff), Died February 18, 1977 (Orange)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, speaker

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca L 5797 8/24/1950 Roundup time in Texas: Part 1 Cass County Boys ; Andy Devine vocalist, speaker  
Decca L 5798 8/24/1950 Roundup time in Texas: Part 2 Cass County Boys ; Andy Devine vocalist, speaker  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Devine, Andy," accessed March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104946.

Devine, Andy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104946.

"Devine, Andy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104946

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