Ben Andrews was an American actor who is best known for The Six Million Dollar Man, Mannix, and Kodiak. He was born on May 16, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, and passed away on May 13, 1981, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Ben Andrews was married to Jean until his death in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Carnegie Mellon Institute and a master’s degree from Wayne State University.
Death and Legacy
Ben Andrews died on May 13, 1981, just a few days before his 39th birthday. His contributions to television are remembered, and he is particularly known for his roles in various popular TV series during the 1970s.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Waltons | 1981 | Kenny Ellis |
| The Rockford Files | 1979 | Angie |
| The Next Step Beyond | 1978 | Phillip Barlow |
| Switch | 1977 | Chalkie Roberts |
| Gibbsville | 1976 | Kid Flynn |
| Police Story | 1976 | Kilgore |
| The Six Million Dollar Man | 1975 | Agee |
| Mobile One | 1975 | Sgt. North |
| Shazam! | 1975 | Pearce Young |
| The Wide World of Mystery | 1975 | Jeff |
| Planet of the Apes | 1974 | Miro |
| Mannix | 1974 | Gil Yarborough |
| Kodiak | 1974 | Paul Stryker |
| The Streets of San Francisco | 1974 | Edmund Osborne |
| The Magician | 1974 | Alan Bateman |