Dean Andrews

This article is about a British actor. For attorney involved in the JFK assassination investigation, see Dean Andrews Jr.

Dean Andrews
Years active	2001-present

Dean Andrews (born 1963 in Rotherham) is a British actor.

He is most famous for his role as DS Ray Carling in the BBC Television drama, Life on Mars. He continues the role in the show's 2008 spin-off series Ashes to Ashes.

Early life

Born in 1963 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Andrews went to Sitwell Junior school on Grange Road and Oakwood Comprehensive School (now called Oakwood Afrology College) on Moorgate Road. He went to school with Top Gear presenter James May . His parents were publicans and he lived at The Masons Arms pub on Wellgate and the Green Dragon in Kimberworth. He belonged to the local Phoenix Amateur Operatic Society and appeared in several productions with Phoenix Players. He began work at Kirkby Central, a Vauxhall car dealership, in Wellgate, then began singing at holiday resorts such as Skegness, and on cruise ships over twenty years. His entry into acting came when successfully auditioning for the 2001 film, The Navigators, which was set in Sheffield.

TV career

In 2005, Andrews played the character of Steven Maynard in the ITV drama Wire in the Blood. In 2007, he appeared in the BBC dramas True Dare Kiss and The Street. In 2006, he appeared in yet another BBC drama, Life On Mars, as the character DS Ray Carling. In 2008, he returned to play the character in the spin-off series Ashes to Ashes. Andrews also had a small role in the Channel 4 series No Angels playing Neil. He also starred in Episode 11, Series 5 of Waterloo Road.

He has also recorded voice-overs for Currys television advertisements.

Personal life

He has two daughters (born c.1985 and c.1991). Andrew is also a passionate supporter of his local football team, Rotherham United. He also enjoys watching rugby league.

External links

• March 31 2007 article in the Sheffield Star
• March 5 2007 article
• February 10 article The People