A front runner for the regular role of "Del Tarrant" in "Blakes 7" (1978).
An avid mediator and outspoken political liberal, he caused an uproar in Rhodesia in 1976, where he was appearing in a play, for his statements promoting racial equality. After Rhodesia achieved independence, the country became Zimbabwe.
Andrew Ray was a republican; ironically his best remembered roles concern the monarchy. His first film was as Wheeler in The Mudlark (1950) with Irene Dunne as Queen Victoria. On TV he will be remembered as Albert, Duke of York who became George VI in "Edward & Mrs. Simpson" (1978), he then played his brother the Duke of Windsor in Passion and Paradise (1989) (TV).
Brother-in-law of Susan Stranks.
In films by happenstance at age 10 when he was tested and chosen by Ben Lyon, who was initially interested in casting Andrew's older brother Robin Ray for the orphan lead in The Mudlark (1950). Robin proved too tall for the role and Andrew got the part.
Married Rhodesian-born wife, Susan Burnett, an actress, in 1959 over the objections of his father. The couple separated in 1970 but never divorced and remained on friendly terms. They had a son and a daughter.
Son of actor Ted Ray.
Started out at Franklin prep school before leaving and entering films.
The son of radio and stage comedian Ted Ray, Andrew was born during his father's first broadcast.
Was involved in two nearly-fatal car crashes at the age of 17 after buying sports cars from a trust fund.
Washed up in films at age 26, he tried to kill himself in 1965 but recovered and returned to the theater two years later where he received critical applause for his work in "Howards End."
Younger brother of Robin Ray.