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Andrew Duggan (December 28, 1923 – May 15, 1988) was a character actor. During World War II, Duggan was in the 40th Special Services Company, led by actor Melvyn Douglas in the China Burma India Theater of World War II. His contact with Douglas later led to his performing with Lucille Ball in the play Dreamgirl. He developed a friendship with Broadway director Daniel Mann on a troopship when returning from the war. Duggan appeared on Broadway in The Rose Tattoo, Gently Does It, Anniversary Waltz, Fragile Fox, The Third Best Sport. He was a character actor who appeared in 70 movies... MORE

Andrew Duggan (December 28, 1923 – May 15, 1988) was a character actor. During World War II, Duggan was in the 40th Special Services Company, led by actor Melvyn Douglas in the China Burma India Theater of World War II. His contact with Douglas later led to his performing with Lucille Ball in the play Dreamgirl. He developed a friendship with Broadway director Daniel Mann on a troopship when returning from the war. Duggan appeared on Broadway in The Rose Tattoo, Gently Does It, Anniversary Waltz, Fragile Fox, The Third Best Sport. He was a character actor who appeared in 70 movies including The Incredible Mr. Limpet with Don Knotts, and over 140 television shows between 1949 and 1987. He was also known for being the main character in the Disney theme parks' Carousel of Progress and the singer of the accompanying song The Best Time of Your Life before being updated with new voices and songs in 1993. Duggan had recurring roles in Cimarron Strip and The Great Adventure but seldom played the same role twice except in a couple of short-lived series in which he played the lead, Bourbon Street Beat and Lancer. He also had a recurring role in seasons 2 and 3 of the series Twelve O'Clock LESS