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Tige Andrews Obituary
Andrews died Jan. 27 of cardiac arrest at his home in the San Fernando Valley, his family said.
The actor often played detectives during his television career, which spanned five decades and included appearances on more than 60 shows. His daughter said he was proud of his stint as Capt. Adam Greer on "The Mod Squad," which aired during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The popular TV drama starred three young actors - Clarence Williams III, Michael Cole and Peggy Lipton.
"He felt the show made a big difference because it was one of the first television series to address social issues such as drugs, prostitution and teen pregnancy that were more hush-hush before that time," said Barbara Andrews, one of the actor's six children.
Tiger Andrews was born March 19, 1920, in Brooklyn, N.Y. His parents, following Syrian custom, named him after a strong animal to ensure good health for their son, his family said.
His mother died when he was 3, and his father, who ran a fruit stand, later remarried. Andrews was wounded while serving in the Army during World War II and, after returning home, graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.
In 1955, Andrews appeared in the off-Broadway revival of "The Threepenny Opera." Later that year, director John Ford cast him in the film version of "Mister Roberts" after seeing his Broadway performance. Family members said Ford was a major influence on Andrews.
The actor's wife of 46 years, Norma Thornton, died in 1996.
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83 Entries
John Bowman
October 14, 2024
I always enjoyed Tige in several TV programs. I regret the lateness of these comments. I worked for a while with his son Steve. I was working at Rockwell's data center in Seal Beach. Steve was an IBM CE (Customer Engineer). We both lived in Huntington Beach and would see each other at our local Pavillion's market. We wore ties at the data center. Steve had imparted to me that he wanted to go to work for the FBI. He liked the way my tie was tied and asked if I could show him how I tied it, of course I did. Tonight I am watching your father as a Klingon on Star Trek, another wonderful performance by Tige. If the Heavens ever need a good character, they certainly have one. RIP Mr Andrews
Debbie Conrad
December 11, 2020
Never met tige but enjoyed him on mod squad rip
Debbie Conrad
October 27, 2019
i have always thought he was a great actor so sad he is gone I really liked him on mod squad
He will never be forgotten rip
Judith Dixon
May 12, 2019
in remembrance of a wonderful actor and a lovely man....
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Sharon
July 12, 2018
On this day July 12, 1973, you came to my father's funeral and came back to the family area to personally console us. My father knew you through business (banking) and spoke very fondly of you. I will never forget your kindness on that incredibly sad day for us, when you took time out of your day to come to honor my father. Today is the 45th anniversary of my father's funeral - but it could have been yesterday. God Bless You Tige Andrews and may you Rest in Eternal Peace.
James KING
June 24, 2018
I always enjoyed watching his appearances on T.V Westerns. He was always the feared brave Indian or tough guy with guts. Good guy who will always be remembered with a good heart!
April 25, 2017
Death can never separate those bound together by the ties of pure love.
clyde packer
May 18, 2016
You went as square as u looked Tige...RIP....solid!
Neli Medal
May 18, 2016
Thank You For Loving 3 Messed Up Kids,And Taking Them Under You're Wing...They Loved You Too Captain:) RIP..Till We Meet.
Kim Ollick
April 28, 2016
I brought you into my living room in the late 60's,and watched you as Capt.Greer:)When I needed to escape,I just turned on The Mod Squad,and you and Pete,Linc and Julie kept us all safe:)God Bless You Tige,And Thank You That We Got To Know You!
Kim Ollick
January 25, 2016
Thank you for coming in to our homes each week..I enjoyed you're talent,God Bless your family!!
Kim Ollick
January 25, 2016
Dear Tige,You were apart of my Fam.,but you did not know it..you were like my older brother..You,Michael,Peggy,and Clarence came into my living rm.everyday:)All of you were my Fam..RIP Captain Adam Greer,God Bless Your Soul!!
lyn vamm laningham
January 16, 2016
i watch the mod squad when i was growen up he was like a father brother and uncle and a friend my prayer go to andrew family he was a wonder actor i wish i had meet him some day i will meet him rip lyn van laningham roswell new mexico
January 12, 2016
Thank you for your expertise. Rip I cried when I couldn't watch the show. C.Owens north carolina
Patrice Day
March 22, 2015
I am watching The Mod Squad now...what great memories! I know it's many years later, but may you rest peacefully. God bless you and your family.
Dee Bowman
February 19, 2015
may this candle and your smile always shine bright .
Harry Simpson
January 27, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Rest Tige, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
January 15, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
anthony dennis
January 11, 2015
Good actor,they all were! Mod squad,what a groovy show!
Tina Hall
January 4, 2015
love you and the Mod Squad crew. we will miss and love you always. my what a pretty bus.
December 18, 2014
Was a big fan of the show and so glad they are running the show again. R.I.P. Toni Ingram, PA
Denise Mangino
August 13, 2014
I was a big fan of mod squad. I a big fan of all the actors too. I was 8 yrs old and had a crush on Michael Cole. RIP Capt
Jeannie Bevins
July 14, 2014
He was a great actor.
June 12, 2014
I LOVED STARSY&HUTCH. I STLL WATCH SINCE THEY PUT THEM BACK ON TV. I TAPE EVERY ESIDSODE.COOLEST CAPT. EVER.
June 11, 2014
Loved watching Tige as Lt. Russo and the rest of the gang on Robert Taylors Detectives. Wish they would put the reruns back on TV. What a nice guy, married to his first love all those years.
Jessica kirby
June 6, 2014
Loved the show and now on Me TV...they are run ning again....great....loved ya Tige....God got a great angel
Kathleen Morris
June 3, 2014
I am watching mod squad right now and was surprised to find out he died. I loved his name and voice. He was a good actor and I'm sure his co-stars are sad. God Bless him.
Judy Kuster
May 26, 2014
Memorial Day and a rerun of Mod Squad is on so looked up the actors. Loved the show and noticed in Tige Andrews obituary his service to our country. There is a flag on his grave today. From a grateful American who appreciated not only his acting, but his service to our country.
Lisa Weiner
April 28, 2014
To Tige Andrews,
You were a very talented actor. My prayers go to your family. Lisa Weiner Brooklyn, NY
glenn ruttenbur
March 18, 2014
he was agreat actor in mod sqad i loved that show I just looked him did not no he passed away god be with you
Mike Anderson
October 25, 2013
Uncle Tiger was a great man and I was privileged to preside at his funeral. Having married his niece I knew him in his later years and he was a great actor yet a better person and father. May he continue to rest in peace!!
Mike Anderson irvine ca.
Ben Piscopo
September 17, 2013
It is unfortunate being that I was born in 75' so I wasn't lucky enough to see Tiges' performances when they were originally done. I grew up in the 1980's watching reruns of a lot of his great works. It is very sad that he has passed on. I had never seen a performance by him that I didn't like. As someone had posted earlier about his rolo on the Star Trek TOS episode "Fridays Child" as the klingon "Kras" was powerful and riveting. To sum it up as long as we remember him he never really be gone-may god bless him and his family
larenda king
August 14, 2013
Loved mod squad you were the best cop rip
Reilly Family Member
August 12, 2013
a distant relative to my father, also a Brooklyn native. Our whole family watched his shows and basked in the knowledge he was "family". A great man!
mary Arnold
August 5, 2013
You were the best TV cop. REST
lisa f.
June 24, 2013
As i write this im watching mod squad. my favorite show when i was a kid and as you can see it still is.loved the actors and how they potrayed their roles. you could feel their sensitivty toward certain situations and their respect for each other. rip mr.andrews.we miss you!
Bill G.
February 1, 2013
No one here seems to remember that , long before The Mod Squad was even HEARD of, Tige Andrews co-starred as Det. Lt. Johnny Russo in the ABC late 50's hit crime series THE DETECTIVES (Starring Robert Taylor) To me, his best role !!
Judy Marvelli
December 14, 2012
Rest in peace. Mod squad was my favorite show
Max Southall
September 22, 2012
Barabara, belated condolences as I hadn't realized he had passed away. From a fellow student at UCLA Television Workshop, Summer 1972.
Mary Kanada
June 30, 2012
To The Andrews Family, we wish to express
our deepest condolences.
2 Kings 4: 32-37
R.C. Hall
April 19, 2012
Because of Youtube, home video and other media, Mr. Andrews may well be finding new fans to his work; I know for a fact that my son discovered "The Mod Squad" through MeTv, and I explained to him that this was THE show in the early 1970s' for teens my age. I remember thinking that Mr. Andrews' character, Captain Greer, was such an important part of the series...and of course, I've seen him through the years in other acting work. Although this is very belated, I send my condolences to the Andrews family, and I hope that somewhere, Tige is looking down at us and seeing that he is remembered by his many fans.
deb s.
December 3, 2011
Was just waching an episode of Big Valley and saw his familiar face. i had to rack my brain to recollect who he was behind a big ole mustache and a greek accent. i finally came up with remembering him as "the captain" Captain Adam Greer on the Mod Sqaud. So i really became curious and looked him up on imdb where i learned he'd passes several years ago. sorry he's gone but he has has left great legacy behind on tv, most notably and for me especially his role on the mod sqaud. i absolutely loved that show. i was a teen in the 70's and i could really relate to the young characters and how captain greer related to them. back then that show was really must see tv. hope tige is truely resting in peace. my belated condolences to the andrew family. take care and god bless.
September 30, 2011
May the God of comfort and tender mercies continue to comfort you and your family.
Know that very shortly death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things will have passed away.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
D. Clark
Paul Wolfe
June 18, 2011
I grew up enjoying your great and wonderful tv show, and now a major part of my life just seems to have disappeared with your passing away!
Hugh Breyer
February 5, 2011
Tige, you will be regarded as a great character actor in the annals of serial television. An unsung hero, yet essential piece of the puzzle.
Tige Phillips
June 29, 2010
Thank you for your time with us Tige, and for your great name. I love telling friends how my mother watched TV just during the time when actor names were read for The Mod Squad. That way so she could pronounce "Tige" properly before naming me after you. You will be missed, but not forgotten. My condolences to your family.
Rebecca Frederick
April 7, 2010
I just learned of Tige Andrews passing and I am terribly sadden - my best friend Kathy and I use to watch "Mod Squad” every week and later the re-runs. In fact, Kathy named her cat “Linc”.
The maddest that I ever got at a TV show – was an episode of “Mod Squad” where some young kids were rocking the trailer of an elderly lady. Kathy had to remind me “It is just a TV show!!”. But Tige and the other members of the squad – Julie – Linc and Pete made the show seem so real.
To the Andrews family – I and my friend, Kathy Waxler, would like to offer our deepest condolences and prayers and thank you for the time that you shared Tige with the rest of us.
March 20, 2010
For Tige...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Mike Andrews
June 15, 2009
I grew up a being a friend of his son. I always thought he was one of the coolest fathers and the family is one of the great ones.
Kathy Penelli
April 11, 2008
My sincere condolences to the family. There was something about Tige Andrews that I will always remember him. He seemed like he was a very kind, and caring person on screen and off. He will be missd by this fan.
Mike Casey
July 12, 2007
Mr. Andrews,
Sir, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during World War II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Michael Iezzi
March 19, 2007
Tige,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mel
February 24, 2007
God's Speed Mr.Andrews. Sincere sympathy to your family and friends.Grew up watching The Mod Squad as a kid and loved it.You will be missed.
Sarah Adams
February 9, 2007
My deepest sympathy, & condolences
are extended to Mr. Andrews family.
He was one of my very FAVORITE ac-
tors, whom I personally had always
felt, never quite got the credit,
in which he had so very much de-
served. He truly was and shall al-
ways very much remain, the "actors,
actor" of our era. God Bless you,
Mr. Andrews, and thank you for all
of your hours of gifted entertain-
ment over the years.
Sincerely, Sarah M. Adams
John Barber
February 8, 2007
I gew up watching you.I won't forget.Our deepest condolences.
Christine
February 8, 2007
My condolences to Mr. Andrews family and friends. I watched the show growing up and enjoyed it very much. May he rest in peace.
D.L. ZIMMERMAN
February 8, 2007
REST IN PEACE TIGE
Janice Muniz
February 8, 2007
My deepest Symapthy to Tige's Family. He was a great actor on the Mod Squad( my favorite show back then.) Rest in Peace
Cheryl Hosmer
February 8, 2007
May God rest your soul, Mr. Andrews.
Ed Lawson
February 8, 2007
He was a true star of the cinema. My concolences to the family.
Louise Tyler
February 8, 2007
My condolences to the family. A great actor and gentleman.
Jocelyn Cool
February 8, 2007
Tige was in a lot of tv shows during my growing up. He was a great talent. Condolences to his family
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February 8, 2007
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Michael Iezzi
February 8, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Tige to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
Andrew P Szurley Sr.
February 8, 2007
May God bless you. I Love your Show I grow up with it.
Larry Cartwright
February 7, 2007
One of the Greatest actors . The Mod Squad Number ONE show all the way, REST in PEACE Tige .
Margaret Miller
February 7, 2007
My what a fine actor he was...remember him well on The Mod Squad..that was a great show.
Margaret Miller
Anonymous
February 7, 2007
God bless you and thank you for all of entertainment you gave us for so long.
Andrew Harper
February 7, 2007
Awesome and very talented actor! I saw him on an episode of the original Star-Trek series. He portrayed a klingon captain;sterling perfomance! My condolences to his family and relatives.
Ruth Manos
February 7, 2007
Oh my! What a talented and handsome actor, I enjoyed his acting so much. Wish we had had more programs with him being the star!God Bless his family.
G S WHITR
February 7, 2007
I ALWAYS ENJOYED WATCHING THE MOD SQUAD AS A CHILD
Carol Hillh
February 7, 2007
When I saw he had gone to other side of the curtain I was so sad. To me he was a real cop but a very honest cop of which today you just do not see that.He looked so sweet and nice.I remember that smile of his but he was always tough but not too tough.Now he is with my Mother and she was a tough lady but she also was a sweet heart.I am so glad that I had a chance to know him through his acting but it seemed that I knew him.I thank God I had the pleasure to him act.Cops today are just so different then he was. Now he is cop in heaven.
Karen&Jimmy Ray
February 7, 2007
He was a fine actor! I loved the shows when i was growing up! May he rest in peace.God bless his family.
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