Anthony Andrews Net Worth

What is Anthony Andrews's Net Worth?

Anthony Andrews is an esteemed English actor with an estimated net worth of $20 million. Known for his compelling roles in television miniseries like "The Fortunes of Nigel," "David Copperfield", "Brideshead Revisited," "A.D.," and "The English Game," Andrews has solidified his status in the entertainment industry. His notable television films include "Ivanhoe," "The Scarlet Pimpernel," and "The Woman He Loved." On the big screen, Andrews has appeared in significant films such as "Operation Daybreak," "Under the Volcano," "Lost in Siberia," and "The King's Speech."

Early Life and Education

Born on January 12, 1948, in London, England, Anthony Andrews is the son of Geraldine, a dancer, and Stanley, a BBC music arranger and conductor. Influenced by his mother, Andrews started taking dance lessons at eight and debuted as the White Rabbit in a stage adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland." He was educated at the Royal Masonic School for Boys in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

Career Beginnings

Anthony Andrews initiated his career through various odd jobs, such as catering and farming, before finding his way into the Chichester Theatre as an assistant stage manager. Subsequently, he advanced to a stand-in producer role at the same theatre.

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Television Career

Andrews made his television debut in 1968 on "The Wednesday Play." After a brief hiatus, he returned to TV in 1972 with roles in "A War of Children," "A Day Out," and series such as "Dixon of Dock Green" and "Follyfoot." His breakthrough came in 1974 with performances in "The Fortunes of Nigel," "QB VII," "The Pallisers," and "David Copperfield," as well as a recurring role in "Upstairs, Downstairs."

In the late 70s, Andrews appeared in "The Duchess of Duke Street," "Wings," and starred as bomb disposal officer Brian Ash in "Danger UXB." International recognition found him in the 80s with "Mistress of Paradise" and "Brideshead Revisited." For his role as Lord Sebastian Flyte, Andrews earned BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards. He continued with noteworthy performances in "Ivanhoe," "The Scarlet Pimpernel," and "Sparkling Cyanide."

Andrews took on the role of Nero in "A.D." in 1985 and portrayed the Prince of Wales in "The Woman He Loved," alongside Jane Seymour. The 90s saw him in "Screen Two," "The Ruth Rendell Mysteries," and "Tales from the Crypt." In the 2000s, Andrews appeared in "David Copperfield," "Love in a Cold Climate," and "Cambridge Spies," where he played King George VI. Recent roles include “The Syndicate" and "The English Game," portraying Lord Kinnaird.

Film Career

Anthony Andrews made his film debut in 1973 with "Take Me High," followed by "Percy's Progress" (1974) and "Operation Daybreak" (1975), portraying Slovak soldier Jozef Gabčík. In 1984, he starred in John Huston's "Under the Volcano" and took lead roles in "The Holcroft Covenant" (1985) and "The Second Victory" (1987). He also featured in “The Lighthorsemen" and "Hanna's War."

Andrews's film appearances diminished in the 90s, notable exceptions being "Lost in Siberia" (1991) and "Haunted" (1995). He returned to cinema prominence in 2010's "The King's Speech," winning the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. In 2019, he played Benjamin Jowett in "The Professor and the Madman."

Anthony Andrews and wife Georgiana in 1985. (Photo by Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Stage Career

Anthony Andrews's stage career includes early performances in "Dragon Variations" and "Forty Years On," and later roles in "One of Us," "Vertigo," and "Ghosts." Notably, he starred as Henry Higgins in the West End revival of "My Fair Lady" in 2003 and replaced a cast member in the original West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Woman in White." In 2011, he starred in Sandi Toksvig's play "Bully Boy."