John Dye

Known for

Acting

Born

January 31, 1963

Birthplace

Amory, Mississippi, USA

Died

January 10, 2011 (aged 47)

Biography

John Carroll Dye was an American film and television actor and director best known for his role as Andrew, the Angel of Death, on the hit CBS spiritual drama series Touched by an Angel. He brought a gentle, compassionate presence to a character that resonated deeply with millions of viewers worldwide. Tragically, Dye passed away from heart failure at the age of 47.

Best known work

Murder, She Wrote

1984

Best of the Best

1989

Touched by an Angel

1994

Tour of Duty

1987

The Perfect Weapon

1991

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

Modern Girls

1986

Making the Grade

1984

Big Man on Campus

1989

Once Upon A Christmas

2000

Filmography

2007
Fist of the Warrior
as I.A. Officer
2001
Twice Upon a Christmas
as Bill Morgan
2000
Once Upon A Christmas
as Bill Morgan
1996
Promised LandTV
as Andrew (5 episodes)
1994
Touched by an AngelTV
as Andrew (186 episodes)
1994
Hotel MalibuTV
1994
Sioux City
as Colin Adams
1992
Jack's PlaceTV
1991
The Perfect Weapon
as Det. Adam Sanders
1989
Big Man on Campus
as Steve (uncredited)
1989
Best of the Best
as Virgil Keller
1989
Mother, Mother
as Jeff Cutler
1988
LIVE with Kelly and MarkTV
1987
Billionaire Boys ClubTV
as Bob Holmby (2 episodes)
1987
Tour of DutyTV
as Pfc. Francis 'Doc Hoc' Hockenbury (2 episodes)
1987
Campus Man
as Todd Barrett
1986
Modern Girls
as Hunk
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
as Andy Broom (1 episode), as Dr. Ray Stinson (1 episode)
1984
Making the Grade
as Skip