Andrews was known for his portrayal of tough military officers. These performances included Sergeant Payne in "A Hill in Korea" in 1956, Major Henry in "I Accuse!" in 1958, Major Swindon in the 1959 film adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play "The Devil's Disciple", Captain Graham in "A Touch of Larceny" in 1959, Lord Lucan in "The Charge of the Light Brigade" (1968) and Colonel Thompson in "Too Late the Hero" in 1970, and Grand Duke Nicholas, commander of the Russian army, in "Nicholas and Alexandra "in 1971.