Andrew Young

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Andrew Young

Born

March 12, 1932 (Age: 93)

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Rev. Andrew Young
Andrew Jackson Young Jr.

Biography

Andrew Jackson Young Jr. is an American politician, diplomat, and activist. Beginning his career as a pastor, Young was an early leader in the civil rights movement, serving as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and a close confidant to Martin Luther King Jr.