Andy Richter Actor, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Podcast, Movies, Tv, and Net Worth

Andy Richter Bio | Wiki

Andy Richter is an American writer, actor, and also Comedian. He is famous for his sidekick for Conan O’Brien on O’Brien’s talk shows: Late Night, The Tonight Show on NBC, and Conan on TBS. He is the host of the Three Questions podcast on the Earthwolf network since June 2019. Richter has also worked as producer and writer of Andy Richter Controls the Universe from 2002 to 2003.

Andy Richter Age

He was born on October 28, 1966, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the United States. Richter is 55 years old.

Andy Richter Height

He is a man of tall stature. Richter stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx 1.85 m).

Andy Richter Family

He was born to his hardworking and supportive parents in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the United States. Richter is the son of Glenda Swanson, who worked as a kitchen cabinet designer, and Laurence R. Richter, who taught Russian at Indiana University for over 32 years. At the age of four years, his parents parted ways and his father came out as gay. He has three other siblings and is of Swedish-German descent. He has a half-brother Victor Swanson from his mother’s second marriage. Victor is a teacher at Glenbard East High School and was also a Democratic candidate during the 2018 election in Illinois’s 14th district.

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Andy Richter Wife

He is currently single. Richter was previously married to his beautiful wife Sarah Thyre from 1994 to 2017. Sarah is a writer and actress known for her acting role in the tv show Strangers with Candy. The couple is parents to Mercy Josephine, born in March 2007, and William Oscar, born in 2001.

Andy Richter Education

He earned his high school diploma from Yorkville High School in 1984. During his time, he was appointed as Prom King. Richter later joined the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and Columbia College Chicago. He studied a major in film and the basics of comedic acting and writing.

Andy Richter Podcast

Richter is the host of The Three Questions podcast on the Earthwolf network since June 2019. His three questions are Where do you come from? Where are you going? What have you learned? that he asks every guest. The guests are supposed to answer the questions thoughtfully and honestly. Further, the show contains 163 episodes with the last episode updated on August 2, 2022.

Andy Richter Movies and Tv Shows

Besides being a writer and comedian, Richter has appeared in various movies and tv shows which include;

Movies

  • Cabin Boy as Kenny in 1994
  • Barenaked in America as Himself in 1999
  • Dr. Dolittle 2 as Eugene Wilson in 2001
  • Run Ronnie Run! as Network executive #2 in 2002
  • Frank McKlusky, C.I. as Herb in 2002
  • Elf as Morris in 2003
  • Madagascar as Mort in 2005
  • Blades of Glory as Mountie in 2007
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty as Himself in 2013
  • Girlfriend’s Day as Harold Lamb in 2017

Shows

  • Mr. Show with Bob and David as Himself in 1995
  • Just Shoot Me! as Alan in 2000
  • The Lyon’s Den as Kelly Robbins in 2003
  • It’s All Relative as Dr. Bob in 2004
  • Quintuplets as Bob Chase from 2004 to 2005
  • Metalocalypse as various voices from 2006 to 2012
  • 30 Rock as Mitch Lemon in 2007
  • Bones as Henry Simon in 2009
  • Hot in Cleveland as Father Brian in 2012
  • Sean Saves the World as Larry in 2014
  • Portlandia as Larry in 2017
  • Love, Victor as Coach Ford in 2020
  • Big City Greens as the voice of Mayor Hansock in 2021

Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Andy Richter Controls the Universe was his first major venture after he left his post at Late Night in 2000 to pursue a career acting in films and television. The sitcom was aired from 2002 to 2003 on the Fox Network. He had a starring role as himself in the film and was also a producer.

Andy Richter Actor

After his graduation, he served as a production assistant on commercial shoots in Chicago. He later took classes in Chicago’s Improv Olympic in 1989 and within a year he went from student to “House Performer”. Richter performed at Annoyance Theatre and also wrote the short-lived Jonathan Brandmeier television show. He moved to New York City

In 1993 he joined Late Night with Conan O’Brien as a writer hired by Robert Smigel, the SNL writer. He worked until May 26, 2000, when he decided to leave. Moreover, his first venture was Andy Richter Controls the Universe at Fox. The show was canceled after two mid-season runs. Further, he joined The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien in Los Angeles as an announcer on February 24, 2009.

Richter resumed his role as announcer, writer, and also general sidekick after Conan O’Brien returned as host of Conan on TBS in 2010. He has also appeared in the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, Monk, and Arrested Development in the 2006 episodes. Additionally, he had a recurring role in The New Adventures of Old Christine from 2006 to 2008. However, he played for the American League as a first baseman in the 2009 Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game in July 2009.

Andy Richter Net Worth

He has worked as a professional actor since 1988 and also as a podcast host since 2019. Richter has gathered decent fortune from his hard work and success. His estimated net worth is $13 Million.

Who Is Andy Richter

Richter is an American writer, actor, and also Comedian. He is famous for his sidekick for Conan O’Brien on O’Brien’s talk shows Late Night, The Tonight Show on NBC, and Conan on TBS. in addition, he is the host of the Three Questions podcast on the Earthwolf network since June 2019. Richter has also worked as producer and writer of Andy Richter Controls the Universe from 2002 to 2003.

How Old Is Andy Richter

Richter is 55 years old born on October 28, 1966, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the USA.

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