Guide Note
Andy Richter is an American actor and television personality. He has starred in three short-lived TV series and has made several film appearances and cameos on various sitcoms, but his longest and most recognizable role was as himself on
Late Night with Conan O'Brien where he was
Conan O'Brien's sidekick for the first seven years of the show's run on
NBC.
Fast Facts
- Full Name: Paul Andrew Richter
- Born: October 28, 1966
- Birthplace: Grand Rapids, MI
- Wife: Sarah Thyre
- Chldren: William and Mercy Richter
- Emmy Nominations: 5
Sorry Andy, You're Cancelled
After a very successful run on Late Night with Conan O'Brien that launched his career, Andy Richter had a hard time staying employed on one show for very long despite his popularity. First he starred in Andy Richter Controls the Universe a goofy sitcom about a group of people who work together in an office; the series was canceled after two shortened seasons. FOX developed another series with Richter as the lead actor playing 5 roles called Quintuplets. It did not even last a full season. Richter moved back to NBC on his next series Andy Barker, P.I. a slightly darker comedy about a private investigator who had trouble finding clients. The series lasted a mere six episodes.
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