Paul Andy Richter, also known as Andy Richter, is an American actor, writer, and comedian. Andy rose to prominence and recognition following appearances on NBC’s “Late Night,” “The Tonight Show,” and “Conan” on TBS.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Andy Richter |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Paul Andrew Richter |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 57 years old |
| Birth Date: | 28 October 1966 |
| Birth Place: | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.85 m |
| Weight: | 98 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Sarah Thyre (m. 1994–2019) |
| Children: | Yes (William Oscar Richter, Mercy Josephine Richter) |
| Profession: | American actor, voice actor, writer, comedian, and late-night talk show announcer |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $18 million |
Andy Richter Biography
Andy Richter was born in the Grand Rapids area of Michigan on October 28, 1966, to Glenda Swanson and Laurence R. Richter. His parents had divorced when he was four years old because his father had come out as gay. Andy grew up in the Yorkville neighborhood of Chicago and graduated from Yorkville High School in 1984.
Andy Richter Age, Height, Weight
Andy Richter was born on October 28, 1966, and is 57 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.85 meters and his weight is 98 kilograms.
Career
In 1980, Andy enrolled as a film major at the prestigious Columbia College Chicago, where he spent most of his time learning comedy, trying his hand at acting, and writing and starring in several student films.
In 1988, he worked as an assistant production assistant in Chicago. A year later, he decided to take action on a more serious level and enrolled in Chicago’s Improv Olympic.
He was also chosen as a writer for the Jonathan Brandmeier show, which unfortunately had to be canceled for a time.
Andy Richter began his career as a writer on the popular show “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” in 1993. He was quickly promoted as Conan’s sidekick on the show. However, after seven long years on the show, Andy had finally left to pursue greater success in life.
Andy had surprised everyone with his frequent guest appearances with Conan as an announcer on “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien” since 2009. Andy continued to work with Conan for several other roles, including sidekicks, as a writer, announcer, and even as a participant in comedy episodes, until the following year.
Andy Richter was announced as the host of Team Coco Presents the Conan Writers Live comedy event in June 2010. Three years later, in 2013, Andy stepped up a notch with his performances in Fox’s “Step Up.”
Andy Richter has appeared in a plethora of popular television shows and comedy shows. His filmography, on the other hand, is impressive. He has appeared in a number of films, including Aliens in the Attic, the Madagascar series, Frank McKlusky, New York Minute, Cabin Boy, and others.
Andy Richter Achievements and Awards
Andy Richter received the prestigious “Writer’s Guild of America, USA” award in 1997 and 2000. He was also nominated for a number of other awards, including the Behind The Voice Actors Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards.
Andy Richter’s Net Worth in 2024
Andy Richter is said to have had a difficult childhood as a result of his parent’s divorce and his father’s sexual orientation and abandonment. However, he has worked hard throughout his career, and with a whopping estimated net worth of $18 million as of February 2024, he has set a standard that is still a pipe dream for many.
Andy Richter has proven to be a master of versatility, defying all odds against his success. He has consistently outperformed in every field he has entered and intends to do so in the future. Andy has currently signed on for the Big Fan show, which airs on ABC.
Andy Richter’s Wife, Marriage
Andy Richter is happily married to Sarah There, a well-known writer and author; the couple has two children, one son, and one daughter.
