Andy Richter

Andy Richter (born October 28, 1966) is an American comedian and actor, best known for his former role as Conan O'Brien's sidekick on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Richter was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan as the second of four children and was raised in Yorkville, Illinois, where he was elected Prom King.

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October 28 - 1966 - American - Comedian - Actor - Conan O'Brien - Sidekick - Late Night with Conan O'Brien - Grand Rapids, Michigan - Yorkville, Illinois

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While attending Columbia College Chicago he played in several Chicago improv groups, including the Annoyance Theatre, before catching his role on Late Night.

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Columbia College Chicago - Chicago - Improv - Annoyance Theatre

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Richter left his post at Late Night in 2000, saying he wanted to focus on an acting career. His first major venture, Fox's critically acclaimed but little watched Andy Richter Controls the Universe, was cancelled after just one season. Currently, he can be seen on the Fox sitcom Quintuplets, although the show has been critically panned since its debut during the summer of 2004.

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Fox - Andy Richter Controls the Universe - Sitcom - Quintuplets

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In addition to his television work, Richter has appeared in motion pictures such as Seeing Other People, Olsen Twins' New York Minute and the 2005 Dreamworks animation, Madagascar.

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Motion pictures - Seeing Other People - Olsen Twins - New York Minute - 2005 - Dreamworks - Animation - Madagascar

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