Andy Lauer

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Biography

That same year he appeared in Adam Rifkin's debut film, "Never on Tuesday" and in a small role in Oliver Stone's "Born on the Fourth of July". After appearing as a kooky law officer on the failed sitcom "Grand" (NBC, 1990), Lauer reteamed with Stone as an alcoholic and drug-addicted film student in "The Doors" (1991). The compact, brown-haired Lauer was featured as one of the medical students in the ensemble comedy-drama "Going to Extremes" …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Writer

Born

June 19, 1963

Career Milestones

Cast in supporting role on NBC sitcom "Caroline in the City"

Moved to NYC after graduating college; worked as busboy at Friars' Club

Worked as child actor from age 9 to 11

1984

Feature film debut in small role, "Blame It on the Night"

1987

Moved back to Los Angeles; joined The Groundlings and L.A. Connection improv groups

1989

First substantial film role, "Never on Tuesday"

1989

TV debut, "21 Jump Street"; earned Emmy nomination as Guest Actor

1990

TV series debut in the NBC sitcom "Grand"

1992

Appeared as a regular on the ABC-TV drama series "Going to Extremes"