Andy Richter

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Biography

Not as outlandish as Jim Carrey or Eddie Murphy; not as schlubby as Kevin James or Jim Belushi, Richter simply had a normal everyday persona. With his sly comic timing and subtle line delivery, it took time for viewers to catch on to his particular brand of humor. But they did, and after Richter left "Late Night," he had a loyal fan base follow him to his own shows, "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" (Fox, 2002-03) and "Andy Barker: P.I." …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Consultants & Advisors, Below The Line

Born

Paul Andrew Richter on October 28, 1966 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Career Milestones

Began taking classes at Chicago's Improv Olympic

Performed with The Comedy Underground and the Annoyance Theater

Played Mike in the Los Angeles and Chicago productions of Jill Soloway's "The Real Live Brady Bunch"

Worked as a production assistant on commercial shoots in Chicago, IL

1993

Served as sidekick on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" (NBC); also worked with the writing staff; left show in 2000

1994

Film acting debut, "Cabin Boy"

2000

Played supporting role in Robert Altman's "Dr. T and the Women"

2002

Cast in the lead role on the Fox sitcom "Andy Richter Controls the Universe"

2004

Appeared in the teen comedy "New York Minute," starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

2004

Played one of the leads on the Fox sitcom "Quintuplets"

2005

Voiced Mort the Goodman's Mouse Lemur in the animated feature "Madagascar"

2006

Appeared as himself on several episodes of "Arrested Development" (Fox)

2006

Guest starred on "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (NBC) as Stan the Sad Dad

2007

Made cameo in the skating comedy "Blades of Glory"

2007

Starred on the NBC comedy "Andy Barker P.I." as an accountant turned private eye

2008

Once again voiced Mort the Goodman's Mouse Lemur in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa"

2009

Re-teamed with Conan O'Brien (who replaced Jay Leno as host) as "The Tonight Show" (NBC) announcer

2010

Remained as O'Brien's sidekick on his re-branded talk show "Conan" (TBS)

2012

Reprised voice role of Mort in "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted"

Awards

1996

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing For a Variety or Music Program in Late Night With Conan O'Brien

1997

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing For a Variety or Music Program in Late Night With Conan O'Brien

1998

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing For a Variety or Music Program in Late Night With Conan O'Brien

1999

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing For a Variety or Music Program in Late Night With Conan O'Brien

2000

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing For a Variety, Music or Comedy Program in Late Night With Conan O'Brien

2010

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

2011

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series in Conan

2012

Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety – (Including Talk) Series in Conan