Andrea Savage
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Born | Andrea Kristen Savage[1] February 20, 1973[2] Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Cornell University (BA) |
Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian, writer |
Years active | 1995–present |
Spouse | Jeremy Plager |
Children | 1 |
Andrea Kristen Savage (born February 20, 1973
Early life and education
Savage was born in
- "Andrea’s paternal grandfather was named Leonard Jay/James Savage.[5] Leonard was born in New York, and had Russian Jewish ancestry. The surname Savage was originally Shubkin."
- "Andrea’s paternal grandmother was Florence Jane Kaplan (the daughter of Dorothy Silver). Florence was born in New York, to a Jewish family. Dorothy was the daughter of Barney Silver."
- "Andrea’s maternal grandfather was Harry C. Chrystie[6] (the son of Christo Chrystie and Slavrorila Yasilikos). Harry was born in Valtesiniko, Arcadia, Greece."
- "Andrea’s maternal grandmother was Tillie/Lillie Groffman (the daughter of Isaac/Isaic Groffman/Grofman and Lillian Leah Solomon). Tillie[7] was born in Massachusetts, to Polish Jewish parents. Lillian was the daughter of Moishe Menke “Mordechai” Soloveitchik and Chaia Sarah."
In her senior year of high school, she played the title character in Mame.[8] She graduated cum laude from Cornell University with a degree in government and a minor in law studies.[9] She has performed stand-up comedy at The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Ice House and other venues around Los Angeles.
Career
Savage began her acting career playing Renata Vargas, a Brazilian exchange student on Sweet Valley High. Soon after, she joined The Groundlings theater,[10][11] performing weekly in their company. Savage received starring roles in Significant Others as Chelsea and in Dog Bites Man as Tillie Sullivan. Then, she played the role of Denise in Step Brothers opposite Will Ferrell, following that with a comedy tour with Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Demetri Martin, and Nick Swardson.[12] She also appeared with Woody Harrelson in The Grand (2008).
After taking time off to have her child, in 2010, Savage was in the film
In 2013, Andrea wrote a TV pilot for ABC/Sony produced by Jamie Tarses, as well as another pilot for Comedy Central, River Dogs, produced by Will Ferrell's Gary Sanchez Productions. She also acted opposite John Leguizamo as "Juicy" in an untitled John Leguizamo pilot for ABC.[citation needed]
Savage's other television credits include starring roles in the FOX pilot Rebounding and Lies & The Wives We Tell Them To on NBC. Additionally, she has recently appeared on other popular comedies such as Modern Family, House of Lies, and The League. and in season 4 of "Episodes" on Showtime.
Savage also starred alongside
In 2016, she began appearing as
In 2017, she created the hit semi-autobiographical[18] TruTV comedy I'm Sorry, in which she also stars. The series premiered on July 12, 2017.[19] Seasons 1 and 2 also aired on Netflix, and can be currently streamed on HBOMAX.
On 25 August 2020,
- "I’m Sorry was two weeks into filming Season 3 when all Hollywood production was shut down in mid-March. All 10 scripts for the new season have been written... ...likely a combination of the impact from
In October 2019, she launched a podcast, Andrea Savage: A Grown-Up Woman #buttholes.[21] The podcast has been on hiatus since April 2020.[22]
In 2022, she starred as
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | The Grand | Renee Jensen | |
2008 | Step Brothers | Denise | |
2009 | I Love You, Beth Cooper | Dr. Gleason | |
2010 | Dinner for Schmucks | Robin | |
2011 | Life Happens | Patti | |
2012 | Republicans, Get in My Vagina | Woman #1 | Video short |
2013 | You're Not You | Alyssa | |
2015 | Sleeping with Other People | Naomi | |
2017 | The House | Laura | |
2018 | Summer '03 | Shira | |
2022 | Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe | Serena | Voice role |
2022 | Look Both Ways | Tina | |
2023 | You People | Becca | |
2024 | Chosen Family | Roz | Post-production |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Sweet Valley High | Renata Vargas | Main role (season 4) |
1997 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Stacey Fink | Episode: "Sabrina Gets Her License: Part 2" |
1998 | Suddenly Susan | N/A | Episode: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Susan's Party" |
1999 | Stark Raving Mad | Missy | Episode: "He's Gotta Have It" |
2001 | Inside Schwartz | Alexa | Episode: "Event Night" |
2002 | Good Morning, Miami | Cindy | Episode: "The Way to Dylan's Heart" |
2002 | In-Laws | Sarah | Episode: "Crown Vic" |
2003 | The West Wing | Heidi Choat | Episode: " Privateers "
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2004 | Significant Others | Chelsea | Main role |
2004–2005 | The King of Queens | Kate | 2 episodes |
2005 | Cold Case | Lindsay (1982) | Episode: "Schadenfreude" |
2005 | Stacked | Barbara | Episode: "A Fan for All Seasons" |
2006 | Dog Bites Man | Tillie Sullivan | Main role |
2007 | Two and a Half Men | Lena | Episode: "Mr. McGlue's Feedbag" |
2007 | The Winner | Donna | Episode: "What Happens in Albany, Stays in Albany" |
2008 | The Cleaner | Nicole | Episodes: "Let It Ride", "Rebecca" |
2009 | Glenn Martin DDS
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Kid | Voice role; episode: "A Bromantic Getaway" |
2010 | The Strip | Jackie | TV movie |
2010 | Party Down | Annie LeGros | Episode: "Precious Lights Pre-School Auction" |
2010–2011 | Funny or Die Presents | various | Recurring role, 7 episodes; also writer, 3 episodes |
2011 | Modern Family | Holly | Episode: "Go Bullfrogs!" |
2011 | The Life & Times of Tim | Nurse | Voice role; episode: "Percey Davis Boulevard/Cool Uncle Stu Balls" |
2012 | The Life & Times of Tim | Julie | Voice role; 3 episodes |
2012 | House of Lies | Brenda | Episode: "Bareback Town" |
2012–2014 | The League | Gail | 2 episodes |
2013 | Newsreaders | Dr. Valerie Vesser | Episode: "Pubic Hair Crisis" |
2014 | Kroll Show | Julie Francois | Episode: "#canadiansafesex" |
2014 | American Dad! | Sex Ed Teacher | Voice role; episode: "News Glances with Genevieve Vavance" |
2014–2015 | The Hotwives | Veronica Von Vandervon / Ivanka Silversan | Main role |
2015–2017 | Episodes | Helen Basch | Recurring role (seasons 4–5)[23] |
2015 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Samantha | Episode: "Karen Gillan Wears a Black and White Striped Pullover and Coral Skirt" |
2016–2017 | iZombie | Vivian Stoll | Recurring role (seasons 2–3) |
2016–2017 | Veep
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Senator / President Laura Montez | Recurring role (seasons 5–7), 7 episodes |
2016 | Drunk History | Addie Cherry | Episode: "Shit Shows" |
2017–2019 | I'm Sorry | Andrea Warren | Main role; also creator |
2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Rhonda | Episode: "The Accidental Text on Purpose" |
2018 | Bob's Burgers | Claire | Voice role; episode: "Mo Mommy, Mo Problems" |
2020 | Make It Work! | Herself | Television special |
2021 | Nailed It! | Herself | Episode: "An Ungodly Mess" |
2021 | The Freak Brothers | Harper Switzer | Main role |
2021 | The Goldbergs | Dean Martin | Episode: "Horse Play" |
2022 | Tulsa King | Stacy Beale | Main role[24] |
2022 | The Great North | Chief Elba | Voice role; episode: "Say It Again, Ham Adventure" |
References
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- ^ https://californiabirthindex.org/birth/andrea_k_savage_born_1973_12082631
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- ^ https://calisphere.org/item/3f113b290763125850dd50ceab313157/
- ^ https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/leonard-savage-obituary?id=20134261
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- https://obits.ocregister.com/us/obituaries/orangecounty/name/tillie-chrystie-obituary?id=21025195
- https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/tillie-chrystie-obituary?id=21004217
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- https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/tillie-chrystie-obituary?pid=147947740
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- Barton, Chris. "'I'm Sorry' reflects life of co-starring actress Andrea Savage". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2017-08-12. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
- "I'M SORRY - SPONSORED BY TRUTV - Vulture Festival". Vulture Festival. Archived from the original on 2017-08-12. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
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- Evans, Greg (April 27, 2017). "TruTV's Andrea Savage Comedy 'I'm Sorry' Casts Up With Kathy Baker, Martin Mull". Deadline. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- Keene, Allison (July 12, 2017). "'I'm Sorry' Review: Andrea Savage Is a Mouthy Mom in truTV's New Comedy Series". Collider. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
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- ^ "Andrea Savage: A Grown-Up Woman #buttholes". Stitcher.
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- ^ "Andrea Savage Joins Showtime Comedy 'Episodes'". Deadline. August 18, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ White, Peter (May 6, 2022). "Tulsa King: Andrea Savage To Star Alongside Sylvester Stallone In Taylor Sheridan's Paramount+ Mob Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood.
External links
- Andrea Savage at IMDb
- interview with Andrea Savage — TheCinemaSource.com (2006-09-10)
- Andrea Savage: Bio on Comedy Central (Archived 2006-07-09 at the Wayback Machine)