Andy Richter
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Born | Paul Andrew Richter October 28, 1966 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
Alma mater | Columbia College Chicago |
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Years active | 1988–present |
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Children | 3 |
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Paul Andrew Richter (born October 28, 1966)[1] is an American actor, comedian, writer, and talk show announcer. He is best known as the sidekick for Conan O'Brien on each of O'Brien's talk shows: Late Night and The Tonight Show on NBC and Conan on TBS. He was also star of the TV series Andy Richter Controls the Universe. He voiced Mort in the Madagascar film franchise and Ben Higgenbottom in the Nickelodeon animated television series The Mighty B!.
Early life
Richter, the second of four children, was born in
Career
In the late 1980s, Richter attended the
In the early 1990s, the Annoyance Theatre hit gold when producer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
At the same time The Real Live Brady Bunch was playing in New York, two fellow Annoyance members (Beth Cahill and Melanie Hutsell, who played Marcia and Jan Brady in the "Real Live Brady Bunch" stage show) were hired as cast members on Saturday Night Live. With friends on SNL, Richter attended after-show parties, where he met SNL writer Robert Smigel. Two years later, Smigel hired Richter as a writer for a new show he was producing, Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Smigel sent Richter to join Conan O'Brien on stage during a practice run-through when the production staff was testing lighting angles and sound, and noticed the two had a strong rapport. He became O'Brien's sidekick just weeks before the show began airing in 1993.[9]
Richter departed from Late Night after the show on May 26, 2000. He later said of the decision, "After seven years of being on the show, I got itchy. I have a philosophy that if you enjoy good fortune, rather than sit there and say, "Oh, that's fine, this amount is good enough for me," you should try and push it. You should see how much you can stretch your good fortune. And I was curious."[10]
After Late Night
Richter left his post at Late Night in 2000 to pursue a career acting in films and television. His first major venture,
The Tonight Show
On February 24, 2009, it was announced that Richter would rejoin O'Brien as the announcer for The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien in Los Angeles.[13] Richter frequently appeared in comedy sketches on the show and often commented and interacted with Conan during the opening monologue; he was also part of the show's writing staff. In mid-December 2009, Richter also began joining Conan on the couch during the celebrity interviews, much like he did in his former sidekick role on Late Night. Richter said he enjoyed having a steady paycheck again and not having to deal with production companies while developing television shows. Richter said, "Now I'm so happy to be back and making TV every night, not asking permission from somebody and waiting six months to get their sparklingly clear and cogent notes. And then wait another month for them to get back from Hawaii and say, 'Yes, now we can go make television.' I felt like a plumber who kept going into the building and saying, 'Can we put some pipes together?' and watching my wrenches gather dust."[10]
Conan
When Conan O'Brien returned to the air as host of Conan on TBS in 2010, Richter followed and resumed his roles as announcer, writer, general sidekick and participant in comedy sketches.[14]
The Three Questions with Andy Richter
Since June 2019, Richter has his own podcast on the Earwolf network.[15]
Game shows
In 2010, Richter was considered to be a potential host of the classic
In June 2010, Richter hosted the Team Coco Presents the Conan Writers Live comedy special for
In July 2013, Richter signed up to host a game show called Step Up, which was ordered by Fox.[18]
Richter holds the record for all-time highest one-day score on Celebrity Jeopardy!, winning $68,000 during a first-round game of the 2009–10 season's "Jeopardy! Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational". His earnings were donated to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.[19][20]
In January 2017, he began hosting the
In September 2022, Richter appeared on the series premiere of Celebrity Jeopardy!. He got 2nd place and $30,000 for his charity The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.[22]
Other television appearances
In April 2002, Richter appeared in the Fox series Malcolm in the Middle. In "Clip Show", he played a psychiatrist giving therapy to Malcolm, Reese, and Dewey.
In October 2005, Richter appeared in the
Richter appeared in
Richter appears in the Fox series
From 2006 to 2008, Richter had a recurring role as "Sad Dad" Stan in the TV show The New Adventures of Old Christine.
He also provided the voice of Ben on the animated series
Richter voiced himself in an episode of the 2021 Netflix animated sitcom Chicago Party Aunt.
Film
In addition to his television work, Richter has appeared in
Other appearances
In 2008, Richter appeared in composer
In July 2009, Richter played for the
After the end of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, Richter joined O'Brien on his Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour, a stage show touring the United States and Canada over the spring of 2010. Richter served in his usual role as announcer and sidekick. Due to performing with O'Brien, Richter was forced to drop out of the Jeopardy! Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational, in which he was a semifinalist. Isaac Mizrahi replaced Richter in the tournament.[27] Richter also made an appearance on the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life on Deck as a non-religious hooded brother, Brother Theodore in the episode "Silent Treatment".
In May 2021, Richter appeared on the Gus and Eddy Podcast hosted by comedy duo Gus Johnson and Eddy Burback.[28]
Personal life
Richter was married to comedic actress and author Sarah Thyre from 1994 to 2019, and they have two children, a son born in 2000 and a daughter born in 2005.[29] Thyre was a cast member on the comedy series Strangers with Candy, on which Richter made frequent cameo appearances. Richter and Thyre also appeared together playing Hansel and Gretel in an episode of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy series on Comedy Central in 1998. On April 13, 2019, Richter announced on his Twitter account that he and Thyre had separated and had begun divorce proceedings.[30] In November 2022 he announced his engagement to Jennifer Herrera. They got married on June 10, 2023, in West Hollywood, with Conan O'Brien officiating.[31]
Richter is a supporter of Planned Parenthood. At a fundraiser in 2016, he referenced abortion services provided in 1992 for Thyre when the couple had split and were each undergoing great personal difficulties. He stated that although they were very sad about the situation, they both knew it was the right decision for them. He also said that he is "eternally grateful" to the organization for allowing them to care for themselves and also for the ability to choose the time to bring children into their lives. The couple had been married 22 years at the time of his statements.[32][33]
Richter is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. After leaving Late Night with Conan O'Brien, he moved to Los Angeles.
On April 15, 2019, Richter joined other writers in firing their agents as part of the
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | Cabin Boy | Kenny | |
1996 | Good Money | Happy | |
1998 | The Thin Pink Line | Ken Irvine | |
1999 | Barenaked in America | Himself | Documentary |
2000 | Dr. T & the Women | Eli | |
2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | Eugene Wilson | |
Pootie Tang | Record executive | ||
Scary Movie 2 | Father Harris | ||
Kids in the Hall: Same Guys, New Dresses | Himself | Documentary | |
2002 | Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) | ||
Run Ronnie Run! | Network executive #2 | ||
Martin & Orloff | Maitre 'D | ||
Big Trouble | Jack Pendick/Ralph Pendick | ||
Frank McKlusky, C.I. | Herb | ||
God Hates Cartoons | Drinky Crow | Voice, direct-to-video | |
The Cat Returns | Natoru | Voice | |
2003 | End of the Century | Himself | Documentary |
My Boss's Daughter | Red Taylor | ||
Elf | Morris | ||
2004 | Death and Texas | Congressman Jack Levant | |
New York Minute | Bennie Bang | ||
Seeing Other People | Carl | ||
2005 | The Aristocrats | Himself | Documentary |
Madagascar | Mort | Voice | |
Lenny the Wonder Dog | Lenny | ||
2006 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Gregory | |
2007 | The Procedure | T. J. | Short film |
If I Had Known I Was a Genius | Game show host | ||
Blades of Glory | Mountie | ||
2008 | Semi-Pro | Bobby Dee | |
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Mort | Voice | |
Prop 8 — The Musical | Gay California man | Short film | |
2009 | Aliens in the Attic | Uncle Nathan Pearson | |
2011 | Conan O'Brien Can't Stop | Himself | Documentary |
2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Mort | Voice |
2013 | The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | Himself | |
2014 | Penguins of Madagascar | Mort | Uncredited voice cameo |
Jason Nash Is Married | Himself | ||
2016 | Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie | Pete Rozelle | |
2017 | Girlfriend's Day | Harold Lamb | |
2021 | Marcel the Shell with Shoes On | Mario | |
2023 | 80 for Brady | Clark | |
First Time Female Director | Sheldonn Clifford |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom | Police Officer | Television film |
1993–2000 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Himself (co-host) | 1,247 episodes; also writer |
1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and David | Himself | Episode: "The Cry of a Hungry Baby" |
1998 | Upright Citizens Brigade | Hansel | Episode: "Story of the Toad" |
Saturday Night Live | Drinky Crow | Voice, episode: "Cameron Diaz/Smashing Pumpkins"; uncredited | |
1999 | LateLine | Himself | Episode: "Pearce on Conan" |
2000 | Strangers with Candy | Various roles | 3 episodes |
Just Shoot Me! | Alan | Episode: "Choosing to Be Super" | |
DAG | Himself | Episode: "Pilot"; uncredited | |
2002 | Ed | Barney Sticuzo | Episode: "Youth Bandits" |
Malcolm in the Middle | Dr. Kennedy | Episode: "Clip Show" | |
Primetime Glick | Himself | Episode: "Andy Richter / Alec Baldwin" | |
2002–2003 | Andy Richter Controls the Universe | Andy Richter | 19 episodes; also producer |
2003 | The Lyon's Den | Kelly Robbins | Episode: "Ex" |
2004 | Happy Family | Clerk | Episode: "The Headboard" |
It's All Relative | Dr. Bob | Episode: "Philip in a China Shop" | |
Father of the pride
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Nelson | Episode: "What's Black, White and Depressed All Over?" | |
2004–2005 | Crank Yankers | Lloyd | Voice, 3 episodes |
Quintuplets | Bob Chase | 22 episodes | |
2005–2006, 2013 | Arrested Development | The Richter Brothers | 9 episodes |
2005 | Will & Grace | Dale | Episode: "The Old Man and the Sea" |
2006–2008 | The New Adventures of Old Christine | Stan | 4 episodes |
2006–2012 | Metalocalypse | Various voices | 3 episodes |
2006–2023 | American Dad! | 16 episodes | |
2007 | The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show | Mayor William Q. Lefawn | Episode: "Key to the City" |
Andy Barker, P.I. | Andy Barker | 6 episodes; also producer | |
Clark and Michael | Jerry Lillard | Episode: "DA Dad and the Break-Up" | |
30 Rock | Mitch Lemon | Episode: "Ludachristmas" | |
2007–2008 | Monk | Hal Tucker | 2 episodes |
2008 | The Sarah Silverman Program | Potential Adoptive Parent | Episode: "Fetus Don't Fail Me Now" |
King of the Hill | Wesley Cherish | Voice, episode: "Straight as an Arrow" | |
2008–2011 | The Mighty B! | Benjamin Higgenbotton | Voice, 16 episodes |
Robot Chicken | Various voices | 2 episodes | |
2008–2015 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Mort | Voice, 82 episodes |
2009 | Bones | Henry Simon | Episode: "Double Trouble in the Panhandle" |
True Jackson, VP | Simon Christini | Episode: "The Rival" | |
Chuck | Brad | Episode: "Chuck Versus the Suburbs" | |
The Goode Family | Fred Ridley | Voice, episode: "Public Disturbance" | |
Merry Madagascar | Mort | Voice, television special | |
2009–2010 | The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien | Himself (co-host) | 145 episodes; also writer and announcer |
2010 | The Suite Life on Deck | Brother Theodore | Episode: "The Silent Treatment" |
Running Wilde | Dan Thorngood | Episode: "The Junior Affair" | |
Glory Daze | Priest | Episode: "Hungry Like Teen Wolf" | |
2010–2021 | Conan | Himself (co-host) | Also writer and announcer |
2011 | Jon Benjamin Has a Van | "Celebrity Parkour" competitor | Episode: "The Van Scheme" |
2011–2015 | China, IL | Agent Green | Voice, 4 episodes |
2012 | Hot in Cleveland | Father Brian | Episode: "Claus, Tails & High-Pitched Males: Birthdates 3" |
2012–2014 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Himself / narrator | 3 episodes |
2013 | Happy Endings | Roy | Episode: "Bros Before Bros" |
Madly Madagascar
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Mort | Voice, television special | |
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja | The Disciplinarian | Voice, episode: "Escape from Detention Island" | |
Deon Cole's Black Box | Cameo | Episode: "Deon Discovers the Wettest in the Building" | |
Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Doorman | Episode: "The Vulture" | |
2014 | Sean Saves the World | Larry | Episode: "The Joy of Ex" |
Review | Auctioneer | Episode: "Celebrity; Batman" | |
The Millers | Douglas Marie Dascal | Episode: "Walk-n-Wave" | |
2014–2015 | Maron | Himself | 2 episodes |
2014–2017 | All Hail King Julien | Mort / Ted | Voice, 78 episodes |
2015–2023 | Bob's Burgers | Wayne | Voice, 3 episodes |
2016 | Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ | Art Gordon | Episode: "Inside Joke" |
The Jim Gaffigan Show | Mitch Gaffigan | Episode: "My Brother's Keeper" | |
2016–2019 | The Stinky & Dirty Show | Brave | Voice, 10 episodes |
2016 | Andy Richter's Home for the Holidays | Himself | Television film |
2017 | Big Fan | Himself (host) | 4 episodes |
Life in Pieces | Julius Black | Episode: "Musical Motel Property Bingo" | |
Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special | Himself | Variety special | |
Portlandia
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Larry | Episode: "Passenger Rating" | |
Animals | Prisoner | Voice, episode: "Humans" | |
Justice League Action | Chronos | Voice, 2 episodes | |
2017–2018 | Santa Clarita Diet | Carl Coby | 5 episodes |
2017–2021 | Big Hero 6: The Series | Globby / Dibs | Voice, 13 episodes |
2018 | Mr. Pickles | Voice, episode: "S.H.O.E.S" | |
2018; 2021 | Final Space | Gatekeeper | Voice, 2 episodes |
2019 | Black-ish | Mr. Schatz | Episode: "Relatively Grown Man" |
Corporate | Himself | Episode: "The Tragedy" | |
2020 | Fresh Off the Boat | Episode: "Commencement" | |
Earth to Ned | Himself | Episode: "Late Night Ned" | |
2020–2022 | Love, Victor | Coach Ford | 6 episodes |
2021 | TrollsTopia
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Disgruntle Weed | Voice, episode: "Disgruntle Weeds/Extreme Sleepover Club: Spooky Edition!" |
Chicago Party Aunt | Voice, episode: "The Beefys" | ||
2021–2023 | Big City Greens | Mayor Hansock | Voice, 3 episodes |
2022 | Beat Bobby Flay | Himself | Guest host; Episode: "Let the Good Food Roll" |
Celebrity Jeopardy!
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Contestant | ||
Hell's Kitchen | Guest diner; Episode: "Wok This Way" | ||
2022–2023 | The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib | Bradley / various | Voice, 5 episodes |
2023 | Fantasy Island | Game Show Host | Episode: "Paymer vs. Paymer" |
American Auto | Himself | Episode: "Celebrity" | |
Stars on Mars | 4 episodes | ||
Star Trek: Lower Decks | Beljo Tweekle | Voice, episode: "Twovix" |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Halo 4 | Marine | Voice |
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External links
- Media related to Andy Richter at Wikimedia Commons
- Andy Richter at IMDb
- Andy Richter on Twitter
- The Three Questions with Andy Richter Archived June 27, 2021, at the Wayback Machine