Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, comedian, writer, and talk show announcer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/10/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Andy Richter
Andy Richter co-wrote Elf Unwrapped with Aaron Karo, an oral history of the 2003 film Elf from its initial idea through several studio changes and rewrites. The book is published by Dey Street Books and is scheduled for release on 03/11/2026. Reviewers describe it as upbeat and jokey, with a heartfelt closing section.
Richter was named the first-ever 'Commander in Beef' for the second annual Wienie 500, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile race held ahead of the Indianapolis 500. He acts as the celebrity host who kicks off the race featuring all six Wienermobiles.
Richter was set to host a behind-the-scenes TikTok Live stream for ABC from backstage during the 98th Academy Awards, which Conan O'Brien hosted. The reunion of the former late-night partners drew attention among fans of their earlier shows.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Paul Andrew Richter is an American actor, comedian, writer, and talk show announcer best known as the sidekick of Conan O'Brien on Late Night, The Tonight Show on NBC, and Conan on TBS. |
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| Early Life | Raised in Yorkville, Illinois. |
| Notable Voice Work | Voiced Mort in the Madagascar film franchise. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Columbia College Chicago, where he studied film |
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Personal Life
| Training | Took classes at Chicago's Improv Olympic from 1989 and became a house performer within a year; also associated with the Annoyance Theatre. |
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Relationships & More
| Professional Partner | Conan O'Brien, whose talk show sidekick he was for many years |
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Career
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Writer, then sidekick from 1993; left the show in May 2000. |
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| Andy Richter Controls the Universe | Fox sitcom starring Richter; ran in two mid-season runs before cancellation. |
| Andy Barker, P.I. | 2007 television series, co-written and executive produced by Conan O'Brien. |
| The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien | Returned as announcer and sidekick in 2009. |
| Conan | Announcer, writer, and sidekick on the TBS show from 2010. |
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| Podcast | Hosts The Three Questions with Andy Richter, on the Earwolf network since June 2019. |
| 2026 Wienie 500 | Named inaugural 'Commander in Beef' celebrity host of the Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. |
| Book | Elf Unwrapped: Behind the Scenes of a Modern Christmas Classic (with Aaron Karo), scheduled for release on 03/11/2026. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is the second of four children. | |
| 2. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. | |
| 3. He hosted the Team Coco Presents the Conan Writers Live special for TBS in 2010. |
