Andy David Kindler (born October 16, 1956) is an American comedian and actor. He played the character Andy, a fellow sportswriter and friend of the titular character on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, was a regular guest on Late Show with David Letterman, a contributor to The Daily Show, and has performed on HBO. Kindler frequently performs as a voice actor in animated television series from producer Loren Bouchard, including roles on Dr. Katz, Home Movies, and the recurring character of Mort the mortician on Bob's Burgers.

Early life and education Kindler was born to Lawrence and Joan Kindler in Queens, New York. He had a brother and a sister, who died in 2020. His family is Jewish. His mother had become a Quaker when Andy was 15 years old. Kindler grew up in Whitestone, Queens."On the line with Andy Kindler", journeyofafrontman.com. April 7, 2015. Kindler graduated from Bayside High School in Bayside, Queens. He attended Binghamton University, and originally intended on becoming a classical musician. While in college, Kindler performed in theatre productions. After graduating, Kindler moved to Los Angeles. He began performing stand-up in 1984.

Career

Stand up His material often covers the comedy industry itself, criticizing other comedians for being too predictable. He has roasted other comedians on the State of the Industry address. At his annual State of the Industry address at Montreal's "Just for Laughs" festival in 2012, he poked fun at Dane Cook, Louis C.K., Chelsea Handler, and Jay Leno.

In 2010, Kindler was a judge on the stand-up reality show Last Comic Standing.

In 2018, he hosted the live taping of Megan Koester's comedy album "Tertium Non Datur," released in January 2019 by Aspecialthing Records. Kindler has hosted season four and five (2018–19) of the Hulu standup series Coming to the Stage.

In 1996, he offered $1 million to anyone who could produce a video in which Whoopi Goldberg was funny.Getlen, Larry. "The Comic Who Calls Louis C.K. 'Pretentious' and Jimmy Fallon a 'Phony'", New York Post, May 15, 2015. Accessed May 16, 2015

In 2010, Kindler released his first album, I Wish I Was Bitter, recorded in 2003. He followed this with Hence the Humor on May 8, 2020.

In 2022, Kindler performed the first live stand-up set given via hologram.

Acting Kindler is best known as Andy on Everybody Loves Raymond. He has also appeared on several episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place as Chancellor Tootietootie.

Kindler is often thought to have portrayed the character of "Jamison" in the World Wrestling Federation, but the character was portrayed by a different actor by the name of John DiGiacomo. He plays a fictionalized version of himself in the IFC series Maron.

Kindler currently co-hosts the weekly podcast Thought Spiral with friend and fellow comedian J. Elvis Weinstein. He also appeared numerous times on The Majority Report with Sam Seder.

Personal life Kindler has been married to Susan Maljan since 2002, having been together since 1992. Filmography +Andy Kindler television work Year Title Role Notes 1993 Martin Salesman Episode: "To Kill a Talking Bird" 1994 Muddling Through Beer Distributor Episode: "It's a Date" 1995–1997 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist Andy (voice) 3 episodes 1995 The Larry Sanders Show Himself Episode: "Conflict of Interest" 1996–2005 Everybody Loves Raymond Andy 27 episodes 1997 Ellen Hesh Finkleman Episode: "Ellen Unplugged" 1999 The Dick & Paula Celebrity Special Himself (voice) 6 episodes 2001–2002 Raising Dad Mr. Travers 16 episodes 2002–2004 Home Movies Arnold Lindenson (voice) 4 episodes 2004 Significant Others Doug 4 episodes 2009–2012 Wizards of Waverly Place Chancellor Tootietootie 6 episodes 2010 'Til Death Barry Episode: "Perfect Couple" 2011–present Bob's Burgers Mort (voice) 77 episodes 2011 The Life & Times of Tim Rabbi (voice) Episode: "Percey Davis Boulevard/Cool Uncle Stu Balls" 2013–2016 Maron Himself 12 episodes 2013 Crash & Bernstein Andy Episode: "Crashy McSmartypants" 2014 The Neighbors Henry Episode: "Oscar Party" 2014 Garfunkel and Oates Michael Andrew Carson Episode: "Road Warriors" 2015 Sirens Bobby Episode: "No Love" 2015–2016 Harvey Beaks Easy (voice) 2 episodes 2016 Lady Dynamite Himself Episode: "Jack and Diane" 2016 Talking Tom and Friends Galileo (voice) Episode: "Funny Robot Galileo" 2018 Another Period Barker Episode: "Sex Nickelodeon" 2018 Portlandia Dr. Benz Episode: "Long Way Back" 2018 I'm Dying Up Here Morris 3 episodes 2020 The Fiddling Horse Barry Bitterman

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