Andrew Leeds (actor)
Andrew Leeds is an American actor and writer. He is known for his portrayal of Josh on Cristela, Christopher Pelant on Bones, and Jackson Pulver on Veep. He is also in the Main Company of the sketch comedy/improv theater The Groundlings.[1]
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Born | Andrew Harrison Leeds Clearwater, Florida, U.S. |
Alma mater | Stanford University (BS) |
Occupation | Actor, writer |
Early life
Leeds was born in Clearwater, Florida to a Jewish family.[2] While at Stanford University, Leeds participated in theatrical productions on campus.[3][4] He graduated with a degree in computer science.
Career
Leeds' first job as a professional actor was as an understudy in the Broadway musical Teddy & Alice. Eventually, Leeds took over the role of Quentin Roosevelt.[5] Leeds then originated the role of Gavroche in the national tour of Les Miserables.[6] After leaving Les Miserables, Leeds appeared in the Broadway production of Falsettos playing the role of Jason on Wednesday and Saturday matinees.[7] He starred in the musical for a year, acting opposite such Broadway legends as Michael Rupert,[8] Chip Zien, and Mandy Patinkin. After taking over the evening performances for a short stint, Leeds departed the production to play the title role in Carly Simon's opera Romulus Hunt.[9]
Leeds appeared in the movie A Pig's Tale produced by Polygram Filmed Entertainment and as Cadet Dotson in Major Payne starring Damon Wayans.[10]
Leeds and his writing partner at the time, David Lampson, were selected to be on the Bravo reality show Situation: Comedy.[11] Produced by Sean Hayes, the show documented the process of making two competing pilots. Leeds and Lampson's pilot, Stephen's Life, was selected out of 10,000 submissions. The pilot was shot for NBC and went on to win the competition, launching Leeds' career as a writer. Leeds then returned to his acting career and appeared on Veep and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
His drama pilot Rex is Not Your Lawyer was produced by NBC in 2011. Leeds and Lampson then wrote another television pilot, a comedy for NBC called Brenda Forever, but it was not ordered for a full series.[12] Leeds was later cast in a regular role as Josh in the ABC comedy Cristela.[13]
Leeds then wrote a comedy pilot called Those People for Kelly Ripa's company and ABC and appeared on the Comedy Central show Workaholics. In November 2015, Leeds became a member of the Main Company of the sketch comedy/improv troupe The Groundlings.[14]
Filmography
TV shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Nip/Tuck | Henry | Season 1, Episodes 8 & 11 |
2008 | Desperate Housewives | Leo | Season 5, Episode 3 |
2009 | House | Dr. Medina | Season 6, Episode 1 |
2011 | Rules of Engagement | Lester | Season 6, Episode 3 |
2012 | Grey’s Anatomy | Andy | "Second Opinion" (Season 9, Episode 6) |
2012–2015 | Bones | Christopher Pelant | Main cast (Seasons 7-10) |
2014 | Hot in Cleveland | Tom | "The Italian Job" (Season 5, Episode 20) |
2015 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Jason | "The Gang Misses the Boat" (Season 10, Episode 6) |
2014 | Veep | Jackson | "Debate" (Season 3, Episode 8) |
2014–2015 | Cristela | Josh | Main cast (22 episodes) |
2016 | Workaholics | Dan | "A Night at the Dudeseum" (Season 6, Episode 7) |
2016 | Modern Family | Rich | (Season 7, Episode 22) |
2016 | Shameless | Micah | "The Defenestration of Frank" (Season 7, Ep 6) |
2017 | The Great Indoors | Paul | Recurring role (6 Episodes) |
2018 | Silicon Valley | Duncan | (Season 5, Episode 1) |
2018 | Lucifer | Joel | "The Last Heartbreak" (Season 3, Episode 18) |
2019 | Barry | Leo | Recurring (4 Episodes) |
2019 | The Morning Show | Alan | (Season 1, Episode 1) |
2020–present | Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist | David Clarke | Recurring role |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Major Payne | Private Dotson | |
2009 | Irene In Time | Marcus | |
2011 | Subject: I Love You | Chris | |
2015 | Entourage | Paul | |
2016 | Office Christmas Party | Tim |
References
- "The Groundlings". The Groundlings Website. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- https://marriedbiography.com/andrew-leeds-biography/
- "The Stanford Daily 2 April 1997 — The Stanford Daily". stanforddailyarchive.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- "The Stanford Daily 13 April 2000 — The Stanford Daily". stanforddailyarchive.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- "Andrew Harrison Leeds | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- Willis, John (January 1, 1995). Theatre World 1992-1993. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557832047.
- Gerard, Jeremy. "Review: 'Falsettos'". Variety. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- LLC, New York Media (January 18, 1993). New York Magazine. New York Media, LLC.
- Rothstein, Edward (February 27, 1993). "Review/Music; Carly Simon's New Opera for Children". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- Klady, Leonard. "Review: 'Major Payne'". Variety. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- "Picks and Pans Review: Situation: Comedy : People.com". www.people.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- Andreeva, Nellie. "Andrew Leeds/David Lampson Comedy Spec Lands NBC Pilot Order, Ellie Kemper Circling". Deadline. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- Andreeva, Nellie. "Quintet Cast In ABC Comedy 'Cristela'". Deadline. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- Petski, Denise. "ABC Buys Comedy From Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos, Andrew Leeds". Deadline. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
External links
- Andrew Leeds on IMDb