Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1973-02-20
- Born Place: Santa Monica, California, USA
Also Known As:
Andrea Kristen Savage
Andrea Savage
Andrea Savage is an accomplished American actress, comedian, writer, and producer, born on February 20, 1973. She graduated cum laude from Cornell University with a degree in government and a minor in law studies, initially having a more grounded academic path before deciding to pursue her passion for comedy. Her career began in the mid-1990s, with early roles including a recurring part on Sweet Valley High. She quickly became a staple at The Groundlings theater in Los Angeles, known for its improvisational comedy, which significantly shaped her comedic style.Savage has a extensive filmography across both film and television. In film, she's appeared in notable comedies such as Step Brothers (2008), Dinner for Schmucks (2010), You're Not You (2014), The House (2017), and You People (2023). She also appeared in the 2025 "screenlife" film War of the Worlds. On television, she has had recurring roles in popular series like The Hotwives of Orlando and The Hotwives of Las Vegas (parodies of The Real Housewives franchise), Veep (as Laura Montez, a US Senator who becomes president), Episodes, and Tulsa King. She's also made guest appearances in many other well-known shows, including Modern Family, House of Lies, The League, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.Beyond her acting, Savage is also a talented writer and creator. She is best known for creating, writing, and starring in the critically acclaimed TruTV comedy series I'm Sorry (2017-2019), which gained further popularity when it streamed on Netflix. She has also written television pilots for major networks like Comedy Central, Fox, and NBC, and a screenplay for Castle Rock Films.
