Andy Richter, best known as an American actor, comedian, writer and late night talk show announcer was born on October 28, 1966 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.  To father, Laurence R. Richter and mother Glenda Swanson, Andy was born as third of four children with Swedish and German Descent. His father taught Russian at Indiana University for more than 32 years whereas his mother was a kitchen cabinet designer. Brought up in Yorkville, Illinois, Richter graduated from Yorkville High School in the year 1984. When Andy was four year old, his parents had a divorce when his father came out as a gay.

Richter attended Columbia College Chicago in the late 1980s as a film major. There he learned fundamental of comedic acting and writing by starring in number of student films and videos. On commercial shoots in Chicago, Richter worked as a production assistant right after leaving Columbia in 1988. He also attended classes at Chicago's Improv Olympic in 1989. Within a year, Richter went from student to "House Performer" working with the Annoyance Theater and "The Comedy Underground". In the mean while he wrote short-lived television show named Jonathan Brandmeier.

Andy has a flourishing career where he has appeared in number of shows and films. He is best known for his acting skills and comic timing. Above all his appearances, he is best known for each of the host's programs: The Tonight Show and Late Night on NBC as the sidekick of Conan O'Brien. He is also known for Conan on TBS. His voice work in the Madagascar films has also added fame to his success. Apart from these, he has been highly admired and appreciated for his appearance in the sitcoms like Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Quintuplets and Andy Barker, P.I.. More about his acting credits can be abstracted from wiki.

Forty nine year old Andy Richter has been married to his long time girlfriend Sarah Thyre. His wife is a writer/author and a comedic actress by profession. His wife Thyre was a cast member of the cult comedy series Strangers with Candy. The couple has together appeared in a chapter of the Upright Citizens Brigade where they played Hansel and Gretel. Talking about his kids, he has a son William born on 2001 and a daughter Mercy born on 2007. Richter is happily living with his family and is unlikely to get divorce from his wife.

Andy Richter has a chubby personality with the height of six feet two inches, i.e. 1.88m. With the physique he has, there are some of his shirtless pictures in the media. In the mean while he went to some controversy when he posted a nude picture of him in his twitter account. With 783k followers, 846 following and 30k tweets, Andy Richter is very active in twitter.  He is equally active in instagram and can be followed in his verified account.

This talented actor and comedian have been able to mount success receiving a wonderful salary, which eventually makes a jaw dropping net worth. His net worth is estimated to be $15 million dollars.