Andy Lauer
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Biography
Biography
This former child actor first gained notice with his TV debut as a gang member on a two-part episode of the Fox series "21 Jump Street" (1989), a role that earned the neophyte an Emmy nomination. That same year he appeared in Adam Rifkin's debut film, "Never on Tuesday" and in a small role in Oliver Stone's "Born on the Fourth of July." After appearing as a kooky law officer on the failed sitcom "Grand" (NBC, 1990), Lauer reteamed with Stone as an alcoholic and drug-addicted film student in "The Doors" (1991). The compact, brown-haired Lauer was featured as one of the medical students in the ensemble comedy-drama "Going to Extremes" (ABC, 1992-93) before landing a supporting berth on the NBC sitcom "Caroline in the City" (1995-99). As Charlie Banks, the off-the-wall wacky employee at a greeting card company, Lauer took a small role and infused it with manic glee. In 1996, Lauer had a meaty supporting role as Ace, a young trouper helping veteran Peter Weller in the sci-fi thriller "Screamers."
Filmography
Director (Feature Film)
Cast (Feature Film)
Cast (TV Mini-Series)
Life Events
1984
Feature film debut in small role, "Blame It on the Night"
1987
Moved back to Los Angeles; joined The Groundlings and L.A. Connection improv groups
1989
First substantial film role, "Never on Tuesday"
1989
TV debut, "21 Jump Street"; earned Emmy nomination as Guest Actor
1990
TV series debut in the NBC sitcom "Grand"
1992
Appeared as a regular on the ABC-TV drama series "Going to Extremes"
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