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Andy Richter

Andy Richter is an American actor, comedian, writer, and talk show announcer born in 1966.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Andy Richter is an American actor, comedian, writer, and talk show announcer best known as Conan O’Brien’s sidekick and announcer across multiple late-night shows.

What it is

Andy Richter, born Paul Andrew Richter in 1966, rose to prominence in 1993 as the announcer and sidekick on *Late Night with Conan O’Brien*. He later followed O’Brien to *The Tonight Show* and *Conan*, while also building a career in acting, writing, and voice performance.

Key details

Richter has appeared in television series like *Andy Richter Controls the Universe* and *Andy Barker, P.I.*, as well as film and voice roles. He was married to actress Sarah Thyre from 1994 until their separation in 2019, and married Jennifer Herrera in 2023.

Why it matters

Richter is a familiar figure to Canadian audiences through Conan O’Brien’s late-night television presence, which had a Canadian following, and through his roles in American film and television distributed in Canada.

In short

  • Andy Richter is best known as Conan O’Brien’s sidekick and announcer.
  • He has acted in TV, film, and voice roles beyond late-night.
  • He married Jennifer Herrera in 2023 after separating from Sarah Thyre.
  • His work has reached Canadian audiences through Conan’s shows and distributed media.
Canadian angle

Richter is best known in Canada through Conan O’Brien’s late-night television presence, which also had a Canadian audience, and through his roles in American film and television distributed in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Andy Richter?
Andy Richter is an American actor, comedian, writer, and talk show announcer best known as Conan O’Brien’s longtime sidekick and announcer.
What is Andy Richter known for?
He is best known for his work with Conan O’Brien on *Late Night*, *The Tonight Show*, and *Conan*, along with acting and voice roles.
Is Andy Richter married?
Yes. Public sources say he married Jennifer Herrera in 2023.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Richter
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, and role as Conan O’Brien’s sidekick.
  2. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/andy-richter/
    Supports: Birth date, marriage to Sarah Thyre, separation, marriage to Jennifer Herrera, and career summary.
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/andy-richter/
    Supports: Age, birth place, and work with Conan O’Brien across multiple shows.
  4. ABC — https://www.abc.com/cast/06c7dab8-2d86-4923-a908-e116fd89b4fd
    Supports: Career summary, podcast hosting, and acting credits.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0725200/
    Supports: Writing credit on Conan and active years on the series.