Andrew Leeds (actor)

Andrew Leeds
Born Andrew Harrison Leeds
Residence Los Angeles
Occupation Actor, writer

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]

Early 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.[2] Leeds then originated the role of Gavroche in the national tour of Les Miserables.[3] After leaving Les Miserables, Leeds appeared in the Broadway production of Falsettos playing the role of Jason on Wednesday and Saturday matinees.[4] He starred in the musical for a year, acting opposite such Broadway legends as Michael Rupert,[5] 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.[6]

Leeds appeared in the movie A Pig's Tale produced by Polygram Filmed Entertainment and as Cadet Dotson in the Universal Studios movie Major Payne starring Damon Wayans.[7] The movie was released in 1995, which is when Leeds returned to Florida to start high school. A few years later he received admission to Stanford University.

Education

While at Stanford, Leeds participated in theatrical productions on campus (acting, directing,[8] set designing, producing.[9]) He graduated with a degree in computer science.

Career

Leeds and his writing partner at the time, David Lampson, were selected to be on the Bravo reality show Situation: Comedy.[10] 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 worked on many shows including 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.[11] It too did not go to series, but shortly after this Leeds was cast in a regular role as Josh in the ABC comedy Cristela.[12]

Leeds then wrote a comedy pilot called Those People[13] 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.

Filmography

TV shows

Year Title Role Notes
2012-2015 Bones Christopher Pelant Supporting cast (Seasons 7-10)
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 (6 Episodes)
2018 Silicon Valley Duncan (Season 5, Episode 1)

Film

1995 Major Payne Private Dotson Notes
2009 Irene In Time Marcus
2011 Subject: I Love You Chris
2015 Entourage Paul
2016 Office Christmas Party Tim

References

  1. ↑ "The Groundlings". The Groundlings Website. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  2. ↑ "Andrew Harrison Leeds | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  3. ↑ Willis, John (1995-01-01). Theatre World 1992-1993. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557832047.
  4. ↑ Gerard, Jeremy. "Review: 'Falsettos'". Variety. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  5. ↑ LLC, New York Media (1993-01-18). New York Magazine. New York Media, LLC.
  6. ↑ Rothstein, Edward (1993-02-27). "Review/Music; Carly Simon's New Opera for Children". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  7. ↑ Klady, Leonard. "Review: 'Major Payne'". Variety. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  8. ↑ "The Stanford Daily 2 April 1997 — The Stanford Daily". stanforddailyarchive.com. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  9. ↑ "The Stanford Daily 13 April 2000 — The Stanford Daily". stanforddailyarchive.com. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  10. ↑ "Picks and Pans Review: Situation: Comedy : People.com". www.people.com. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  11. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie. "Andrew Leeds/David Lampson Comedy Spec Lands NBC Pilot Order, Ellie Kemper Circling". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  12. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie. "Quintet Cast In ABC Comedy 'Cristela'". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  13. ↑ Petski, Denise. "ABC Buys Comedy From Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos, Andrew Leeds". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
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