Andrew Santino

Andrew Santino (born October 16, 1983) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster known for television series and films such as Sin City Saints,[7][8] The Disaster Artist,[9] Mixology,[10] and I'm Dying Up Here.[11]

Andrew W. Santino
PseudonymSlugger Santino,[1] The Red Rocket,[2] Cheeto Santino,[3] The Last of the Great Gingers[4]
Born (1983-10-16) October 16, 1983
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[5]
MediumStand-up comedy, film, television, podcasting
NationalityAmerican
EducationArizona State University
Years active2006–present[6]
GenresObservational comedy
Websiteandrewsantino.com

Career

On I'm Dying Up Here, he played one of the main roles, Bill Hobbs, a talented, popular comedian who sabotages himself with a bitter attitude and negative outlook on life.[12] Currently he stars in the series Dave, which tells the fictionalized story of rapper Lil Dicky. Santino portrays Dave's roommate and manager. In 2017, he released 'Home Field Advantage' a Showtime special.[5] He also played a recurring character in the NBC drama This Is Us, a producer of the fictional sitcom The Manny. Santino produces and hosts a podcast, Whiskey Ginger, where he interviews friends in the entertainment industry as they reflect on their past while sipping whiskey.[13] Santino attended Arizona State University.[14] In 2020, Santino began co-hosting the Bad Friends podcast with Bobby Lee.[15]

References
  1. "Slugger Santino Tee". andrewsantino.com. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  2. "The Fighter and The Kid - Episode 450: Andrew Santino and Call Her Daddy". YouTube. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  3. "Cheeto Santino". Instagram. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  4. "Joe Rogan Experience #1293 - Andrew Santino". Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  5. Kozell, Isaac (2 June 2017). "Andrew Santino Has the 'Home Field Advantage'". Vulture. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  6. Rick, Pat (December 6, 2016). "Exclusive Interview with Andrew Santino About Interviewing Skylar Diggins". onefootdown.com. SB Nation. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  7. Hale, Mike (March 22, 2015). "Review: 'Sin City Saints,' a Yahoo Basketball Comedy". The New York Times. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  8. Uhlich, Keith (March 23, 2015). "'Sin City Saints': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  9. Ford, Rebecca; Kit, Borys (December 7, 2015). "Ari Graynor, Jacki Weaver, Hannibal Buress and Andrew Santino are ready to enter The Room". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  10. Lowry, Brian (February 25, 2014). "TV Review: Mixology - 'The Hangover' writers serve up a tasty comedy cocktail". Variety. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
  11. Otterson, Joe (September 24, 2015). "'Workaholics' Star Erik Griffin, Andrew Santino Join Showtime's 'I'm Dying Up Here'". TheWrap. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  12. "Bill Hobbs played by Andrew Santino". Showtime. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  13. "Whiskey Ginger w/ Andrew Santino". podcastrepublic.net. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  14. https://www.firstorderhistorians.com/2014/03/26/7-questions-with-andrew-santino/
  15. "Bad Friends w/ Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee". apple.com. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
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