Eric Andre is an American comedian, actor and television host who is also known as the creator and star of “Eric Andre’s Show,” a surreal comedy series that premiered on Adult Swim in 2012.
Known for its unique format and silly humor, the show parodies public-facing talk shows and features outrageous jokes, celebrity interviews, and bizarre sketches.
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- Full name: Eric Samuel André
- Date of birth: April 4, 1983
- Age: 42 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Boca Raton, Florida, USA
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Comedian, actor, producer, TV presenter, writer
- Height: 6′ (1.83 m)
- Parents: Pierre Andre and Natalie Andre
- Siblings: Amy Andre
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Agnostic atheist
- Ethnicity: Mixed (African Jewish and Ashkenazi)
- Net worth: 4 million USD
Early life and education
Eric Andre is currently 41 years old. He was born on April 4, 1983 in Boca Raton, Florida. His father Pierre Andre is of Afro-Haitian descent and works as a psychiatrist, while his mother Natalie is Jewish and from the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Eric also has a sister named Amy.
He attended Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he honed his skills in the performing arts. After graduating from high school in 2001, Andre enrolled at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
He graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in double bass performance. During his time at Berklee, he began performing stand-up comedy and developed a unique style that would later define his career.
Personal life
Eric Andre has been in relationships with several notable individuals, including actress Rosario Dawson from 2016 to 2017. In early 2023, he was reported to be dating model and actress Emily Ratajkowski .
Career
Eric Andre’s career began in earnest when he began performing stand-up comedy in 2003. His big break came with the creation of the film “Eric Andre’s Show,” premiered on Adult Swim in 2012. The show quickly gained a cult following due to its unpredictable nature and willingness to confront taboo topics through absurdity.
In addition to hosting his show, Andre also appeared in various television series and movies. He plays Mike in the comedy series FXX “Men looking for women” from 2015 to 2017 and voiced Luci on the Netflix animated series “Disappointment” from 2018 to 2023.
His film credits include voicing Azizi in Disney’s live-action remake. “The Lion King” (2019) and starred in the Netflix prank film “Bad trip” (2021), showcasing his signature style of hidden camera pranks.
Prize
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series (2021)
- Nominated for several awards including Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Net worth
Eric Andre’s net worth is estimated at $4 million. His wealth comes from various sources of income including a successful television career, stand-up performances, film roles, and music under the stage name Blarf.
Social Media
- Instagram: @ericandre
- Twitter: @ericandre
Cinema
- Eric Andre Program
- Men seek women
- Disappointed
- Lion King
- bad trip
- Don’t trust B—- in Apartment 23
- 2 broken girls
- Curb your enthusiasm
- internship
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