Andy Buckley

This article is about the American actor. For the New Zealand field hockey player, see Andrew Buckley (field hockey). For the Irish hurler, see Andy Buckley (hurler).
Andy Buckley

Buckley in November 2011
Born Andrew P. Buckley, Jr.
(1965-02-13) February 13, 1965
Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Residence Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation Actor, screenwriter, stockbroker
Years active 1990–present
Spouse(s) Nancy Banks
Children 2

Andrew P. "Andy" Buckley, Jr.[1] (born February 13, 1965) is an American actor, screenwriter, and stockbroker. He is best known for his role as David Wallace on the American comedy series The Office from 2006 to 2013.

Early life

Buckley was born in Salem, Massachusetts, the son of Barbara J. (King) and Andrew P. Buckley.[1] He has two brothers, Fred and Bradford and a sister, Barbara (Bonnie). He attended Pine Crest School, where he graduated in 1983, and Stanford University, where he graduated in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in political science.[2] He later studied sketch comedy and improvisation at the Groundlings Theatre, working with comedians Melissa McCarthy and Dax Shepard.[3]

Acting career

Early work

Buckley appeared in two 1997 music videos, "I'd Rather Ride Around with You" and "What if it's You", by American country-music artist Reba McEntire.

The Office

Buckley as David Wallace

Buckley played David Wallace, embattled CFO and later CEO of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, in 36 episodes of The Office from 2006 to 2013.

Other work

In addition to The Office, Buckley has appeared in television series such as CSI: Miami, NYPD Blue and The West Wing. In 2010, his supporting role opposite Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in the film The Other Guys climaxed with a fall from an eighth-floor ledge. That year, he had another supporting role in the film Life as We Know It with Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel.

As of 2011, Buckley was cast as Captain Correlli in the children's film Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked. He played Rose Byrne's husband in the 2011 hit movie "Bridesmaids," though his part was mostly cut out. He has also been cast as a regular character (Ted, a happily married adoptive parent and plastic surgeon) in the ABC family TV drama series The Lying Game.[4] In 2015, he appeared in a supporting role in the science fiction adventure film Jurassic World.[5]

Personal life

Buckley is married to acting coach Nancy Banks. They have two sons, Benny and Xander, and reside in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1991 A Woman Named Jackie John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr.
1992 Body Wave Buckley
Sinatra Actor Playing Prew
1997 Blood Trail Andrew P. Buckley video
No Small Ways Lyle
1998 Running Woman Reporter #2
Forever Love Jerry
2001 The Big Day Eddie also co-wrote
2002 Grand Champion Frank Bloomer
Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie FBI Agent Simms
2009 ExTerminators Steven Cantor
2010 The Other Guys Don Beaman
Life as We Know It George Dunn
2011 Bridesmaids Perry Harris
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Captain Correlli
2013 The Heat Robin
Undiscovered Gyrl Mark Aubichon
2015 Jurassic World Scott Mitchell
2015 Brand New-U Friend Two Post-production
2015 Burning Bohdi Buck Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1990 China Beach Chaplain Episode: "Juice"
1993 Silk Stalkings Patrick Rose Episode: "Soul Kiss"
1996 American Pie Chet Episode: "Pilot Episode"
Caroline in the City Rob Rothman Episode: "Caroline and the Gift"
The Crew Justin Episode: "The Man We Love"
The Single Guy Tom Conklin Episode: "Mounted Cop"
1997 Melrose Place Tony Episode: "Screams from a Marriage"
1997–1998 Pacific Blue Teddy Callaway Episode: "Inside Straight"
Episode: "Cop in a Box"
Episode: "With This Ring"
2000 Jack & Jill Wayne Episode: "When You Wish Upon a Car"
The West Wing Mike Satchel Episode: "Let Bartlet Be Bartlet"
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Jason Hendler Episode: "Who Are You?"
2001 The District Rupert Grimes Episode: "Vigilante"
First Years Jack Mitchel Episode: "The First Thing You Do..."
2002 NYPD Blue Mike Episode: "Jealous Hearts"
2005 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Reporter #1 Episode: "King Baby"
2006–2013 The Office David Wallace 38 episodes (13 voice only)
2009 CSI: Miami Gary Archer Episode: "In Plane Sight"
2011–2013 The Lying Game Dr. Ted Mercer
2012 Veep Ted Cullen Various Episodes
2013 Baby Daddy Amy's father Episode: "Test Anxiety"
2013 The League Tony Thompson Episode: "The Credit Card Alert"
2013 Arrested Development Colonel Grimm Episode: "Off the Hook"
2014 Riot Himself Episode: "Pilot"
2014 The Bridge Doc Orton Episode: "Eidolon"
2014 Silicon Valley Carl Fleming Episode: "Optimal Tip-To-Tip Efficiency"
2015 Scorpion Richard Elia Episode: "Going South"
Episode: "Cliffhanger"
Episode: "Postcards From the Edge"
2015 Odd Mom Out Andy Weber Series regular
2016 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Andy Episode: "Chardee MacDennis 2: Electric Boogaloo"

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?pid=152501581
  2. ↑ ""The Office" CFO David Wallace Is Real-Life Wealth Management Adviser". Speakeasy (The Wall Street Journal). 21 January 2010. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
  3. ↑ Conversations with Ross: Featuring Andy Buckley http://www.rosscarey.com/2010/11/24/episode-12-featuring-andy-buckley/
  4. ↑ Published Monday, Nov 22 2010, 14:21 GMT (2010-11-22). "Andy Buckley joins ABC Family pilot - US TV News". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
  5. ↑ Published Monday, Nov 22 2010, 14:21 GMT (2010-11-22). "Jurassic World". BD. Retrieved 2012-08-13.

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