Andy Umberger

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Andy Umberger is an American actor who spent the early part of his career in New York City, where he was primarily a stage actor and appeared in three Broadway shows: City of Angels, Passion and Company. [1] [2] Since moving to Los Angeles in the late 90s, he has had supporting roles in over 15 films and has guest starred on over 60 television shows, with recurring roles on 10 different series, including: Mad Men , Weeds , Boston Legal , The West Wing , Desperate Housewives , ER , and as D'Hoffryn on Buffy the Vampire Slayer . He is one of only five actors to appear in three series created by Joss Whedon ( Buffy the Vampire Slayer , Angel and Firefly ).

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In 2011 he was named one of the "Ten Best Actor Cameos" in the video game L.A. Noire . In 2013 he received the LA Weekly Theatre Award for Best Musical Ensemble as part of the cast of Silence! The Musical . In 2014 he played Roy Disney in When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney [3] [4] for which he was nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Musical Ovation Award. [5]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000 The X-Files Agent Chesty Short Episode: "Requiem"
2000 Bounce PilotUncredited
2001 On the Edge Angry Father
2002 Dragonfly Doctor
2003 The Singing Detective Mr. Dark
2003 Doctor Benny Mr. Lewis
2003 S.W.A.T. Deputy Chief
2004 First Daughter Secret Service Supervisor
2005 Coach Carter Bay Hill Athletic Director
2005 Nine Lives Second Male Guard
2006 Déjà Vu NTSB Investigator
2008 AmericanEast American Safety producer
2010 Unstoppable Janeway
2011 L.A. Noire Carruthers
2011 The Rum Diary Mr. Green
2013 Dark Skies Doctor Jonathan Kooper
2014One Day: A MusicalYouTuber #10
2016 The Accountant Ed Chilton
2019Burning KentuckyAbe

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References

  1. Taylor, Markland (1997-06-22). "Review: 'Company'". Variety. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  2. League, The Broadway. "Andy Umberger – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  3. "When You Wish, Musical About Walt Disney, Opens Oct. 16; Tim Martin Gleason, Andy Umberger, Brandi Burkhardt Star | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  4. Gray, Margaret (2013-10-24). "Review: Disney story 'When You Wish' leaves 'em wishing for more". Los Angeles Times. ISSN   0458-3035 . Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  5. BWW News Desk. "2014 LA STAGE ALLIANCE OVATION AWARDS Nominees Announced - Theatre at Boston Court Leads; Geffen, La Mirada Follow". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2017-06-23.