About Andy
Andy lives in London, is available for work pretty much anywhere really, is an Equity member and has a Spotlight entry here.
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Andy Pandini is an actor and writer who can also do some other things.
Once upon a time, Andy worked as a musician and a stand-up comedian, whilst acting when he was offered the chance – and frequently when he saw half a chance and grabbed it on the off chance that he would find another half a chance a bit later on and put them together. To make a whole one.
However, much to his delight – and the relief of repetitious prose haters the world over – in 2003 the balance tipped and it wasn’t chance any more… it was work. Since then, Andy has worked professionally as an Actor, both on screen and on the stage. From the Edinburgh Fringe to London theatre, from award-winning short films to cross-media advertising, Andy has brought his talent, his commitment and his undeniable good nature to an exciting range of roles.
He continues to write, currently producing a number of commissioned pieces every year. He’s an ideas man – he has his own, which drive his writing, and he values other people’s, making him a pleasure to direct and always handy to have around.
Andy’s post-graduate training was at Redroofs Theatre School, where he now teaches courses in contemporary comedy, and in script production. The rest he learnt through early mornings, long days and great people.
He lives in London. He can shave his goatee off if you need him to. He doesn’t only do funny.
Well then. As a musician, the ever-so-slightly younger Andy found enough success to get him hooked. Playing keyboards with a number of bands, Andy performed in the UK and Europe. Then he met Ian Cognito. Which is funny. Sorry. Who is funny.
Working with one of the stand-up circuit’s most passionate performers (other reviewers will describe the emotion differently but this is no place for a semantic debate) Andy started his lessons in making people laugh – and in being the one they laugh at. All good to know.
With several Edinburgh shows under his belt, and a gig at Glastonbury to tell the grandchildren about, Andy decided it was time to get serious about being funny and began writing his own standup material. This he performed around the circuit, whilst also developing a regular spot as a compere.
It was Andy’s standup experience (please note, Andy also has a reasonable amount of experience at sitting down, should a role require it) that attracted the attention of playwright Brian Fillis.
Brian had written Fear of Fanny for Edinburgh – subsequently adapted for BBC Four – and was casting his next piece for Edinburgh 2003.
Non-Scene was Andy’s first professional role as an Actor and he has since built an impressive portfolio of work. From fringe theatre to mainstream TV and, in 2007, his first feature – supporting lead, Eugene, in Whatever Happened to Pete Blaggit.
Andy also works as a character model and was delighted to be chosen as the subject of an extended shoot by Getty Images.
Most recently, Andy has been on the stage again, fullfilling a life-long ambition (“oh yes it was”) and joining a production of Snow White as Dame Cuddles.
