Mike Gandolfi

Michael Gandolfi (born January 31, 1962) is an American actor, producer, and writer. He is best known for playing Andrew on the WB drama series, Gilmore Girls, and as a writer on the sitcom Roseanne.

Early life and background Mike Gandolfi was born on January 31, 1962, in San Diego, California. His grandfather was a Pearl Harbor survivor and years later, he worked on Operation Wigwam and Operation Redwing, which were nuclear tests conducted by the United States military in the Pacific.

His parents were the first couple married at All Hallows Catholic Church in La Jolla, California. Gandolfi was born a Roman Catholic.

He was one of the original writers for the Air America radio network. Gandolfi has a Black Belt in taekwondo from Beverly Hills Martial Arts. He has run, and finished, the Los Angeles Marathon twice. He has taken four yoga teacher trainings, but has never actually taught a yoga class.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Category Series Result 1997 Writers Guild of America Writers Guild of America Award for Best Comedy/Variety – (Including Talk) Series – Television Dennis Miller Live 1996 Emmy Award Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program Dennis Miller Live 1994 Writers Guild of America Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Episodic Comedy 1992 Golden Globe Award Best Television Series Musical or Comedy Roseanne 1992 Peabody Award Peabody Award