Andrea Savage
Savage at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival
Born
Andrea Kristen Savage[1]

(1973-02-20) February 20, 1973
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Alma materCornell University (BA)
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian, writer
Years active1995–present
SpouseJeremy Plager
Children1

Andrea Kristen Savage (born February 20, 1973) is an American actress, comedian, and writer known best known for creating, writing and starring in the hit show I'm Sorry (2017–2019). The show originally aired on TruTV, but became a hit when it streamed on Netflix. In 2022, she starred as Stacy Beale, opposite Sylvester Stallone in the series Tulsa King on Paramount+, which was quickly ordered for a second season. That same year she also starred in Look Both Ways on Netflix and Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe for Paramount+. Savage is also known for roles in projects such as the Comedy Central mockumentary series Dog Bites Man (2006), the comedy film Step Brothers (2008), Hulu's reality TV parody series The Hotwives (2014–2015), and the HBO comedy Veep (2016–2017). She also has appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Early life and education

Savage was born in Santa Monica, California, the daughter of Sharon Lee (née Chrystie) and Richard Savage. She is three quarters Ashkenazi Jewish and one quarter Greek descent (her maternal grandfather was of Greek origin). In her senior year of high school, she played the title character in Mame.[2] She graduated cum laude from Cornell University with a degree in government and a minor in law studies.[3] She has performed stand-up comedy at The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Ice House and other venues around Los Angeles.

Career

Savage began her acting career playing Renata Vargas, a Brazilian exchange student on Sweet Valley High. Soon after, she joined The Groundlings theater,[4][5] performing weekly in their company. Savage received starring roles in Significant Others as Chelsea and in Dog Bites Man as Tillie Sullivan. Then, she played the role of Denise in Step Brothers opposite Will Ferrell, following that with a comedy tour with Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Demetri Martin, and Nick Swardson.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] She also appeared with Woody Harrelson in The Grand (2008).

After taking time off to have her child, in 2010, Savage was in the film Dinner For Schmucks. She also filmed two television pilots: The Strip created by Tom Lennon and Ben Garant for NBC, and Wilfred, a dark Australian comedy being redone for FX. In addition, Savage created and starred in a series of shorts for the HBO show Funny or Die Presents[14] about a very pregnant woman trying to engage in some casual sex,[15][16][17] as well as a series entitled "Reenactments of Actual Conversations from the Ladies Rooms of Hollywood".[18][19][20][21][22][23] She was also seen in the cult hit Party Down for Starz (Savage was originally cast as Casey Klein in the unaired pilot but because she was pregnant, Lizzy Caplan took the role when the show went into production). Soon after, she wrote television pilots for Comedy Central, Fox Studios, and NBC (produced by Jay Roach); as well as the screenplay Girls Weekend for Castle Rock Films. She also filmed opposite Hilary Swank in the film You're Not You. Her directorial debut was in 2012 when she shot her satirical PSA Republicans, Get in My Vagina,[24][25][26][27] which she wrote and also starred in, alongside Kate Beckinsale and Judy Greer. This premiered on Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO and is one of Funny Or Die's most successful video shorts of all time.

In 2013, Andrea wrote a TV pilot for ABC/Sony produced by Jamie Tarses, as well as another pilot for Comedy Central, River Dogs, produced by Will Ferrell's Gary Sanchez Productions. She also acted opposite John Leguizamo as "Juicy" in an untitled John Leguizamo pilot for ABC.

Savage's other television credits include starring roles in the FOX pilot Rebounding and Lies & The Wives We Tell Them To on NBC. Additionally, she has recently appeared on other popular comedies such as Modern Family, House of Lies, and The League. and in season 4 of "Episodes" on Showtime.

Savage also starred alongside Danielle Schneider, Tymberlee Hill, Angela Kinsey, Kristen Schaal, and Casey Wilson in the Hulu original series The Hotwives. The series is a parody of the reality television franchise The Real Housewives on Bravo. Season one (The Hotwives of Orlando) focused on Orlando, while season two (now titled The Hotwives of Vegas) took place in Las Vegas with the same cast playing new characters.

In 2016, she began appearing as Senator (and later President) Laura Montez on Veep, who first appears as the running mate of the titular Veep's opponent, before ultimately becoming president in a complex manipulation of constitutional procedure.[28] That same year she also appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm opposite Larry David.

In 2017, she created the hit semi-autobiographical TruTV comedy I'm Sorry, in which she also stars. The series premiered on July 12, 2017.[29][30][31][32][33][34][35] Seasons 1 and 2 also aired on Netflix, and can be currently streamed on HBOMAX. She was in the middle of shooting season 3 when it was shut down for Covid. It was never allowed to finish its season.

In 2019, she launched a podcast, Andrea Savage: A Grown-Up Woman #buttholes.[36]

In 2022, she starred as Stacy Beale, opposite Sylvester Stallone in the series Tulsa King on Paramount+, which was quickly ordered for a second season. That same year she also starred in Look Both Ways on Netflix and Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe for Paramount+.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2008 The Grand Renee Jensen
2008 Step Brothers Denise
2009 I Love You, Beth Cooper Dr. Gleason
2010 Dinner for Schmucks Robin
2011 Life Happens Patti
2012 Republicans, Get in My Vagina Woman #1 Video short
2013 You're Not You Alyssa
2015 Sleeping with Other People Naomi
2017 The House Laura
2018 Summer '03 Shira
2022 Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe Serena Voice role
2022 Look Both Ways Tina
2023 You People Becca
TBA Chosen Family Roz Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Sweet Valley High Renata Vargas Main role (season 4)
1997 Sabrina, the Teenage Witch Stacey Fink Episode: "Sabrina Gets Her License: Part 2"
1998 Suddenly Susan N/A Episode: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Susan's Party"
1999 Stark Raving Mad Missy Episode: "He's Gotta Have It"
2001 Inside Schwartz Alexa Episode: "Event Night"
2002 Good Morning, Miami Cindy Episode: "The Way to Dylan's Heart"
2002 In-Laws Sarah Episode: "Crown Vic"
2003 The West Wing Heidi Choat Episode: "Privateers"
2004 Significant Others Chelsea Main role
2004–2005 The King of Queens Kate 2 episodes
2005 Cold Case Lindsay (1982) Episode: "Schadenfreude"
2005 Stacked Barbara Episode: "A Fan for All Seasons"
2006 Dog Bites Man Tillie Sullivan Main role
2007 Two and a Half Men Lena Episode: "Mr. McGlue's Feedbag"
2007 The Winner Donna Episode: "What Happens in Albany, Stays in Albany"
2008 The Cleaner Nicole Episodes: "Let It Ride", "Rebecca"
2009 Glenn Martin DDS Kid Voice role; episode: "A Bromantic Getaway"
2010 The Strip Jackie TV movie
2010 Party Down Annie LeGros Episode: "Precious Lights Pre-School Auction"
2010–2011 Funny or Die Presents various Recurring role, 7 episodes; also writer, 3 episodes
2011 Modern Family Holly Episode: "Go Bullfrogs!"
2011 The Life & Times of Tim Nurse Voice role; episode: "Percey Davis Boulevard/Cool Uncle Stu Balls"
2012 The Life & Times of Tim Julie Voice role; 3 episodes
2012 American Judy Gail Unsold TV pilot
2012 House of Lies Brenda Episode: "Bareback Town"
2012 Rebounding Amanda Unsold TV pilot
2012–2014 The League Gail 2 episodes
2013 Newsreaders Dr. Valerie Vesser Episode: "Pubic Hair Crisis"
2014 Kroll Show Julie Francois Episode: "#canadiansafesex"
2014 American Dad! Sex Ed Teacher Voice role; episode: "News Glances with Genevieve Vavance"
2014–2015 The Hotwives Veronica Von Vandervon / Ivanka Silversan Main role
2015–2017 Episodes Helen Basch Recurring role (seasons 4–5)[37]
2015 Comedy Bang! Bang! Samantha Episode: "Karen Gillan Wears a Black and White Striped Pullover and Coral Skirt"
2016–2017 iZombie Vivian Stoll Recurring role (seasons 2–3)
2016–2017 Veep Senator / President Laura Montez Recurring role (seasons 5–7), 7 episodes
2016 Drunk History Addie Cherry Episode: "Shit Shows"
2017–2019 I'm Sorry Andrea Warren Main role; also creator
2017 Curb Your Enthusiasm Rhonda Episode: "The Accidental Text on Purpose"
2018 Bob's Burgers Claire Voice role; episode: "Mo Mommy, Mo Problems"
2020 Make It Work! Herself Television special
2021 Nailed It! Herself Episode: "An Ungodly Mess"
2021 The Freak Brothers Harper Switzer Main role
2021 The Goldbergs Dean Martin Episode: "Horse Play"
2022 Tulsa King Stacy Beale Main role[38]
2022 The Great North Chief Elba Voice role; episode: "Say It Again, Ham Adventure"

References

  1. ↑ "Andrea Savage and Jeremy Plager List Gated Mediterranean in Sherman Oaks". Variety. 15 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Printing - Andrea Savage - Interview Magazine". www.interviewmagazine.com. 14 November 2013. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
  3. ↑ Brunner, Jeryl. "Andrea Savage On Her New truTV Series I'm Sorry Produced by Will Ferrell and Andy Samberg". Parade. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
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  5. ↑ Barton, Chris (2017-07-12). "Andrea Savage is not sorry for how she portrays herself on new series 'I'm Sorry'". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
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