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Template:People Infobox Andy Dick is an American actor and comedian who voiced Nuka from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.[1]

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Biography

Raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Dick is a graduate of Joliet West High School in Joliet, Illinois, where he performed in several high school stage productions and acquired a reputation as the class clown. He went on to become an alumnus of Columbia College Chicago.[2]

Dick first gained recognition while performing on The Ben Stiller Show during the 1992-1993 television season. He then starred as Zach Smart in a revival of Get Smart, but it was cancelled after only seven episodes. He later acquired stardom for his role as Matthew Brock on NewsRadio from 1995 to 1999.[3]

In 2001, Dick created The Andy Dick Show, which only lasted two seasons, but has become a cult hit.[4] He most recently played Owen Kronsky on the ABC sitcom, Less Than Perfect, which ran for four seasons from 2002 through 2006. In addition, he has made guest appearances on numerous variety programs, talk shows, and sitcoms, and even had a guest spot on the NBC drama, ER.

A highly recognized comedic presence, Dick often makes cameos in movies of that genre, including The Cable Guy, Dude, Where's My Car?, Old School, Road Trip, and Zoolander. He has had larger roles in movie as well; he was the second male lead in In the Army Now and in Best Men. He also played Dr. Claw's assistant in Inspector Gadget, starring Matthew Broderick, and the main villain in The Hebrew Hammer. Recently, Dick lent his voice to Boingo in the Hoodwinked movies.[5]

Personal Life

Dick was married to Ivone Kowalczyk from 1986 to 1990, with whom he has a son, Lucas. He also has a son and a daughter with Lena Sved.

Disney Acting Credits

Year Film Position
1998 The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Voice Actor: Nuka
1999 Inspector Gadget Actor: Kramer
2003 Inspector Gadget 2 Actor: Kramer

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