History of Andy Dick in Timeline
Andrew Roane Dick is an American comedian and actor known for his stand-up routines and various television and film roles. With a background in improvisational theater from The Second City, Dick rose to prominence through appearances on shows like 'The Ben Stiller Show,' 'NewsRadio,' and 'Less than Perfect.' He also had his own short-lived series, 'The Andy Dick Show' and 'The Assistant,' on MTV. Dick is recognized for his eccentric behavior, particularly on Comedy Central Roasts, stand-up performances, and late night talk shows.
December 21, 1965: Birth of Andy Dick
Andy Dick was born on December 21, 1965, in Charleston, South Carolina.
1983: High School Homecoming King
Andy Dick was elected homecoming king during his senior year of high school in 1983.
1984: High School Graduation
Andy Dick graduated from Joliet West High School in Joliet, Illinois, in 1984.
1986: Marriage to Ivone Kowalczyk
Andy Dick married Ivone Kowalczyk in 1986.
1988: Birth of Andy Dick's First Son
Andy Dick's first son with Ivone Kowalczyk was born in 1988.
1990: Divorce from Ivone Kowalczyk
Andy Dick and Ivone Kowalczyk divorced in 1990 after four years of marriage.
September 1992: The Ben Stiller Show Premieres
Andy Dick's television comedy career began on 'The Ben Stiller Show,' which premiered on Fox in September 1992.
January 1993: Appearance on Late Show with David Letterman
On the third night of 'Late Show with David Letterman' on CBS, Andy Dick made an appearance as "Donnie the CBS Page Who Likes to Suck Up" in January 1993.
1993: Roles in 'Double Dragon' and 'The Making of... And God Spoke'
Andy Dick had a role in the film adaptation of the video game 'Double Dragon' and played himself in the mockumentary 'The Making of... And God Spoke,' both in 1993.
1994: Guest Appearance on 'The Nanny'
Andy Dick made a guest appearance as Pepé, a stylist, in the 'Maggie the Model' episode of 'The Nanny' in 1994.
1994: Roles in 'In the Army Now' and 'Reality Bites'
Andy Dick starred alongside Pauly Shore in the war comedy 'In the Army Now' and made a cameo appearance in Ben Stiller's directorial debut, 'Reality Bites,' in 1994.
1995: Regular Role on 'NewsRadio'
Andy Dick landed a regular role as reporter Matthew Brock on the NBC sitcom 'NewsRadio' in 1995.
1995: Role in 'Get Smart'
Andy Dick played Zachary Smart, the son of Maxwell Smart and Agent 99, in the film 'Get Smart' (1995).
1997: Supporting Role in 'Bongwater'
Andy Dick had a supporting role in the film 'Bongwater' in 1997.
1997: Andy Dick's Alleged Involvement in Events Leading to Phil Hartman's Death
Jon Lovitz accused Andy Dick of giving cocaine to Brynn Hartman, Phil Hartman's wife, at a Christmas party in 1997. Lovitz claimed this reignited Brynn's drug addiction and contributed to the events leading to Phil Hartman's death in 1998.
May 28, 1998: Death of Phil Hartman
Phil Hartman, Andy Dick's friend and "NewsRadio" co-star, was tragically killed by his wife, Brynn, on May 28, 1998. Brynn Hartman subsequently died by suicide. This event marked the beginning of a long-standing feud between Andy Dick and Jon Lovitz, another "NewsRadio" cast member.
1998: Voice Role in 'The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'
Andy Dick voiced the villain Nuka in the Disney animated film 'The Lion King II: Simba's Pride' in 1998.
March 22, 1999: Death of David Strickland
Actor David Strickland was found dead by suicide on March 22, 1999, after partying with Andy Dick in Las Vegas.
May 15, 1999: Car Accident and Drug Charges
On May 15, 1999, Andy Dick was charged with possession of drugs and paraphernalia, driving under the influence, and hit-and-run after crashing his car into a utility pole in Hollywood, California. He pleaded guilty to some charges, which were later dismissed after he completed an 18-month drug diversion program.
1999: Role in 'Inspector Gadget'
Andy Dick played a henchman in the film 'Inspector Gadget' in 1999.
1999: Voice Roles in 'Dilbert' and 'Hey Arnold!'
Andy Dick provided voices for characters in the animated television shows 'Dilbert' and 'Hey Arnold!' in 1999.
2000: Cameo Appearances in 'Dude, Where's My Car?' and 'Road Trip'
Andy Dick made cameo appearances in the films 'Dude, Where's My Car?' and 'Road Trip' in 2000.
2001: Cameo Appearance in 'Zoolander'
Andy Dick made a cameo appearance as Olga the Masseuse in the comedy film 'Zoolander' in 2001.
2001: 'Go Fish' Television Series
Andy Dick starred alongside Kieran Culkin in the short-lived NBC television series 'Go Fish' in 2001.
2001: Development of 'The Andy Dick Show'
Andy Dick, along with colleagues and producers, developed 'The Andy Dick Show' for MTV in 2001.
2001: The Andy Dick Show Premieres
In 2001, Andy Dick's sketch comedy series, 'The Andy Dick Show,' premiered on MTV.
2002: Appearance in Ash's Music Video for 'Envy'
Andy Dick appeared as a taxi cab driver in the music video for the band Ash's song "Envy" in 2002.
2002: Voice Role in 'Clone High'
Andy Dick provided the voice of Mr. Sheepman and other characters in the animated series 'Clone High' in 2002.
2003: End of 'The Andy Dick Show'
'The Andy Dick Show' on MTV concluded in 2003 after three seasons.
2003: Roles in 'Old School' and 'The Hebrew Hammer'
Andy Dick appeared in the films 'Old School' and 'The Hebrew Hammer' in 2003.
December 4, 2004: Arrest for Indecent Exposure
On December 4, 2004, Andy Dick was arrested for indecent exposure at a McDonald's.
2004: The Assistant
Andy Dick starred in 'The Assistant,' a satirical reality television show on MTV, in 2004.
2005: Featured in 'The Aristocrats' Documentary
Andy Dick was featured in the documentary 'The Aristocrats' in 2005.
2005: Indecent Exposure at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club
Andy Dick was removed from the stage at Yuk Yuk's comedy club in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in 2005 for exposing himself to the audience. His second show at the venue was subsequently canceled.
2005: Inappropriate Behavior at Pamela Anderson's Comedy Central Roast
During Pamela Anderson's Comedy Central Roast in 2005, Andy Dick made inappropriate physical contact with several individuals, including Anderson and Courtney Love, and was slapped by Love.
October 2006: Host of 'The Shit Show'
Andy Dick began hosting 'The Shit Show' on Howard Stern's Sirius Satellite Radio channel Howard 101 in October 2006.
December 2006: Use of Racial Slur at The Improv
Andy Dick was criticized for using a racial slur at The Improv comedy club in Los Angeles in December 2006, referencing a recent incident involving Michael Richards. He later issued an apology through his publicist.
2006: Role in 'Employee of the Month'
Andy Dick appeared in the film 'Employee of the Month' in 2006.
2006: Directorial Debut with 'Danny Roane: First Time Director'
Andy Dick made his feature-film-directing debut with the film 'Danny Roane: First Time Director' in 2006.
2006: Voice Roles in Video Games
Andy Dick provided voice roles in the video games 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,' 'Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure,' and 'The Reef' in 2006.
2006: Controversial Antics at William Shatner's Comedy Central Roast
At William Shatner's Comedy Central roast in 2006, Andy Dick engaged in controversial behavior, including allegedly licking attendees and biting a reporter.
2006: Publicly Discusses Bisexuality
In a 2006 interview with The Washington Post, Andy Dick publicly discussed his bisexuality.
February 2007: Forcibly Removed from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Andy Dick was forcibly removed from the set of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in February 2007 after making inappropriate advances toward guest Ivanka Trump.
May 16, 2007: Roast on 'The Howard Stern Show'
Andy Dick was roasted on 'The Howard Stern Show' on May 16, 2007.
July 10, 2007: Altercation Between Andy Dick and Jon Lovitz at Laugh Factory
On July 10, 2007, the ongoing feud between Andy Dick and Jon Lovitz escalated into a physical altercation at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles. The fight stemmed from Lovitz's accusations about Dick's role in the events leading to Phil Hartman's death.
2007: Voice Role in 'Happily N'Ever After'
Andy Dick provided the voice of Mambo in the animated film 'Happily N'Ever After' in 2007.
July 16, 2008: Arrest for Sexual Battery and Drug Possession
On July 16, 2008, Andy Dick was arrested in Murrieta, California, on suspicion of drug possession and sexual battery of a minor. He was later released on bail and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges, receiving probation, fines, and an alcohol-monitoring requirement.
December 2008: Announcement of 'Daphne Aguilera: Get into It'
In late December 2008, Andy Dick announced that he had finished writing a script for a film titled 'Daphne Aguilera: Get into It,' starring his alter-ego Daphne Aguilera.
2008: Guest Appearance on 'The Real World: Hollywood'
Andy Dick appeared on an episode of 'The Real World: Hollywood' in 2008.
August 19, 2009: 'Pain' Video Game Character
Andy Dick became a downloadable character in the PlayStation Network's video game 'Pain' on August 19, 2009.
2009: Creation and Starring in "House Arrest with Andy Dick"
While under house arrest in 2009, Andy Dick created and starred in a five-episode web series called "House Arrest with Andy Dick," where he interviewed various celebrity guests.
January 23, 2010: Arrest for Sexual Abuse
Andy Dick was arrested on January 23, 2010, for alleged sexual abuse in a bar in Huntington, West Virginia. He was later indicted, pleaded not guilty, and the charges were eventually dismissed after he completed a pre-trial diversion program.
October 2010: Public Indecency at Café Audrey
Andy Dick was involved in a public disturbance in October 2010 at Café Audrey in Hollywood, where he reportedly exposed himself.
2010: Voice Role in 'Mary Shelley's Frankenhole'
Andy Dick voiced Jesus Christ in an episode of 'Mary Shelley's Frankenhole' on Cartoon Network's segment Adult Swim in 2010.
January 2011: Ejection from the AVN Awards
Andy Dick was ejected from the AVN Awards in January 2011 for alleged inappropriate behavior toward adult film actor Tera Patrick and drag queen Chi Chi LaRue.
April 2011: Destructive Behavior at Newport Beach Film Festival Party
Andy Dick was accused of causing damage at a party for the Newport Beach Film Festival in April 2011, allegedly urinating on and destroying a backdrop.
June 29, 2011: Indictment for Sexual Abuse
On June 29, 2011, a grand jury indicted Andy Dick on two counts of first-degree sexual abuse related to the January 2010 incident.
July 29, 2011: Formal Arraignment and Not Guilty Plea
Andy Dick was formally arraigned on July 29, 2011, and pleaded not guilty to the sexual abuse charges.
August 2011: Andy Dick Makes Antisemitic Remarks About Howard Stern
In August 2011, Andy Dick appeared on Greg Fitzsimmons' radio show and made offensive comments about Howard Stern, using antisemitic slurs.
January 2012: Civil Lawsuit Filed
In January 2012, the alleged victims from the January 2010 incident filed a civil lawsuit against Andy Dick.
January 17, 2012: Initial Trial Date Set
The initial trial date for Andy Dick's sexual abuse case was set for January 17, 2012, but it was later delayed.
May 21, 2012: Pre-Trial Diversion Agreement
On May 21, 2012, Andy Dick entered a six-month pre-trial diversion program, and the charges against him were to be dismissed if he successfully completed it.
2012: Hosting "Andy Dick Live!"
In 2012, Andy Dick hosted a show called "Andy Dick Live!" where he had guests including Pauly Shore, with whom he discussed a potential sequel to "In the Army Now."
July 14, 2013: Appearance on 'Celebrity Wife Swap'
Andy Dick appeared on ABC's 'Celebrity Wife Swap' on July 14, 2013.
September 19, 2013: Appearance on "All Growz Up"
On September 19, 2013, Andy Dick appeared on the web series "All Growz Up" with Melinda Hill to discuss his career and offer advice to aspiring performers.
November 2016: Voice Role in 'The Lion Guard'
Andy Dick reprised his voice role as Nuka for the television series 'The Lion Guard' in November 2016.
2016: Andy Dick's Rehabilitation Efforts
By 2016, Andy Dick had undergone drug rehabilitation programs 20 times in an attempt to address his drug and alcohol use disorders.
October 2017: Andy Dick Fired from Two Films Over Misconduct Allegations
In October 2017, Andy Dick faced serious allegations of inappropriate behavior on the sets of two films, "Raising Buchanan" and "Vampire Dad." He was accused of groping, unwanted kissing, and making sexual propositions to crew members. Dick denied some allegations and attributed his actions to medication issues.
June 2018: Charged with Misdemeanor Sexual Battery
In June 2018, Andy Dick was charged with misdemeanor sexual battery for allegedly groping a woman in April of that year.
October 2019: Charged with Sexual Battery of an Uber Driver
Andy Dick was charged in October 2019 with misdemeanor sexual battery for allegedly grabbing an Uber driver's genitals.
2019: Andy Dick Hospitalized After Being Punched Over Groping Accusation
In 2019, Andy Dick was physically assaulted and hospitalized with a head injury. The assailant claimed he punched Dick in response to unwanted groping.
June 29, 2021: Arrest for Felony Assault
On June 29, 2021, Andy Dick was arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon. He was released on bond the following day.
June 30, 2021: Release on Bond
Andy Dick was released on bond on June 30, 2021, following his arrest for felony assault.
April 2022: Andy Dick Reports Mugging in Las Vegas
In April 2022, Andy Dick reported being mugged in Las Vegas, sustaining significant injuries to his face.
May 10, 2022: Arrest and Case Dismissal
On May 10, 2022, Andy Dick was arrested for felony sexual battery of a man in Orange County. However, the case was later dropped due to the accuser's refusal to cooperate with the police.
October 2022: Arrest for Felony Burglary
In October 2022, Andy Dick was arrested for felony burglary, allegedly involving power tools.
November 2022: Conviction and Sentencing for Sexual Battery
In November 2022, Andy Dick was convicted of sexual battery and sentenced to 90 days in jail. He was also required to register as a sex offender, attend rehabilitation programs, pay restitution, and receive counseling.
2022: Sex Offender Registration
Following a conviction related to a 2018 offense, Andy Dick was ordered to register as a sex offender in 2022.
January 2023: Arrest for Public Intoxication and Failure to Register
Andy Dick was arrested in January 2023 for public intoxication and failure to register as a sex offender in Lake Elsinore, California.
