Andrew P. Buckley Jr.[1] is an American actor and former stockbroker,[2] best known for his role as David Wallace on the NBC comedy series The Office from 2006 to 2013.[3]
Andy Buckley | |
|---|---|
 Buckley in 2011 | |
| Born | Andrew P. Buckley Jr. |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | Nancy Banks |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editBuckley is the son of Barbara J. (King) and Andrew P. Buckley.[1] He has two brothers and a sister. He attended Pine Crest School, where he graduated in 1983, and Stanford University, where he graduated in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in political science.[4] He played golf on the Stanford Men's Golf Team. He later studied sketch comedy and improvisation at the Groundlings Theatre, working with comedians Melissa McCarthy and Dax Shepard.[5] Prior to breaking through on The Office he worked as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch for 5 years and he continued working there for another 6 years afterwards.[6]
Career
editEarly work
editBuckley appeared in two 1997 music videos, "I'd Rather Ride Around with You" and "What if it's You", by country music artist Reba McEntire.
The Office
editBuckley played David Wallace, embattled CFO and later CEO of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, in 37 episodes of The Office from 2006 to 2013. At the time of his initial appearance, he had been working as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, and had been cast specifically because of his familiarity with the world of corporate finance. He continued to work in the finance industry full-time during his recurring role on The Office.[7]
Other work
editIn addition to The Office, Buckley has appeared in television series such as The League, CSI: Miami, NYPD Blue, The West Wing, and Veep. In 2010, his bit in the film The Other Guys climaxed with a fall from an eighth-floor ledge. That year, he had another supporting role in the film Life as We Know It with Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel.
As of 2011, Buckley was cast as Captain Correlli in the children's film Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. He played Rose Byrne's husband in the 2011 hit movie Bridesmaids, though his part was mostly cut out. He was cast as Ted Mercer, a happily married adoptive parent and plastic surgeon, in ABC Family's The Lying Game.[8] In 2015, he appeared in a supporting role in the science fiction adventure film Jurassic World.[9] In 2017, Buckley joined the cast of writer/director Chris Blake's indie horror film, All Light Will End, alongside Sarah Butler, John Schuck, and Sam Jones III.[10]
In 2018 Buckley appeared with golfer Phil Mickelson in a commercial for Workday, Inc with Mickelson acting as his "Business Caddy" for important business decisions.[11]
In 2020, Variety announced Buckley was joining the cast of the Chris Blake quarantine comedy, Distancing Socially. It would mark Buckley's second on-screen collaboration with the director. The film was shot at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, using remote technologies and the iPhone 11. The film was acquired and released by Cinedigm in October 2021.[12]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Body Waves | Buckley | |
| 1997 | No Small Ways | Lyle | |
| 1998 | Running Woman | Reporter #2 | |
| 1999 | The Big Day | Eddie | Also co-writer |
| 2002 | Grand Champion | Frank Bloomer | |
| 2005 | Blood Trail | Andrew P. Buckley | Direct to video |
| 2009 | ExTerminators | Steven Cantor | |
| 2010 | The Other Guys | Don Beaman | |
| 2010 | Life as We Know It | George Dunn | |
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Perry Harris | |
| 2011 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked | Captain Correlli | |
| 2013 | The Heat | Robin | |
| 2014 | Ask Me Anything | Mark Aubichon | |
| 2014 | Horrible Bosses 2 | Surveillance Audio Agent | |
| 2015 | Jurassic World | Scott Mitchell | |
| 2015 | Brand New-U | Friend Two | |
| 2015 | Burning Bodhi | Buck | |
| 2016 | Tracktown | Burt | |
| 2017 | The House | Craig | |
| 2017 | Lady Bird | Matt | |
| 2018 | All Light Will End | David | |
| 2018 | The After Party | Mr. Levine | |
| 2018 | A Million Little Pieces | Dr. Stevens | |
| 2019 | Bombshell | Gerson Zweifach | |
| 2020 | Most Guys Are Losers | Mark Berzins | |
| 2021 | Distancing Socially | Andy | |
| 2022 | Tankhouse | Bob |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | China Beach | Chaplain | Episode: "Juice" |
| 1991 | A Woman Named Jackie | John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. | Television miniseries |
| 1992 | Sinatra | Actor Playing Prew | Television miniseries |
| 1993 | Silk Stalkings | Patrick Rose | Episode: "Soul Kiss" |
| 1996 | Caroline in the City | Rob Rothman | Episode: "Caroline and the Gift" |
| 1996 | The Crew | Justin | Episode: "The Man We Love" |
| 1996 | The Single Guy | Tom Conklin | Episode: "Mounted Cop" |
| 1997 | Melrose Place | Tony | Episode: "Screams from a Marriage" |
| 1997–1998 | Pacific Blue | Teddy Callaway | 3 episodes |
| 1998 | Forever Love | Jerry | Television film |
| 2000 | Jack & Jill | Wayne | Episode: "When You Wish Upon a Car" |
| 2000 | The West Wing | Mike Satchel | Episode: "Let Bartlet Be Bartlet" |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Jason Hendler | Episode: "Who Are You?" |
| 2001 | The District | Rupert Grimes | Episode: "Vigilante" |
| 2001 | First Years | Jack Mitchel | Episode: "The First Thing You Do..." |
| 2002 | NYPD Blue | Mike | Episode: "Jealous Hearts" |
| 2003 | Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie | FBI Agent Simms | Television film |
| 2005 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Reporter #1 | Episode: "King Baby" |
| 2006–2013 | The Office | David Wallace | Recurring Role; 38 episodes |
| 2009 | CSI: Miami | Gary Archer | Episode: "In Plane Sight" |
| 2011–2013 | The Lying Game | Dr. Ted Mercer | Main role |
| 2012 | Veep | Ted Cullen | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Arrested Development | Colonel Grimm | Episode: "Off the Hook" |
| 2013 | Baby Daddy | Professor Roger Shaw | Episode: "Test Anxiety" |
| 2013 | The League | Tony Thompson | Episode: "The Credit Card Alert" |
| 2014 | Silicon Valley | Carl Fleming | Episode: "Optimal Tip-To-Tip Efficiency" |
| 2014 | The Bridge | Doc Orton | Episode: "Eidolon" |
| 2015–2017 | Scorpion | Richard Elia | 7 episodes |
| 2015 | Battle Creek | Steven | Episode: "Old Flames" |
| 2015 | American Dad! | Dr. Miller | Episode: "American Fung" |
| 2015 | Odd Mom Out | Andy Weber | Series regular |
| 2015 | You're the Worst | Russell Fleischer | 2 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Casual | Paul Schmidt | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Andy | Episode: "Chardee MacDennis 2: Electric Boogaloo" |
| 2016 | Hit the Floor | Andy | 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Young and Hungry | Matt Danon | Recurring (Season 5) |
| 2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | FBI Agent | Episode: "Foisted!" |
| 2018 | Will & Grace | Hank | Episode: "Staten Island Fairy" |
| 2018 | 9-1-1 | Kenny | Episode: "A Whole New You" |
| 2018–2019 | Shameless | Randy | 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Avenue 5 | Frank Kelly | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2020 | The Fugitive | Principal Spitaro | Main role, 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Dirty John | Robert Munro | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | FUBAR | Donnie | Main cast |
Web
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Electra Woman and Dyna Girl | Agent Dan Dixon | |
| 2022 | Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus? | Uncle Marcus |
References
edit- ^ a b "Obituary: Barbara J. Buckley". legacy.com. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Five Things You Didn't Know About Andy Buckley". Boston Magazine. June 20, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ ""The Office" CFO David Wallace Is Real-Life Wealth Management Adviser". Speakeasy. The Wall Street Journal. January 21, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- ^ Conversations with Ross: Featuring Andy Buckley http://www.rosscarey.com/2010/11/24/episode-12-featuring-andy-buckley/
- ^ "Andy Buckley". letsengage.com. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Episode 22 | Valentine's Day with Andy Buckley". April 2020.
- ^ "Andy Buckley joins ABC Family pilot - US TV News". Digital Spy. November 22, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
- ^ "Jurassic World". BD. November 22, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
- ^ "Emma Booth Cast In Universal's 'Extinction'; Andy Buckley Horror Indie 'All Light Will End'". Deadline. May 26, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
- ^ "Workday TV Spot, 'Business Caddie' Featuring Andy Buckley, Phil Mickelso".
- ^ Malkin, Marc (October 7, 2020). "'Schitt's Creek' Actor Sarah Levy Cast in COVID-Inspired Indie 'Distancing Socially' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2023.