Andy Richter Richter as "Pope" of the "Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus" at the 2015 New Orleans Mardi Gras parade on February 7, 2015. Birth name Paul Andrew Richter Born (1966-10-28) October 28, 1966 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. Medium Television, film Nationality American Alma mater Columbia College Chicago Years active 1988–present Genres Improvisational comedy, sketch comedy, cringe comedy, anti-humor, self-deprecation, blue comedy, alternative comedy, satire Spouse Sarah Thyre (m. 1994) Children 2 Notable works and roles Late Night with Conan O'Brien (sidekick, 1993–2000) Andy Richter Controls the Universe (writer, producer, 2002–2003) The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (sidekick, 2009–2010) Conan (sidekick, 2010–present)