Andy Milder, an American actor, was born on August 16, 1969, in Omaha, Nebraska. At a young age, he relocated to Santa Monica, California, and later attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he majored in Economics before pursuing his passion for acting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
Throughout his illustrious career, Milder has appeared in numerous films, including Apollo 13, Armageddon, Rumor Has It…, Frost/Nixon, Transformers, and Domino. His television credits are equally impressive, with notable roles on Fame L.A., Weeds, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The West Wing, Six Feet Under, Ugly Betty, Boston Legal, Parks and Recreation, Married... with Children, The Wonder Years, Private Practice, and Criminal Minds.
In addition to his live-action work, Milder has also lent his voice to various projects, such as the animated series Legion of Super Heroes and the film Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Cosmic Clash. He played the recurring role of Dean Hodes on the popular Showtime series Weeds from 2005 to 2009, and more recently, he has appeared on the Disney Channel sitcom Austin & Ally as Lester Dawson, a role he has held since 2011.
Milder has also made guest appearances on Royal Pains and Rizzoli & Isles. When not working on set, he resides in Manhattan Beach, California, with his wife, Dr. Betty Lee.
