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Andrew Michael "Andy" Milonakis (born January 30, 1976) is an American actor, writer, rapper, and comedian of Greek descent best known for creating and starring in The Andy Milonakis Show on MTV and MTV2.

Life and career

Milonakis was born with a congenital growth-hormone condition that gives him the outward appearance and voice of an adolescent even though he is an adult in his mid-30s. In his high school years at John Jay High School, in Cross River, New York, he would use comedy as a means to cope with incessant bullying. "Humor is a great defense mechanism," says Milonakis. "If you're a serious, fat, young-looking kid, you're not going to be the most popular guy in high school."[1][2]

As a comedian, Milonakis and his cousin Jacob Robinson began dabbling in comedy while working at his tech support job at a Manhattan accounting firm in the late 1990s and early 2000s. In his free time he began taking comedy classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York City and eventually started gaining attention on the internet for the homemade sketches he posted on his website.

Milonakis' fame began as an Internet phenomenon after he released home webcam recordings of freestyle rhyming, humor videos, and short films. Some of these include "Crispy New Freestyle", "Cuppy", and "The Super Bowl Is Gay." Comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel later recruited him for regular appearances in comedy sketches on Jimmy Kimmel Live! from 2003 to 2004. He has recently taken up his new position in the group "The Lonely Island" and has found great success and fame from doing so.

Milonakis starred in his own MTV television series, The Andy Milonakis Show, which lasted three seasons between 2005 and 2007. The show was executive produced by Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla.

Milonakis appeared in the movie Waiting... in 2005 and its sequel in 2009. He has also appeared in movies such as Who's Your Caddy? and Extreme Movie.

Milonakis guest starred in Cartoon Network's Adventure Time as NEPTR, the Never Ending Pie Throwing Robot.

Milonakis often refers to himself as a mix of Steve-o and a pinch of Adam Sandler." He once wrote a letter to the President in 2005, saying he'd like to be President for a day. The White House responded, "Andy, we know you're a funny guy but, presidency is no joking matter." Andy later said he was impressed and felt slightly proud that even the President knew who he was.
Discography
Mixtapes

2009: Hot Soup

2010: Gazpacho EP

References

^ Andy Milonakis at the Internet Movie Database
^ Segal, David (2005-08-11). "Who's the Comedian?". Washington Post. Retrieved 2007-01-15.

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