Andy Friendly was born on November 6, 1951 in New York City, New York, USA as Andrew Samson Hiram Friendly. He is a producer and writer, known for Entertainment Tonight (1981), Richard Pryor... Here and Now (1983) and This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special (1981). He has been married to Pat Crowley since April 5, 1986.
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| 1 | Along with his wife, Andy Friendly created the Pat Crowley and Andy Friendly Endowed Fund for Student Support at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. |
| 2 | Andy Friendly is a member of the Board of Councilors for the USC Shoah Foundation. |
| 3 | In December 2005, Andy and his wife Pat Crowley were passengers on a Los Angeles-to-Honolulu flight in which a 37-year old male passenger began acting erratically and threatening other passengers during the flight. He had to be restrained with plastic handcuffs. Andy was one of the passengers who helped restrain the man. |
| 4 | Long term board member of Saban Community (L.A. Free Clinic). Past President of Board and Co-Chair Annual Golf Tournament. |
| 5 | 15-year member and past President of Board of Hollywood Radio and Television Society (H.R.T.S.). |
| 6 | Adjunct Professor at USC School of Cinema/TV. |
| 7 | Stepfather of Jon Hookstratten and Ann Hookstratten. |
| 8 | Brother-in-law of Ann Crowley. |
| 9 | Graduate of the University of Southern California. |
| 10 | Former President of Programming and Production of King World Productions. |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Sneakerheadz | 2015 | Documentary executive producer |
| Real Simple. Real Life. | 2008 | TV Series consulting producer - 7 episodes |
| Supper Club with Tom Bergeron | 2008 | TV Series executive producer - 2008 |
| Go for the Green | 2008 | TV Series executive producer - 20 episodes |
| Countdown to the Emmys 2004 | 2004 | TV Movie executive producer |
| Life of Luxury | 2003 | TV Movie documentary executive producer |
| Tom Snyder | 1993-1994 | TV Series executive producer - 3 episodes |
| The Tim Russert Show | 1994 | TV Series executive producer |
| Rivera Live | 1993 | TV Series executive producer - 1993 |
| Donahue/Pozner | 1992 | TV Series executive producer - 1992 |
| Equal Time | 1992 | TV Series executive producer - 1992 |
| Steals and Deals | 1991 | TV Series executive producer |
| A Day with Dan Rather | 1990 | TV Movie executive producer |
| The Dick Cavett Show | 1989 | TV Series executive producer |
| The Rock 'n' Roll Evening News | 1986 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode |
| I Challenge You | 1985 | TV Movie executive producer |
| This Is Your Life | 1983-1984 | TV Series producer - 10 episodes |
| Richard Pryor... Here and Now | 1983 | Documentary producer |
| Entertainment Tonight | 1981 | TV Series producer |
| This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special | 1981 | TV Movie documentary producer |
| Speak Up, America | 1980 | TV Series documentary producer - 1980 |
| Tomorrow Coast to Coast | 1973-1974 | TV Series segment producer - 5 episodes |
