Andrew Cassese Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Career, Spouse

Andrew Martin Cassese, known professionally as Andrew Cassese, is an American stage and film actor and musician best known for his portrayal of the child prodigy Harold Wormser in the 1984 cult comedy Revenge of the Nerds and its 1987 sequel.

A native of Brooklyn who began performing as a child on Broadway, he has also appeared in television series such as TV 101, voice work, commercials, and later stage productions including a musical satire in which he played Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

Andrew Cassese
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Andrew Martin Cassese
Stage Name:	Andrew Cassese
Born:	12 February 1972 (age 54 years old)
Place of Birth:	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.6 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Cassese
Occupation:	Actor, musician
Net Worth:	$500,000

Early Life and Education

Andrew Cassese first saw the light of day on 12 February 1972 in Brooklyn, New York, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Cassese. Details regarding siblings have not been publicly disclosed.

He grew up in the New York area and later attended Patchogue-Medford High School on Long Island, graduating in 1990. Cassese went on to study at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, earning a degree from the NYU Film School in 1995 after gaining three years of production experience with Fox News Channel in New York. He is of Italian American origin, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Andrew Cassese began his professional career as a child performer in the early 1980s, appearing on Broadway as a replacement in the long-running musical Nine and later originating the role of Freddy in the short-lived Smile. His screen breakthrough came with the role of Harold Wormser, the young, intellectually gifted nerd, in the 1984 comedy Revenge of the Nerds.

His career expanded through the late 1980s with a regular role as Sherman Fischer on the CBS series TV 101 and a return to the Wormser character in Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise. Additional television appearances included episodes of The Facts of Life, ABC Afterschool Specials, and later a guest role on Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Beyond acting, Cassese developed his skills as a guitarist and singer while remaining active in theater and improvisation, including work with the New York troupe Eight is NEVER Enough! in 2002. In 2007 he took on the role of Paul Allen in the Philadelphia Theatre Company premiere of the musical Nerds://A Musical Software Satire.

In later years Cassese has focused more selectively on stage work, production experience, and public appearances celebrating the enduring legacy of Revenge of the Nerds.

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: andrew.cassese.9
• Twitter/X Handle: @landru428

Personal Life

Andrew Cassese has kept his private life largely out of the public eye. There is no verified public record of marriage, and his relationship status is not publicly known.

Filmography

• Don’t Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983)
• Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
• The Kingdom Chums: Little David’s Adventure (1986)
• Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987)
• TV 101 (1988–1989)

Net Worth

Andrew Cassese has an estimated net worth of approximately $500,000, accumulated primarily through acting salaries and residuals from film and television work in the 1980s, Broadway appearances, commercial bookings, later stage productions, and convention appearances related to the lasting popularity of Revenge of the Nerds.

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