Andrea Anders Biography: Husband, Ethnicity, Age, Movies, Instagram, Parents, Religion

Andrea Anders is an American actress who gained widespread attention for her role as Alex Garrett, the friendly and sometimes romantically involved—neighbor of Joey Tribbiani on the sitcom Joey.

Her appearance in Joey, a spin-off from the hit series Friends, brought her into mainstream television and gave her a steady fan base.

Over the years she has appeared in numerous TV comedies and dramas, building a career defined by versatility, persistence, and a steady presence across both small and big screens.

Profile

• Full name: Andrea Anders
• Date of birth: May 10, 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Madison, Wisconsin, United States
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, Producer
• Height: 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
• Parents: Terrance and Sally Anders
• Siblings: Sean Anders, Torri Anders
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: Audrey Anders
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Jason Keller
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: American
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Andrea Anders is now 50 years old. She was born on May 10, 1975 in Madison, Wisconsin to parents Terrance and Sally Anders. She was raised in the nearby town of DeForest, Wisconsin, alongside her siblings Sean Anders and Torri Anders. After finishing high school at DeForest Area High School in 1993, she went on to study Fine Arts at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1997.

She then pursued graduate studies at Rutgers University in New Jersey, earning a Master of Fine Arts in 2001. Shortly after, she moved to New York to begin her acting career, and within two years relocated to Los Angeles to pursue further opportunities in film and television.

Personal Life

Andrea Anders was in a long-term relationship with actor Matt LeBlanc, her co-star from Joey. The relationship reportedly began after they met on set, and continued from about 2006 until 2014. Andrea Anders’ current partner is Jason Keller. The pair began dating in 2015. They are not married, but she has referred to him in jest as her “PR husband”.

Career

Andrea Anders began her screen career in the late 1990s with roles on soap operas, including appearances on One Life to Live and Guiding Light. In 2001 she appeared in an episode of Law & Order. Her first recurring role came in 2003 on the HBO prison drama Oz, where she appeared in five episodes.

Her film debut happened in 2004 with a minor role in The Stepford Wives. It was also in 2004 that she landed the role that would bring her fame: Alex Garrett in Joey. She appeared in all 46 episodes of the show until its cancellation in 2006.

Following Joey, she was cast as Nicole Allen in the sitcom The Class (2006–2007), portraying the former wife of a pro-football player reconnecting with her high school crush. She then continued to work steadily in television, taking on roles in several sitcoms including Better Off Ted, Mr. Sunshine, and making guest or recurring appearances on shows like Numb3rs, Modern Family, and others.

In addition to television, she has appeared in films — sometimes working alongside her brother, director Sean Anders — and has continued auditioning for various pilots, some of which were not picked up.

Net Worth

Andrea Anders now has an estimated net worth of approximately $5 million.

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Filmography

• One Life to Live (1998)
• Guiding Light (2001)
• Law & Order (2001)
• Spellbound (2003)
• Oz (2003)
• The Stepford Wives (2004)
• News To Me (2004)
• Tru Calling (2004)
• Joey (2004–2006)
• Never Been Thawed (2005)
• The Class (2006–2007)
• Numb3rs (2008)
• Better Off Ted (2009)
• Mr. Sunshine (2011)
• About a Boy
• Modern Family
• Necessary Roughness
• Return to Zero
• Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?
• Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
• Mr. Mom
• Spirited