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| File:Andy Gross.png Ventriloquist Andy Gross with McElroy dummy | |
| Siblings | David Gross |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, Magician, Ventriloquist |
| Previous Occupation(s) | Professional racquetball player |
| Resides | Los Angeles, CA |
| Spouse | April Gross |
| Children | Jordan David Gross Morgan Lily Gross |
| Website | andygrosslive.com |
Andy Gross is an American stand up comedian, magician and ventriloquist, and was a former professional racquetball player. He performs over 150 shows a year at comedy clubs, Las Vegas venues, cruise ships, corporate events, colleges and performing arts theaters. He has also made several TV appearances -- most recently, he appeared on an NBC television special featuring his talents.
Early Life
Racquetball Career
At the age of 15, Gross became the youngest professional racquetball player in the history of the sport. Additionally, he is noted for winning more professional racquetball tournaments in Southern California than any other player. He frequently played doubles matches, partnering with his brother David, who was also a pro. Together, the Gross brothers have won over 60 first-place doubles titles in various, professional, doubles tournaments. He remained on the pro tour for 11 years until he retired at the age of 26 to pursue entertainment full-time.
Career
Gross founded and operates his own company, LA Magic & Toy. His traveling variety act, "Mind Boggling" The Show, uniquely combines stand up comedy, magic and ventriloquism, and is frequently performed at corporate events. He has also performed as a magician at the world-famous Magic Castle. His ad-libs during his stand up routines are often compared to Don Rickles and Robin Williams. He also incorporates his voice-throwing abilities into his performances.
Personal Life
Gross currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with his wife April and their four children. His oldest two children are also working in the entertainment industry.
His son, Jordan David, has had several roles in television and film, most recently guest starring in Criminal Minds and The Mentalist.
His daughter, Morgan Lily, has starred in five motion pictures, guest starred in several television series, and appeared in more than 21 television commercials. She has also been modeling internationally since the age of 4. Most notably, she performed the role of Lilly Curtis in the film 2012, and young Mystique in X-Men: First Class.
His daughter, Riley Jane, is a child model.
References
^ "Morgan Lily". Variety. August 3, 2008. Retrieved October 29, 2008. ^ Aaron Stipkovich (2000-04-11). "Morgan Lily's ProfilePage on". Reelaccess.com. Retrieved ^ Jordan David - IMDb