Andy Gross
Who Andy Gross is
Andy Gross is a stand-up comedian, magician and ventriloquist from St. Louis whose headlining act combines stand-up, magic and voice-throwing. A former professional racquetball player, he has toured his MindBoggling Variety Show since 2000, and his prank and illusion videos, including the 'Split Man' trick he created in 2013, spread widely online. His ventriloquism has featured in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Las Vegas, he has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and his special Are You Kidding Me? is on Amazon Prime.
At a glance
- Born
- 1968
- Stand-up specials
- Are You Kidding Me?
- On screen
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Beverly Hills, 90210, Las Vegas and 1 more
- Next on stage
- 12 November 2026 — Raleigh Improv, Cary, NC
- Official site
- andygrosslive.com ↗
On stage
- Thursday 12 November 2026, 7:00 PM at Raleigh Improv, Cary, NC · the listing ↗
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Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- Are You Kidding Me? 2025, Amazon Prime
On screen
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2013
- Beverly Hills, 90210 ventriloquist, 1995
- Las Vegas 2003
- The Jenny Jones Show 1998
Comedians like Andy Gross
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Ellen DeGeneres also in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- Erin Jackson also in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- Joe Dombrowski also in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- Joe Wong also in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Career timeline
- 1968Born
- 1995Beverly Hills, 90210 (ventriloquist, 1995) On screen
- 1998The Jenny Jones Show (1998) On screen
- 2003Las Vegas (2003) On screen
- 2013The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2013) On screen
- 2025Are You Kidding Me? (2025, Amazon Prime) Special
Questions about Andy Gross
Where is Andy Gross performing next?
Thursday 12 November 2026, 7:00 PM at Raleigh Improv, Cary, NC. Each show's own listing has the last word.
What stand-up specials have they released?
Are You Kidding Me?.
What TV shows and films are they in?
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Beverly Hills, 90210, Las Vegas and The Jenny Jones Show.
When were they born?
In 1968.
Who are some comedians like them?
Ellen DeGeneres (also in The Ellen DeGeneres Show), Erin Jackson (also in The Ellen DeGeneres Show), Joe Dombrowski (also in The Ellen DeGeneres Show) and Joe Wong (also in The Ellen DeGeneres Show).
The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with a button to add them to your D.O.C., your twelve.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Andy Gross ↗ Born 10 May 1968, in St. Louis; former professional racquetball player; touring comedian, ventriloquist and magician; MindBoggling Variety Show since 2000;…
- Andy Gross — official site ↗ Stand-up comic, magician and ventriloquist; comedy clubs, theaters and corporate shows; Are You Kidding Me?; tour link
- Raleigh Improv — Andy Gross ↗ Comedy-magic headliner blending stand-up, magic and ventriloquism; Amazon Prime special Are You Kidding Me?; show on Thursday 12 November 2026
Updated 5 October 2026 · the record checked 29 September 2026