Andrew Schulz

Andrew Cameron Schulz was born on October 30, 1983, in New York City. His mother, a Scottish immigrant, was a professional ballroom dancer, and his father, a native New Yorker of German and Irish descent, was a reporter and military veteran. His parents owned the Sandra Cameron Dance Center in Lower Manhattan for three decades. Schulz grew up in the East Village, attending New York City Public Schools, including Lillie Devereaux Blake Primary School and Robert F. Wagner Middle School. He later graduated from Baruch College Campus High School before pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Schulz began his comedic journey during his college years in California, continuing his performances upon his return to New York in the mid-2000s, becoming a regular at the Comedy Village and debuting at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in 2008.

Schulz’s career saw significant growth through self-released projects and digital platforms. In September 2017, he independently released his comedy special, “4:4:1”, on YouTube. This was followed by his debut comedy album, “5:5:1”, in June 2018, which quickly topped iTunes’, Apple Music’s, Google Play’s, Amazon’s, and Billboard’s comedy album charts. His move toward online content proved instrumental, especially after network rejections for his stand-up. This approach allowed him to cultivate an audience directly, leading to sold-out comedy clubs shortly after releasing a 20-minute version of his special online. His Netflix special, “Schulz Saves America”, premiered in December 2020. In 2022, he released another special, “Infamous,” on his YouTube channel.

Beyond stand-up, Schulz has established himself in various media. He has hosted or appeared on numerous MTV2 shows, including “Guy Code”, “Guy Court”, “Girl Code”, and “The Hook Up”. His acting credits include roles in IFC’s “Benders” (2015), Amazon’s “Sneaky Pete” (2015, 2017), Hulu’s “There’s Johnny!” (2017), and HBO’s “Crashing” (2018). He has also appeared in films such as “The Female Brain” (2017), “Write When You Get Work” (2018), “No Safe Spaces” (2019), and the remake of “White Men Can’t Jump” (2023). Schulz co-hosts popular podcasts such as “The Brilliant Idiots” with Charlamagne tha God and “Flagrant” (formerly “Flagrant 2”) with Akaash Singh, Mark Gagnon, and AlexxMedia. These platforms have expanded his influence, allowing him to delve into political discussions, interviewing figures like Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Pete Buttigieg.