- Trained actor who is also trained as an Improv artist.
- Former starting defensive tackle for the University of Notre Dame class of 2001'. Brother played for Notre Dame as well and four years in the NFL. Father played for the 1966 National Championship team at Notre Dame.
- Sister-in-law Shannon was an All-American Swimmer at Notre Dame.
- Father Gerald Wisne, mother Nicole Wisne, sister Colette Gorgas, Jerry Wisne, brother in-law Dave Gorgas, and sister in-law Shannon Wisne.
Both Andy's mom and sister Colette are artist. Mother Nicole is a multi- talented painter. Sister Colette paints for recycled paper greeting cards. - Graduated from The University of Notre Dame in December 2001.
- Performed at the World Famous Hollywood Improv playing Mac Daddy (in Elvis costume) in multiple productions of Ryan Litzinger's "Shakespeare's Punk Rock".
- Performed Stand Up comedy for the first time with Natasha Leggerro and Lou Ferrigno in multiple productions of Stand Up with HAS at the world famous IMPROV in Hollywood, California. Andy agreed to perform Stand up comedy to stretch his chops as an actor.
- Lost 100lbs from football to become an actor.
- Auditioned four months after arriving in Hollywood in January 2002. It was for the show Seventh Heaven in which Andy received a call back for the next day.
- Called in to audition for Ellen Chenowith for the film "Lady Killers" by sneaking on the Culver Studios lot in Culver City and dropped a letter and resume on her door. He was put on camera by her assistant to read a couple lines.
- Auditioned for co-vice presidents of casting for Disney Marcia Ross and Donna Morong for the Movie Mr. 3000 starring Bernie Mac. Andy was notified by his manager that he got the audition after sending a letter and headshot by Federal Express.
- Met Warner Brothers exec and University of Notre Dame alumni Jay Gendron who helped Wisne land a small part on the pilot "Sweet Potato queens". In the pilot Wisne delivered his first lines in Television to former Designing Women actress Delta Burke.
- Has worked with Spencer Stander doing short comedy bits.
- Studied at the Larry Moss Studios with acting coach Michelle Danner. Studied at the Howard fine acting studios with Laura Gardner, UCLA, The Groundlings ( briefly), studied with veteran actor James Hong ( read lines with his daughter April in the park) before settling in at the Steve Eastin Studios.
- Studied acting with former star of the early 80s hit T.V. Show "Hotel" Shea Farrell.
- Shared an apartment with Anthony Brannan. Anthony Brannan is a well respected former walk on at Notre Dame who earned a scholarship for his athleticism , toughness, and tenacity. He earned the nickname "The Pitt" by then head coach of Notre Dame Bob Davie. He is still pursuing his dream of being a great film actor.
- Met Stevie Wonder as a boy. Stevie made quite an impact on Andy after kissing and blowing several bubbles on Andy's cheek.
- Awarded scholarships to play football from: The University of Notre Dame, University of Oklahoma, Stanford,Oklahoma State University, University of Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Rice, University of Missouri, Baylor, and Kansas State . Also recruited by UCLA, Texas A&M, Arizona, Tennessee, Northwestern, Arizona, Iowa, Harvard, Yale, and Penn.
- Recieved interest from the Florida Marlins and Cincinatti Reds during Andy's junior year of high school. Andy was a first baseman. Recruited by The University of Arkansas as a first baseman. Awarded MVP for hitting by the Notre Dame baseball coach Paul Mainieri at summer camp among several hundred other campers.
- Played six characters in a play called "Hellcab".
- Among his favorite musicians/bands he lists: Justin Rizzo, The Dave Matthews Band, Jimmy Hendrix, Jeremy Camp, Sting, Duran Duran, The Cure, Michael Jackson, Adele, Stevie Wonder, Mike Neidig, Metallica, Beck, Elevation Worship, Rush, Charlie Daniels, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lionel Richie, Audra Lynn, Jesus Culture, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, The Hunter Smith Band, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Tupac, Andrea Bocelli, Chopin, Talking Heads, Ritchie Valens, Tina Turner, Joan Jett, Willie Nelson, Pet Shop Boys, Chris Tomlin, Stone temple Pilots, Shinedown,Frank Sinatra, Annie Lennox, The Cult, Delirious?, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cranberries, Whitney Houston, Jeremy Camp, The Mamas and The Papas, Luke Wood, Hillsong United, Genesis, Phil Collins, The Police, Jack Johnson, Hall & Oats, Pat Benatar, Foo Fighters, Tears for Fears, Bethel Live, Thompson Twins, A-Ha,Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Imagine Dragons, New Order, Shiny Toy Guns, Muse, Simple Minds, Coldplay, When In Rome, Aerosmith, Bethel, Eric Clapton, Katy Perry,Taylor Swift, Sheryl Crow, Britney Spears,Jake Hamilton, Kim Walker, Misty Edwards, Pet Shop Boys, Stevie Nicks, Third Day, Florence and the Machine, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Bob Marley,Rick Ross, Madonna, The Eagles, Pearl Jam, The Doors , POD, Willy Nelson,Elton John, Prince, Merle Haggard, Bruce Springsteen, Clutch, Muddy Waters, Hank Williams Jr,Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, U2, Johnny Cash, Bon Jovi, Elvis Presley, Scott Stapp, B.B. King, Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart.
- Andy Wisne is a born again Christian.
- Has performed in Sitcom, Improv, Stand Up, Sketch Comedy, and Drama.
- Thanks his parents for their love and support.
- Brother Jerry is now a fireman residing just outside the city of Denver Colorado.
- Graduated from Jenks high school in Jenks, Oklahoma.
- Father incurred a career-ending knee injury while playing football at Notre Dame.
- Had shoulder surgery to fixed stretched ligaments in his right shoulder while playing football for Notre Dame.
- Ethnicity consists primarily of Polish, Czech, Dutch, and French.
- Last name used to be spelled Wisnieski. Great grandparents decided to shorten the name to Wisne. Pronounced Wiz- knee. It is of Polish decent. It sounds like Disney.
- Enjoyed entertaining the family as a kid along with shooting little films with the neighborhood kids while growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Served as best man at his brothers wedding. The ceremony was held on the campus of The University of Notre Dame.
- Grandparents are Ed and Jeanne Wisne. Late grandparents Jack and Gloria Chartrant. Both grandfathers played piano by ear. Grandpa Jack played ragtime, Jazz, and rhythm and blues.
- Both parents grew up in Detroit Michigan.
- Credits some of his comedic influence from high school football coach Kevin Johnson or better known as "KJ".
- Senior year in high school was part of a defensive line unit that was considered arguably the best in Oklahoma high school football history. The front four was dubbed the "The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse" in a front page article in the Tulsa World. The defense as a whole was dubbed The Legion of Doom.
- Brother Jerry was a first team USA Today and Parade Magazine high school football All-American.
- Father was all state in football.
- Favorite thing to do growing up was go to the movie theatre. Shared the same euphoric feeling for both movies and sports.
- Sister Colette spent time in Los Angeles studying painting.
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