Lawrence Joseph Campbell (born November 29, 1970) is an American actor and

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best known for his role as Andy on the ABC sitcom '' According to Jim''.

Early life

Born in Cadillac, Michigan, Campbell graduated from high school at Pine River Area Schools and received a Bachelor of Applied Arts in theater at

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and a Master of Arts in theater at Wayne State University. In 2005, Campbell returned to Central Michigan University to serve as the grand marshal of the homecoming parade.

Career

His first high-profile TV guest star role probably was as "The Fan" in a February 2000 episode of ''

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'' (season 6, episode 14). The next year, he was cast as Andy on '' According to Jim''. He has also appeared in movies including '' Wedding Crashers'' and ''

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'', and in commercials including Ball Park hot dog commercials as "Frank," and a

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for the V-chip on ABC, as ''Jims Andy. In 2007, he appeared in two episodes of '' My Name Is Earl'' as Ron, a security prison guard. Campbell also played Detective Crockers in the 2007 horror film '' Drive-Thru''. That same year, he made a guest appearance on ''

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'' (episode: "

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"). Campbell had a small role on

's '' Weeds''. Larry also appeared as Pete Denham in the 2010 film '' Killers'' and as Vigs in ''Deadrise''. Also, he appeared in the

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shows '' I Didn't Do It'' as Deputy Doug, '' Good Luck Charlie'' as Hugo, '' Dog with a Blog'' as "The Hawk", ''

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'' as Mr. Doyle, and CBS' '' The New Adventures of Old Christine'' and '' Rules of Engagement''. Campbell played the role of Hog Head in the 2011 film '' Hall Pass''. He had a recurring role in the series '' The Protector''. In 2013, he began touring with a group of comedians led by his ''Jim'' co-star Jim Belushi known as "Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy". In 2017, Campbell had a recurring role as Chief Engineer Newton in the first season of the

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sci-fi TV series '' The Orville''. At the end of that season, his character was written out. That same year, he had a recurring role as a step-father to a troubled high schooler in the Netflix documentary '' American Vandal'', and appeared in an episode of the sitcom '' American Housewife''. In 2019, he appeared as Officer Wilson in the

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''.

Personal life and family

Campbell's wife, Peggy, teaches at the

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in Rolling Hills Estates, California. The couple have five children.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

Sources

* Heidi Press, "Alumni Profile: According to Larry" ''Wayne State: The Magazine for Members of the WSU Alumni Association'' (Detroit) Fall 2006, p. 33

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Campbell, Larry Joe 1970 births Male actors from Michigan American male television actors Central Michigan University alumni Living people Wayne State University alumni