Andrew Lawrence is an American actor born on January 12, 1988, and he is the youngest brother of actors Joey and Matthew Lawrence. This guide covers his TV shows, movies, voice roles and directing work, from his first part as a toddler to his 2026 graphic novel. Many readers mix him up with the British stand-up comedian who shares his name. This page covers only the American actor known for Brotherly Love and Recess.
Who’s This Andrew Lawrence Fella?
Andrew Lawrence started in show business at age three and has worked on screen ever since. His family changed its surname from Mignogna to Lawrence before he was born, according to Wikipedia. Today he works as an actor, director, singer and podcaster.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
| Full name | Andrew James Mignogna |
| Born | January 12, 1988, Abington, Pennsylvania |
| Age | 38 |
| Brothers | Joey Lawrence and Matthew Lawrence |
| Active since | 1991 |
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From ‘Blossom’ to ‘Mr. Student Body President’
Andrew grew up on camera, and his early credits show a child actor who kept getting rehired.
Blossom and Tom: The First Roles (1991 to 1994)
Andrew made his professional debut on the NBC sitcom Blossom as Little Joey, a younger version of his brother Joey’s character. He played the part in three uncredited episodes between 1991 and 1994. In 1994 he landed his first main role as Donnie Graham on the comedy Tom, which gave him 12 episodes of steady work.
Brotherly Love (1995 to 1997)
In 1995 Andrew and his two brothers shared the screen in Brotherly Love. The sitcom follows brothers who come together after their father dies. Andrew played Andy Roman, the youngest Roman brother, across 40 episodes. Rotten Tomatoes notes that the show aired on NBC for one season and then moved to The WB. It ran only two years, but People still looked back on it in 2025 for its 30th anniversary.
Big Screen Debut: White Man’s Burden, Bean and Jack Frost
Andrew made his movie debut in White Man’s Burden (1995) as Donnie Pinnock, playing John Travolta’s son, according to Showtimes. Two more family films followed. He played Kevin Langley in Bean (1997) opposite Rowan Atkinson and Tuck Gronic in Jack Frost (1998).
Disney Channel Years: The Other Me and Jumping Ship
Andrew took the lead in The Other Me (2000), where he played both Will Browning and Twoie. A year later he starred as Tommy Biggs in Jumping Ship. Rotten Tomatoes lists Jumping Ship at 61% and The Other Me at 46%, so audiences warmed to the first more than critics did with the second.
When Andrew Met Comedy
Comedy has followed Andrew through almost every stage of his career.
Voicing T.J. Detweiler in Recess
Andrew took over the voice of T.J. Detweiler from Ross Malinger and stayed with the Disney cartoon to the end. TV Tropes counts 101 episodes. He also voiced T.J. in Recess: School’s Out (2001), Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street (2001) and Recess: All Growed Down (2003).
Sitcom Work: Oliver Beene and Melissa & Joey
On Oliver Beene (2003 to 2004), Andrew played Ted Beene across 24 episodes as a main cast member. Years later he joined his brother Joey’s sitcom Melissa & Joey as Evan McKay for two episodes between 2011 and 2014.
Comedy Films He Starred In and Directed
Andrew directed his first feature, The Office Mix-Up, in 2020. That same year he starred in Money Plane as Iggy and directed it too. He wrote on Instagram that working with Kelsey Grammer on the film was an honor. Critics were harsh on Money Plane, which sits at 23% on Rotten Tomatoes. The Office Mix-Up fared better at 50%.
When Andrew Met Zombies
Andrew has no zombie movie on his resume, but he did voice the hero of a zombie game.
Nick Ramos in Dead Rising 3
In Dead Rising 3 (2013), Andrew voices Nick Ramos, a young mechanic trying to survive a zombie outbreak in the fictional city of Los Perdidos, California. Wikipedia lists Capcom Vancouver as the developer and review scores of 78 on Xbox One and 70 on PC.
Other Game Roles: Battlefield 4 and Need for Speed Heat
Andrew voiced Sergeant Clayton “Pac” Pakowski in Battlefield 4 (2013) and a civilian in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014). In Need for Speed Heat (2019) he supplied the voice, motion capture and model for the male player character.
The Monster Outbreak in His Graphic Novel
The zombie theme returns on the page. In The Lawrence Brothers Detective Agency, the brothers survive a monster outbreak at Comic-Con, according to Comic Crusaders. The story also features a nostalgia prison run by AI.
Andrew Lawrence: The Renaissance Man
Director and Writer
After The Office Mix-Up, Andrew kept directing. Rotten Tomatoes credits him as director and screenwriter on My Best Friend the Baby Snatcher (2023) and Killstreak (2025). He also acted in and directed the holiday film Marry Christmas (2024) as Seth Wright.
Singer: The Kings March EP and the Band Still 3
Andrew released his debut EP, Kings March, in November 2016. That year he also started the band Still 3 with Joey and Matthew. Their first single, “Lose Myself,” arrived in February 2017.
Podcaster: Brotherly Love Podcast
In 2023 the brothers launched the Brotherly Love Podcast through PodCo, a studio started by actress Christy Carlson Romano. The show focuses on rewatches of finished TV series by the actors who starred in them. The trio even performed a live episode in Las Vegas on August 16, 2025.
Andrew Lawrence Filmography at a Glance
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1995 | White Man’s Burden | Donnie Pinnock | Film debut |
| 1997 | Bean | Kevin Langley | |
| 1998 | Jack Frost | Tuck Gronic | |
| 2000 | The Other Me | Will Browning and Twoie | Lead role |
| 2001 | Jumping Ship | Tommy Biggs | Disney Channel movie |
| 2001 | Recess: School’s Out | T.J. Detweiler | Voice |
| 2003 | Recess: All Growed Down | Young T.J. | Voice |
| 2013 | Confessions of a Womanizer | Ritchie | |
| 2019 | Better Than Love | Jon | Also producer |
| 2020 | Money Plane | Iggy | Also director |
| 2020 | The Office Mix-Up | Actor | Directing debut |
| 2021 | Mistletoe Mixup | Seth | |
| 2024 | Marry Christmas | Seth Wright | Also director |
| 2025 | Killstreak | Director | Also screenwriter |
TV Shows
| Years | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1991 to 1994 | Blossom | Little Joey | 3 episodes |
| 1994 | Tom | Donnie Graham | 12 episodes |
| 1995 to 1997 | Brotherly Love | Andy Roman | 40 episodes |
| 1998 to 2001 | Recess | T.J. Detweiler | Voice, main role |
| 2000 | Tucker | Kenickie Behar | 8 episodes |
| 2003 to 2004 | Oliver Beene | Ted Beene | 24 episodes |
| 2009 | United States of Tara | Jason Maurio | Recurring |
| 2011 to 2014 | Melissa & Joey | Evan McKay | 2 episodes |
| 2013 to 2018 | Hawaii Five-0 | Eric Russo | Recurring |
Video Games
| Year | Game | Role |
| 2013 | Battlefield 4 | Sgt. Clayton “Pac” Pakowski |
| 2013 | Dead Rising 3 | Nick Ramos |
| 2014 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Civilian male |
| 2019 | Need for Speed Heat | Player voice, motion capture and model |
So, What’s Next for Andrew Lawrence?
The Lawrence Brothers Detective Agency
The brothers’ newest project hit shelves on September 29, 2026. Z2 Comics published the graphic novel, which the Lawrences co-wrote with Ben and Max Berkowitz and Brian Yuran. Artist Sean Von Gorman drew it. The story casts the three brothers as detectives and includes cameos from Raven-Symone, Thomas Ian Nicholas and Will Friedle, the Boston Globe reports. Joey Lawrence told the paper the team is open to “maybe an animated series, and a whole bunch of stuff.”
Where to Follow His Work
Fans can follow Andrew through the Brotherly Love Podcast, his directing credits and the Detective Agency series. He also appeared at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2024, so convention stops are worth watching.
FAQs
What is Andrew Lawrence famous for?
Andrew Lawrence is best known for playing Andy Roman on the sitcom Brotherly Love (1995 to 1997) and for voicing T.J. Detweiler in Disney’s Recess. He also directed films such as The Office Mix-Up and Marry Christmas.
What is Andrew Lawrence doing now?
Andrew currently acts, directs and co-hosts the Brotherly Love Podcast with his brothers. In 2026 he released the graphic novel The Lawrence Brothers Detective Agency, and he directed the film Killstreak in 2025.
Is Andrew Lawrence related to Joey and Matthew Lawrence?
Yes. Andrew is the youngest brother of actors Joey and Matthew Lawrence. All three starred together in Brotherly Love, formed the band Still 3 and now host a podcast together.
Has Andrew Lawrence ever been married?
No reliable source reports that Andrew Lawrence has married. In August 2024 he told People that he brought his girlfriend, Brittany McGowan, on a family vacation. Check recent interviews for updates.
What Disney movies has Andrew Lawrence been in?
Andrew starred in the Disney Channel movies The Other Me (2000) and Jumping Ship (2001). He also voiced T.J. in Disney’s Recess series and in its three follow-up films.
What did Andrew Lawrence do as a child actor?
Andrew began acting at age three. He appeared on Blossom, starred in the sitcom Tom at age six and earned a main role in Brotherly Love. He then moved into films such as Bean and Jack Frost.
