Ian Gomez stars as Andy on ABC's "
Cougar Town."
Ian Gomez is a familiar face to film and television audiences. Ian Gomez was most recently seen in the multi-camera Lifetime comedy, "Rita Rocks," and in the ABC single-camera sitcom "Jake in Progress." Ian Gomez starred as the popular character Javier on the series "Felicity," as the shameless self-promoter Larry Almada on "The Drew Carey Show," and as Danny Sanchez on "The Norm Show." Ian Gomez has also starred in such feature films as "My Life in Ruins, "I Hate Valentine's Day," "Connie and Carla," "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star," "Chasing Papi" and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
Ian Gomez's decision to focus on acting began when he was a member of the famed Second City comedy group, where he spent seven years. Ian Gomez made weekly appearances at Chicago's Improv Olympics, developing his improvisational skills which he showcased when he guest starred on the hit improv series, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Other television credits for Ian Gomez include guest starring roles on "
George Lopez," "
Curb Your Enthusiasm," "NYPD Blue," "Murphy Brown" and the television movie "Get a Clue."
A self-proclaimed Russian-Puerto Rican-Jewish Greek Orthodox born and raised in Manhattan, Ian Gomez credits diversity as a key to his success. Ian Gomez is married to another Second City alum, actress Nia Vardolos, acclaimed for her feature film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," which was based on the couple's wedding and Ian Gomez's introduction to this wife's family.
Ian Gomez, his wife, and their daughter make their home in Los Angeles.
