Andy Dick, born on December 21, 1965, in Charleston, South Carolina, is an American actor primarily known for his work in television series. He was adopted shortly after birth by Allen and Sue Dick and was raised by them. His birth name is Thomlinson. He gained fame for his role as Matthew Brock in the sitcom NewsRadio. In his MTV reality show The Assistant, he searched for a new personal assistant while parodying formats like The Apprentice, Survivor, The Bachelor, and Fear Factor. Andy Dick showcased his eccentric personality on the show: sometimes in a bad mood, but always ready for some wicked fun, the contestants faced his constant harassment and had to tackle mostly absurd tasks. Although it was a satirical program, the 12 contestants were real, and the winner, Melissa, was chosen by M.