Andrew's father is from Nebraska, and is of half German and half Czech descent. Andrew's mother is from Colombia, and Andrew speaks Spanish fluently.
In 2005 he won the Trestles Boost Mobile and Malibu Rip Curl celebrity surf competitions, against the likes of Kelly Slater and donated the winnings to Life Rolls On.
Says his favorite Shakesperean character is the loyal, honorable Cassio
from Othello. In 2001, he played that character in the modern day
remake of Othello O (2001). He called it "a sheer pleasure".