Andrew Joseph Cohen (born June 2, 1968) is an American radio and television talk show host, producer, and writer. He is the host and executive producer of the Bravo's late night talk show, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
Cohen also has a pop culture channel on SiriusXM Radio named Radio Andy. He hosts a two-hour live show with co-host John Hill twice a week.
Cohen served as Bravo's Executive Vice President of Development and Talent until 2013. He was responsible for creating original content, developing innovative formats, and identifying new talent.
Andy Cohen-Inspired Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Most Talkative’ in the Works at NBC
thewrap.comAn Andy Cohen-based coming-of-age comedy is in development at NBC. “Most Talkative” is in the works by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, with Blumhouse Television attached.“Most Talkative” is inspired by the New York Times best-selling book penned by the Emmy-winning host, producer and author.
The story follows a fictionalized 13-year-old Cohen growing up in 1980s St. Louis, Mo. The tagline is as follows: “He’s gay, loves the Cardinals, his bar mitzvah tutor is a stoner, and his soap opera-fueled imagination makes him both the life of the party and the source of endless drama. ‘Most Talkative’ is a series about not fitting into any one box and figuring out how to build your own.”Writers Gordon Greenberg and Michael Weiner will executive produce along with Cohen.
Emmy winner Todd Holland will direct and serve as EP, along with Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold and Chris Dickie, who will executive produce under Blumhouse Television.Cohen said in a statement, “I’m tickled to use my childhood as the jumping off point for what I know will be a hilarious show, and to work with an incredible team, including my pal Jason Blum and UTV.”Cohen is best-known for being a pop culture staple in reality show business, with a distinct flair for drama.
He rose to audience attention with original and iconic unscripted series and specials, including hits such as “Project Runway,” “Top Chef,” “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” the “Million Dollar Listing” and “The Real Housewives” franchises.
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