Spandy Andy Rimer
| SpandyAndy | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Anthony Mathew Rimer December 27th 1986 Red Deer, Alberta Canada |
| Residence | Dallas Fort Worth Area, Texas, USA |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Education | Red Deer College (2006-2008) |
| Occupation | Art Performer |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Partner(s) | Kimmy Jacobsen |
| Parent(s) | Dr. Alan Rimer and Ceramist Shirley Rimer |
| Relatives | Brother Canadian Actor Josh Rimer |
| Website | http://www.spandyandy.com |
Spandy Andy Rimer has become known under the name "SpandyAndy" and is a Canadian born entertainer, dancer, actor and producer. He participated in the Wipeout Canada Show and he became known in Canada after performing in a sketch comedy show Brothers TV, which was produced in 2004 by him and his brother Josh Rimer. In 2009 he won the title as [1]"Canada's Freshest Dancer" as well appearing on[2][3] "So You Think You Can Dance Canada Season 2". In 2010 he played a part in [4] "The Charlie Da Clown Show" and in June 2013 he performed on the show "Bad Weather Films" with "Dancing for Love".[5] In 2016 he street performed at the [6] Olympic Games in Brazil, where he streamed live during his performance.
Early life
Anthony Mathew Rimer[7] was born December 27, 1986 in Red Deer Alberta, Canada.
Career
Rimer performed in 2010 for the first time at [8] Westerner Days Summer Celebration in Alberta Canada, which he continued to do the following 5 years.
Filmography
- "Bad Weather Films" (2010–15) Episode "Dancing for Love" (2013) Short Sketch Comedy, Directors: Sam Milman, Peter Vass - Stars: Sam Milman, Spandy Andy Rimer, Peter Vass.
- "The Charlie Da Clown Show" (2010) Short Comedy, Director: Gary Hawes - Stars: Matt Granger, Mikey Granger, Ryan Robbins, Aleks Paunovic.
- "Brother's TV" (2004) Combined Sketch Comedy, Director and Actors: Josh Rimer, Spandy Andy Rimer.
Festival Performances
- The international street theatre and comedy fair DubFest 2015 in Dubai, UAE.
- Bestival 2014, Isle of Wright.
- Westerner Days Non Profit Fair & Exposition, Alberta Canada in the years 2010-2015
- CentreFest Festival in Red Deer Alberta Canada, article in Red Deer advocate July 30, 2012. Written by Lana Michelin
References
- ↑ "SpandyAndy: Canada's Freshest Dancer". Homorazzi Media. 2009-09-28. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
- ↑ mrduckbears19 (2011-06-28), Freestyle Dancer - Andy "Spandy" Rimer - Canada - Series 4, retrieved 2016-10-14
- ↑ "So You Think You Can Audition?". National Post. November 18, 2010.
- ↑ THE CHARLIE DA CLOWN SHOW!, retrieved 2016-10-14
- ↑ "Little boy freestyles with dancer like there is nobody else watching". Mail Online. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
- ↑ "Youtuber canadense dança com brasileiros na praia de Copacabana". circuitomt.com.br. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
- ↑ Rimer, Spandy Andy (December 2010). "Vital Statistics agency, Vancouver Canada" Certificate of change of name.
- ↑ "Westerner Days in Central Alberta". Red Deer Alberta Canada: Westener Park.
External links
- Article from the online newspaper Alberta Local News, the article was published November 18, 2010.
- Article from the online information site of The National Polish Radio station Polskie Radio
- Post by writer K. Tyler Christensen on The Short Films Blog posted November 10, 2011
- Article in the Sidney Morning Herald about SpandyAndy written by Megan Levy Februar 20th 2012
- Article about YouTube Annual Convention 2012 from L.A. Weekly July 3, 2012, written by Zachary Pincus-Roth
- Article about YouTube Annual Convention Vidcon 2012 from readwrite,com July 5, 2012, written by Fruzsina Eordogh
- Interview with Spandy Andy in Visit Red Deer Tourist Magasin.
- Article about Spandy Andys Visa application denial from The Russian Embassy in Australia in Huffpost Alberta January 29, 2014