Andrew Baines "Andy" Bernard (born in 1973;
Walter Bernard, Jr.) is a
fictional character from the
U.S. comedy television series,
The Office. Andy is portrayed by
Ed Helms. He has no counterpart in the
original British version of the series. He is introduced as the Regional Director in Charge of Sales at the Stamford branch of paper distribution company Dunder Mifflin in the third season premiere when
Jim Halpert transfers, ultimately merging with the Scranton branch in the episode "
The Merger" later in the season. He becomes Regional Manager at the Scranton branch courtesy of
Robert California in the eighth season premiere following the departure of
Michael Scott and
Deangelo Vickers, although temporarily is fired and replaced by
Nellie Bertram before his reinstatement by new CEO
David Wallace. Although throughout the ninth season, Andy's relationship with Wallace deteriorates from Andy's lack of focus and professionalism, eventually culminating in Andy's voluntary resignation, to his reinstatement as a salesman to his eventual firing again, after Andy begs David Wallace to fire him in order to pursue a singing career. This all happens over the course of one day in "
Livin' the Dream".