Andrew Barth Feldman mom Barbra Barth Feldman raised the actor as a single parent. Barbra was previously married to Manhattan lawyer David N Feldman.
Feldman is set to make his silver screen debut with the upcoming 2023 movie, No Hard Feelings. The actor stars alongside actors like Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew Broderick, and Natalie Morales.
Andrew is best known for playing the titular role in the Broadway production of Dear Evan Hansen. Likewise, he has performed in other Broadway shows like Escape from Camp Eerie, TV or Not TV, All Hallows’ Eve, and more.
The 20-year-old got interested in acting at a young age. He also opened his musical theater company called Zneefrock Productions while still in middle school.
Feldman made his acting debut as Laurence Montgomery VI in the Broadway Production of Murder at Montgomery Manor in 2020. He has 10 acting credits from nearly three years of his acting career, which includes shows like White Noise, Thespians, and more.
Andrew’s girlfriend Helen J Shen is an actress, dancer, and singer. The New Jersey native is best known for her performances in theater musicals, including The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia, Dogfight, Maiden Voyage, and Sweet Charity.
Barbra Barth Feldman Was A College Consultant
Andrew Barth Feldman mom Barbra Barth Feldman was the head of school at Lawrence Woodmere Academy. Barbra raised him as a single mother.
Barbra had a law degree from the NY-based Hofstra Law School.
Feldman was born as the daughter of Nathan Barth and Janet Dubin Barth in 1965. She grew up with a sister named Rachele Tinkelman and two brothers called Mort Tinkelman and David Feldman in Lawrence, Long Island.
Her father Nathan, aka Nat, was a reputed orthodontist and a successful stockbroker, whereas her mother Janet was a homemaker.
Barth’s parents were married for 59 years until her dad passed away at the age of 87 in 2011. Janet also died the same year; she was 82 years old at the time of her passing.
Barbra graduated from the Lawrence Woodmere Academy in 1982. She later attended Brandeis University and eventually received her undergraduate degree in 1986.
In 1989, Barth passed out from Hofstra Law School with a law degree. After completing her education, she initially worked for the Hewlett-Woodmere School District.
Barbra joined Lawrence Woodmere Academy as its summer camp director in 2010; she was later promoted to head of school.
Feldman passed away at the age of 54 on August 8, 2019. Although the cause of her death was initially mentioned to be a short illness, it was later identified as cancer.
Post her death, her friends and well-wishers started a donation campaign to renovate the Hessel Hall in the Black Box Theater and change the building’s name to Barbra Barth Feldman Performing Arts Center.
His Dad Is A Manhattan Lawyer
Andrew Barth Feldman parents divorced when he was still a young child. Barbra raised Andrew as a single mom after separating from his father.
The Dear Evan actor’s dad David N Feldman is a lawyer in Manhattan.
David has a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He initially worked with law firms like Fulbright & Jaworski LLP and Pryor Cashman LLP before founding Feldman and Ellenoff LLP in 1992.
Likewise, in 1996, Feldman established his own law firm called Feldman LLP. As of 2023, he is also a partner at Richardson & Patel LLP.
Besides his law practice, David is an established author. He has written books like Reverse Mergers: Taking a Company Public Without an IPO, Reverse Mergers and Other Alternatives to Traditional IPOs Second Edition, and PIPES: A Guide to Private Investments in Public Equity.
Andrew’s father went to the same school as his mother, i.e. Lawrence Woodmere Academy. Reportedly, the former couple met when they both attended the academy.
Andrew Has A Role With Jennifer Lawrence
Andrew Barth Feldman and Jennifer Lawrence with share screen time in the upcoming movie, No Hard Feelings.
Andrew plays the role of Percy in the film, whereas Jennifer appears as Maddie. His character is a wealthy 19-year-old who is set to leave for college soon. Due to his introverted nature, his parents are worried about his college experience and eventually hire Maddie to date Percy.
No Hard Feelings’ official trailer was released on March 9, 2023, on Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube channel. The two minutes 49 seconds long has received mostly positive reviews from fans with over 4 million views.
Directed by Gene Stupnitsky, the film is co-produced by Lawrence along with Justine Ciarrocchi, Naomi Odekirk, Kerry Orent, John Phillips, Marc Provissiero, and Alex Saks.
Similarly, actors Laura Benanti and Matthew Broderick appear as Allison and Laird, Percy’s parents. The movie also stars actors like Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Natalie Morales, Hasan Minhaj, and Scott MacArthur in supporting roles.
The film, based in New York, revolves around Maddie, a delivery driver on the verge of losing her home. She comes across a Craigslist job vacancy where two parents searching for someone to date their son. She reluctantly accepts the job to save herself from bankruptcy.
Andrew Has An Elder Sister In His Family
Andrew Barth Feldman sister Samantha Feldman grew up together with him in New York. Born in Manhasset, NY, on May 7, 2002, he is 20 years old.
Barth also has two cousins named Matthew and Scott whom the actor considers his brothers.
The Dear Evan Hansen star also has two uncles named Mort and David, and an aunt named Rachele Tinkelman. Rachele, who is the mother of Matthew and Scott, lived very close to Andrew’s home.
Rachele and Barbra were close to each other and basically raised their children together.
Andrew comes from a Jewish family and is a devoted follower of Judaism. The actor attended a Jewish nursery and eventually went to a Hebrew school. He also had a bar mitzvah at the age of 13.