Andy Barker, P.I.

NBC Comedy
Marshall Manesh


Marshall Manesh Biography:

Marshall Manesh was born on August 16, 1950 in Mahshad, Iran. His mother was made a widow when Manesh was very young, and the support and love he got from his mother was what motivated him to pursue his acting career. He immigrated to the United States sometime in the mid ‘70’s, and became a member of the Persian Theater Group, which allowed him to frequently travel around the country and abroad. He made his first film appearance in James Cameron’s True Lies, and has since been on over 75 movies and television shows. His more notable television roles were on the shows Will & Grace, Scrubs and Boston Legal. Currently, he stars in the NBC series Andy Barker, P.I.

Wally is portrayed by Marshall Manesh on the series Andy Barker, P.I. Wally works at the same mall strip where Andy Barker’s “new” office is located. He decides to assist Andy in the accountant’s newfound career as a private detective.

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