As « Buffy the Vampire Slayer » turns 20, the actor talks about his role as quirky nemesis Andrew, who later becomes an unlikely ally to Buffy and her friends.
Tom Lenk played Andrew, a misfit villain who made for a good teammate in « Buffy the Vampire Slayer. »
When actor Tom Lenk isn’t reuniting with his » Buffy the Vampire Slayer » co-stars to film hilarious parodies of » The Huntsman: Winter’s War » or » The Shining , » he’s re-creating celebrity red-carpet fashions with paper plates, party decorations and an extensive wig collection.
But most of his fans continue to know Lenk best as Andrew , the awkward yet hilarious wannabe villain on « Buffy. »
In honor of the 20th anniversary of « Buffy the Vampire Slayer, » I chatted with Lenk about playing Andrew, as well as why fans were so moved by the show’s LGBTQ storylines and how Buffy continues to inspire women to make a difference.