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David Lander

David L. Lander (born David Leonard Landau; June 22, 1947 – December 4, 2020) was an American actor, comedian, musician, and baseball scout. He was best known for his portrayal of Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman in the ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley. He served as a goodwill ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Known for
Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman in Laverne & Shirley
Alma mater
Carnegie Tech, New York University
Born
David Leonard Landau (1947-06-22)June 22, 1947 New York City, New York, U.S.
Children
Natalie Lander
Died
December 4, 2020(2020-12-04) (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Actor · comedian · musician · baseball scout · activist

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David Lander

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David Lander

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related to Early life · 15
David Lander → Brooklyn, Carnegie Tech, David Leonard Landau, Goldman, He, High School, It, Jewish, June, Lander, New York, New York University, Performing Arts, Saul Landau, Stella
Occupations · 6
David Lander → activist, Actor, author, baseball scout, comedian, musician
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David Lander → DiscogsDavid Lander, Find, Grave, IMDbLenny, Lander, Squigtones
Alma mater · 1
David Lander → Carnegie Tech, New York University
Born · 1
David Lander → David Leonard Landau (1947-06-22)June 22, 1947 New York City, New York, U.S.
Children · 1
David Lander → Natalie Lander
Died · 1
David Lander → December 4, 2020(2020-12-04) (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Known for · 1
David Lander → Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman in Laverne & Shirley
Resting place · 1
David Lander → Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Spouses · 1
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David LanderAlma materCarnegie Tech, New York University1.00infobox
David LanderBornDavid Leonard Landau (1947-06-22)June 22, 1947 New York City, New York, U.S.1.00infobox
David LanderChildrenNatalie Lander1.00infobox
David LanderDiedDecember 4, 2020(2020-12-04) (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S.1.00infobox
David LanderKnown forAndrew "Squiggy" Squiggman in Laverne & Shirley1.00infobox
David LanderOccupationsActor1.00infobox
David LanderOccupationscomedian1.00infobox
David LanderOccupationsmusician1.00infobox
David LanderOccupationsbaseball scout1.00infobox
David LanderOccupationsactivist1.00infobox
David LanderOccupationsauthor1.00infobox
David LanderResting placeHollywood Forever Cemetery1.00infobox
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David LanderYears active1970–20171.00infobox

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