David Lander

David Lander
Lander in 1976
Born
David Leonard Landau

(1947-06-22)June 22, 1947
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 4, 2020(2020-12-04) (aged 73)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeHollywood Forever Cemetery
Alma materCarnegie Tech, New York University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • musician
  • baseball scout
  • activist
  • author
Years active1970–2017
Known forAndrew "Squiggy" Squiggman in Laverne & Shirley
Spouses
Thea Markus
(m. 1969; div. 1976)
(m. 1979)
ChildrenNatalie 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 also served as a goodwill ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.