Andrew Lear, born and raised in Philadelphia, attended the University of Arizona where he graduated with a degree in Theater Arts. Upon graduation, Lear worked in morning radio where he produced for WRMF Radio in West Palm Beach, Florida.  Lear later moved to Los Angeles, where he began his career as an assistant to CEO Irv Schecter at the Talent and Literary Agency, Irv Schecter Company.  In 1999 Lear joined Spring Creek Productions (Paula Weinstein) as a TV Coordinator where he worked in the development of television longform and series including IRON JAWED ANGELS for HBO and THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS for CBS.

With his passion for artist representation, Lear joined the Lapides Entertainment Organization in 2001 as a Talent Manager.  In 2003, Lapides Entertainment merged with music Management Company Bill Siddons and Associates forming the newly titled company THE CORE where Lear was promoted to Vice President, Comedy and Development.  Lear's current duties include talent management in all media and project development for non-scripted cable, network, and syndication television.