Andrew McLaren

Andrew was conceived in California and was born in Staten Island N.Y a borough of New York City and was put into an orphanage in Manhattan where he was later adopted by a family in Yonkers N.Y. He was a successful fashion model before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in October 2001. Andrew was in Manhattan on September 11th, 2001 an experience that he will never forget. Andrew is a loving and devoted Father of his 3 children Andrew Jr., Alexander and Zoe McLaren and he also raised a Step-Daughter named Lauren (ChiChi)from his 6 year marriage to Puerto Rican fashion model Melissa McLaren(Garcia). In 2003 while as a Marine in an elite anti terrorism unit Andrew deployed to war torn Liberia and in 2005 he deployed to Iraq during the most dangerous period of the Iraq War before the surge. Andrew received a Honorable Discharge and numerous medals for his service to his country. In 2006 he worked for BlackwaterUSA as a State Department contractor conducting armed protection for U.S government convoys as well as providing diplomatic security in Iraq and augmenting the secret service. In addition to acting, writing and producing films and t.v series Andrew has operated as an independent contractor and conducted dozens of counter terrorism, executive protection and security missions globally for government agencies, billionaires, politicians, A-List stars and foreign royalty. Today Andrew is one of the most recognized military veterans who transitioned into Hollywood having appeared on NBC's prime time series "Stars Earn Stripes" with "American Sniper" Chris Kyle that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for U.S military veteran and first responders related charities. Andrew also co-starred in the award winning dramatic film "Battle For Haditha" and starred in his own t.v series "Chrome Underground" that aired in the U.S and all over the world. Andrew is also the executive producer of an independent feature film titled "Sugarfields" starring J.W Cortes and Anna Demidova. Andrew is an animal lover and supports conservation of endangered species and their habitat. He is an activist for peace by promoting diplomacy instead of war as he knows the tremendous burdens and costs of armed conflict far too well. Andrew's dream is to help increase funding for after school programs centered around the arts and to inspire as many kids as possible to be creative and ambitious. Another humanitarian cause Andrew is passionate about is combating poverty, hunger and homelessness in the United States.