Andrew Cheng was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Toronto where he studied Theatre at York University completing both a B.A. as well as a M.F.A. with a focus in developmental dramaturgy. While working in Toronto's Theatre scene he met Gavin Crawford on the set of a play. Later he was cast as "Andy" on Crawford's new CBC comedy Gavin Crawford's Wild West. In 2014 it was announced that Andrew had been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Featured Role or Guest Role in a Comedy.