
Rich Sommer has spent most of his acting career on stage. His film debut was actually as Anne Hathaway’s "drinking buddy" Doug in the hit movie The Devil Wears Prada. He also now has several national commercials to his credit and has appeared in an episode of Law & Order.
Until then, Sommer performed and taught improvisation. He has performed at the Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis and the New York City-based Upright Citizens Brigade, which showcases some of Hollywood’s best talents. His theater experience includes roles in Far Away, A Lie of the Mind and Off the Map.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, Sommer went on to receive his Master’s Degree in acting at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.