- Born
- Birth nameAndy Hernandez
- Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- Andy (Coati's birth name) was raised in Spanish Harlem, New York City. He has a degree in business from NYU. At college he discovered his passion for the arts thus he would spend most of his free time hanging out with musicians, actors and poets. He worked briefly as a Social Worker prior to his breakthrough with Savannah Band ("Cherchez la Femme").
- IMDb mini biography by: Malcolm
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- When asked about his feelings regarding his nomination of a Razzie Award for Worst Original Song for "Who's That Girl" which went to George Michael he answered: "I wish I had won. I don't know what I did right".
- Was co-leader and music director for the '80s music group "Kid Creole and the Coconuts".
- As research for her role in the film "54"; took Salma Hayek on a guided tour of Spanish Harlem. During a visit to a local social club they ran into Marc Anthony's father. They began to sing various folk songs. This inspired Coati's suggestion to have Salma sing the classic Puerto Rican song "Lamento Boricano" for the film.
- Was once a room mate of Esai Morales.
- Was master of ceremonies at the NYC memorial for the late actor Charles Rocket.
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