Andrew Strong is an Irish singer and actor born on November 14, 1973, in Dublin. He was the son of musician Robert Strong and grew up in Omagh. At age 17, he performed the role of Deco Cuffe in the 1991 film The Commitments. For this performance, he received a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1992 and shared a Grammy nomination with the cast. Strong released his debut studio recording, Strong, in 1993 through MCA Records. His discography included the albums Out of Time (2000), Gypsy's Kiss (2002), and the compilation Greatest Hits (2005). He performed on tours with artists including The Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Prince. In 2003, he established the ensemble The Bone Yard Boys with Bent Larsen Petersen. Strong performed with the original cast of The Commitments for a reunion tour in 2011.
