Andy J. Carlson was born and raised in Oakland, California, where his early ambitions were rooted on the baseball field rather than the stage. Despite having strong natural talent, he struggled with discipline and learned firsthand that potential alone isn’t enough. When his chances to advance in baseball faded, the experience left a lasting sense of regret — and a powerful lesson. Carlson nearly repeated that pattern with acting. He knew he had the ability, but for years he…
