Andy Flynn

Detective Lieutenant I Andrew Flynn is a fictional character featured on TNT's crime drama The Closer. He was created by James Duff and portrayed by Tony Denison. Andy has been featured as a main character on the show for all seven seasons (2005-12).

In-universe

Career history

Originally a member of the LAPD Robbery/Homicide Division (commanded by then-Captain Taylor), he was sent to "assist" (sabotage) Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson's team by Commander Taylor. Flynn was originally antagonistic to Deputy Chief Johnson; but, after Commander Taylor blamed him for a mishandled investigation that nearly ended his career and Brenda proved his innocence, he transferred to Deputy Chief Johnson's team on a permanent basis and gained respect for her. He was forced further into her debt due to the mishandling of another investigation (with Lt. Provenza) and was forced by Deputy Chief Johnson to repay the squad for helping keep him and Provenza out of trouble with the department. In the episode Homewrecker, Flynn identifies himself in the opening crime scene video sequence as "Andrew Flynn, PhD (Priority Homicide Division)."

Andy Flynn (footballer)

Andrew "Andy" Flynn (1895 – ?) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back. He played for Mexborough, Exeter City, York City and Boston Town.

Career

Born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, Flynn played for Mexborough of the Midland League before joining Third Division South Exeter City in 1922. He made his league debut for Exeter against Southend United on 9 December, and scored his first and only goal for the club with the winner in a 1–0 victory away at Swindon Town 16 February 1924. However, Flynn failed to command a regular place in the Exeter team during his four-season stay, finishing his time at the club with 34 league appearances and one goal.

Flynn returned to playing Midland League football after signing for York City in August 1926, making his debut on 28 August in a 1–1 draw at home to Loughborough Corinthians. He was ever-present for York in the 1926–27 season, appearing in all of York's 38 Midland League matches. He also played in York's seven FA Cup games that season, in a run that saw the club reach the first round for the first time in its history, eventually being knocked out in the second round away at Grimsby Town on 11 December. Flynn missed two games the following season, against Scarborough and Mexborough Athletic, in which he made 48 appearances in all competitions. He left York following the end of the season, having made 93 appearances in all competitions, joining Boston Town as a player and a trainer.