Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson | |
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 Anderson in 2010 | |
| Born | August 15, 1970 Augusta, Maine, U.S. |
| Education | Hollywood High School |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Alvina Anderson |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Sterling Bowman Doris Hancox |
Anthony Anderson (born August 15, 1970)[1][2] is an American actor, comedian, writer, and game show host. He has starred in his own short-lived sitcom, All About the Andersons, as well as the ABC sitcom Black-ish and the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show during its fifth and final season. He is known for his leading roles in drama series K-Ville, The Shield and as NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard on Law & Order. He had major roles in feature films such as Me, Myself & Irene (2000), Kangaroo Jack (2003), Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004), The Departed (2006), Transformers (2007), and Scream 4 (2011).
Anderson is also a regular judge on Food Network's Iron Chef America. Since September 2014, he has served as an executive producer and starred as Andre Johnson on the ABC sitcom Black-ish. Since June 2016, he has served as host of the ABC version of the game show To Tell the Truth. In addition, he has served as guest panelist for various game shows.
Early life
Anderson was born in Augusta, Maine, but raised in Compton, California.[2][1][3] His mother, Doris (née Hancox), was a telephone operator and actress, and his stepfather, Sterling Bowman, was a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, who moved to Los Angeles to work in the steel mill industry before opening a chain of three clothing stores; Anthony has a half brother named Derrick Bowman. His brother Sterling died in 2002. His nickname was “Tugga” because he couldn’t pronounce sugar. [4] According to a DNA analysis, Anderson descends from the Bubi people of Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea), and from the Tikar, Hausa, and Fulani people of Cameroon.[5][6]
Anderson has stated that his first attempt at stand-up comedy was a failure.[4] Although this experience was a blow to his ego, he did meet his future friend and fellow comedic actor Guy Torry there, who consoled him after the show and encouraged him to keep getting up on stage. He and Guy would later act together in the Eddie Murphy film titled Life.[7] Anderson is an alumnus of the Hollywood High School Performing Arts Magnet's Class of 1988 and plans on graduating with his son from Howard University in 2022.[8]
Career
Anderson stars in and executive produces the hit ABC series Black-ish, alongside Laurence Fishburne and Tracee Ellis Ross. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for this role. His past television work includes a lead role in the teen series Hang Time as Teddy Broadis. He had many one-off and guest roles on major series such as NYPD Blue, Malcolm & Eddie, In the House, and Ally McBeal. Recurring roles were on several series such as 'Til Death and The Bernie Mac Show. He was the central character in the short-lived series All About the Andersons, which lasted for one season on The WB. Anderson joined the cast of the long-running NBC crime drama television series, Law & Order in 2008. He previously starred in two other crime series, Fox's K-Ville (as one of the lead characters) and Fox's cable channel FX's The Shield.[9]
Anderson's series Eating America with Anthony Anderson was a summer show in 2014, having him go to different towns in America which host "food festivals" highlighting a specific type of food. He also is a regular judge on Iron Chef America. Anderson is one of the few judges to taste dishes from all the Iron Chefs on the show. In the Ultimate Bar Food battle, he served as bartender/sous-chef for Iron Chef Bobby Flay opposite Masaharu Morimoto and fellow judge Simon Majumdar.
In 2013, Anderson signed on to host the celebrity-driven, family game show called Wall of Fame[10] produced by Endemol USA for NBC where one family attempted to answer pop culture trivia questions while also guessing whether members of the celebrity "Wall of Fame" delivered the correct answers to those same questions. Eight one-hour episodes were taped at the time, however, the series was never aired later on.
Film
Since his film debut in Liberty Heights, Anderson has been performing as an actor, often in comedic roles, for many years. Among his more prominent feature films are: Kangaroo Jack which was one of his first films as a leading actor, My Baby's Daddy, Hustle & Flow, Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London and King's Ransom which, to date, is his only starring role. Anderson had a small role in the Academy Award-winning Martin Scorsese film The Departed.[11] In June 2010, he was cast in a minor role in Scream 4.[12]
Directorial work
In 2009, Anderson directed a one-minute short film featuring his Law & Order co-star Jeremy Sisto. The short was made for the Responsibility Project, a joint initiative of NBC and Liberty Mutual Group. The short aired during the In The House episode "Reality Bites" on October 16, 2009.
Personal life
He is married to wife Alvina.[13] The couple have two children, Kyra and Nathan; Nathan starred as Tahj in the Netflix sitcom Richie Rich.[14]
Anderson has Type 2 Diabetes and has been active in diabetes awareness.
Playing for the Alzheimer's Association, in 2011, Anderson won $250,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.[15]
Anderson is an honorary member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; he was inducted on July 30, 2020. [16]
Sexual Assault allegations
Anderson was accused of raping a 25-year-old extra in a trailer on the film set of Hustle & Flow on July 27, 2004. The alleged victim accused Anderson and assistant director Wayne Witherspoon of forcibly removing her clothing, photographing her naked body, and digitally penetrating her.[17] A witness claimed to have heard the alleged victim's screams and to have seen her run naked from the trailer, and she was treated at St. Francis Hospital. The charges were dropped on October 6, 2004 because the judge ruled that there was no probable cause to try the case.[18]
Anderson was sued for sexual assault in September 2004 by another woman who claimed that Anderson made sexually suggestive remarks and then assaulted her in his dressing room on the set of All About the Andersons.[19]
On July 20, 2018, it was revealed that he was being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department for another sexual assault allegation.[18] On September 4, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office decided not to press charges against Anderson due to lack of evidence.[20]
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1998 | Hang Time | Teddy Brodis | 39 episodes |
| 1998 | NYPD Blue | Vondell | Episode: "Weaver of Hate" |
| 2001 | My Wife and Kids | Dr. Buchay | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | The Weakest Link | Himself/Celebrity Guest | 1 episode |
| 2002 | The Proud Family | Ray Ray (voice) | Episode: "Behind Family Lines" |
| 2003–2004 | All About the Andersons | Anthony Anderson | 16 episodes |
| 2004–2005 | The Shield | Antwon Mitchell | 15 episodes |
| 2005 | The Bernie Mac Show | Bryan Brown | 4 episodes (season 5) |
| 2005 | Veronica Mars | Percy "Bone" Hamilton | Episode: "Lord of the Bling" |
| 2005 | Entourage | Himself | Episode: "Neighbors" |
| 2005 | Chappelle's Show | Shirtless Man | Episode 2.9; "Don't Pitch Me" sketch |
| 2006 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Lucius Blaine | Episode: "Fat" |
| 2006–2007 | 'Til Death | Cofeld | 6 episodes |
| 2007 | K-Ville | Marlin Boulet | 11 episodes |
| 2008–2010 | Law & Order | Detective Kevin Bernard | 50 episodes |
| 2008 | Samantha Who | Rafael Grace | Episode: "Out of Africa" |
| 2010 | Golf in America | Host | 10 episodes |
| 2011 | Shameless | Marty Fisher | Episode: "Three Boys" |
| 2011 | Family BrainSurge | Himself | |
| 2012 | Psych | Chef Thane Woodson | Episode: "True Grits" |
| 2012 | Raising Hope | Neighbor | Episode: "Inside Probe (part 1)" |
| 2012 | The Soul Man | Sweet Brown Taylor | Episode: "Revelations" |
| 2012–2013 | Guys with Kids | Gary | 18 episodes |
| 2010–2013 | Treme | Derek Watson | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself | Episode: "Winner Chosen" Appeared alongside his son as chef's table guests in Ja'Nel Witt's kitchen |
| 2013 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Himself | Episode: "Rock, Paper, Stealers" |
| 2013 | Chopped | Himself | Episode: "Celebrity Holiday Bash" |
| 2013, 2014 | Hollywood Game Night | Himself | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Rake | Reggie Jarvis | Episode: "Three Strikes" |
| 2014 | Celebrities Undercover | Himself | |
| 2014 | Eating America with Anthony Anderson | Himself/Host | Food Network show; also executive producer (8 episodes) |
| 2014–present | Black-ish | Andre "Dre" Johnson, Sr./Narrator | Lead role; also executive producer |
| 2015, 2019 | Celebrity Family Feud | Himself | Episodes: "Anderson vs. Braxton", "Black-ish vs. The Goldbergs |
| 2015 | Carnival Cravings with Anthony Anderson | Himself/Host | Food Network show; also executive producer (6 episodes) |
| 2015–2018 | Blaze and the Monster Machines | Pegwheel (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Lip Sync Battle | Himself | Episode: "Anthony Anderson vs. Tracee Ellis Ross" |
| 2016 | Richie Rich | Bulldozah | Episode: "Rapper'$ Delight" |
| 2016–present | To Tell the Truth | Himself/Host | 8 episodes |
| 2016 | The $100,000 Pyramid | Himself/Celebrity Guest | Episode: "Anthony Anderson vs. Sherri Shepherd" |
| 2016 | Doc McStuffins | Stanley (voice) | Episode: "Welcome to McStuffinsville" |
| 2017 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Himself/Guest Host | May 3, 2017; standing in for Jimmy Kimmel, who was on paternity leave. His mother Doris accompanies Guillermo as sidekick. |
| 2017 | The Gong Show | Himself/Judge | Episode: "Dana Carvey/Tracee Ellis Ross/Anthony Anderson" |
| 2017 | Drop the Mic | Himself | Episode: "Halle Berry vs. James Corden / Anthony Anderson vs. Usher" |
| 2018 | Grown-ish | Andre "Dre" Johnson, Sr. | Episode: "Late Registration"; also executive producer |
| 2019 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience | Uncle Henry Jefferson Himself |
Episode: "Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons" "All in the Family and Good Times"[22] |
| 2019 | Mixed-ish | Andre "Dre" Johnson, Sr. | Episode: "Becoming Bow"; also executive producer |
| 2019 | The Late Late Show with James Corden | Himself/Guest Host | December 11, 2019 |
| 2020 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Himself | Guest[23] |
| 2020 | #KidsTogether: The Nickelodeon Town Hall | Himself | Television special |
| 2020 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | Himself | Guest |
Video games
| Year | Title | Voice role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Scarface: The World Is Yours | Drug Dealer |
| 2007 | Def Jam: Icon | Troy Dollar |
| 2012 | Diablo III | Monster voices |
Accolades
References
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- ^ a b "Anthony Anderson". Biography.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Anthony Anderson". TVGuide.com. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ a b Anderson, Anthony (April 28, 2009). "Anthony Anderson (interview)". The Bonnie Hunt Show (Interview). Interviewed by Bonnie Hunt. Culver City, California: Warner Bros. Television Distribution.
- ^ "People of Fulani Descent". Pinterest. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ^ "Anthony Anderson African Ancestry Reveal". The Africa Channel. February 24, 2012 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Anthony Anderson Biography (1970–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
- ^ "Anderson Wants To Complete His Degree From Howard University And Graduate With His Son In 2022".
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- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (September 3, 2013). "Anthony Anderson to Host's NBC's 'Wall of Fame' (exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California: Eldridge Industries. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ Miska, Brad (June 18, 2010). "'Scary Movie' Funnyman Joins 'Scream IV' Cast". Bloody Disgusting. Mundelein, Illinois: The Collective. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ Nashawaty, Chris (June 18, 2010). "'Gilmore Girl' Lauren Graham to star in 'Scream 4'?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ Pfeffer, Stephanie Emma (September 29, 2014). "Anthony Anderson: I Lost 47 Lbs. and Became Vegan-ish". People Magazine. Los Angeles, California: Meredith Corporation. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ Solé, Elise (April 24, 2015). "'Black-ish' Star Anthony Anderson: 'I Can't Spoil My Kids'". Yahoo! News. Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo!. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' presents 'Celebrity Week' to benefit Alzheimer's Association". WNYPapers.com. Niagara Frontier Publications. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ Omega Psi Phi Inducts George Clinton, D.L. Hughley, Anthony Anderson, and Ted Ginn, Sr. as Honorary Members
- ^ "Anthony Anderson Rape Charge". The Smoking Gun. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ^ a b Clopton, Ellis (July 20, 2018). "Anthony Anderson Under Criminal Investigation, Disputes Woman's Claims of Assault". Variety.
- ^ "Anthony Anderson sued for sexual assault". United Press International. September 16, 2004. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ^ Nakamura, Reid (September 4, 2018). "Anthony Anderson Sexual Assault Case Declined by LA District Attorney's Office". The Wrap. Los Angeles, California: The Wrap, Inc. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ "Sony Animation Announces Details & Release Date for Lin-Manuel Miranda's VIVO". Broadway World. Wisdom Digital Media. January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
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- ^ Chubb, Hannah (September 27, 2019). "Surprise! Anthony Anderson Is Joining HGTV's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Reboot". People.
- ^ Reuters (January 8, 2018). "Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy". CBS News. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
{{cite news}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Liao, Shannon (January 8, 2018). "Netflix's Master of None wins Aziz Ansari the 2018 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Comedy". The Verge. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ Huff, Lauren (January 8, 2018). "Golden Globes: Aziz Ansari Wins Best Actor in a TV Comedy for 'Master of None'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ Sharf, Zack (January 8, 2018). "Aziz Ansari Wins Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Comedy or Musical". Indie Wire. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ Moreau, Jordan (19 June 2019). "'Avengers: Endgame,' 'Riverdale,' 'Aladdin' Top 2019 Teen Choice Award Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
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- Living people
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