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Anthony Anderson
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| Born | August 15, 1970 Compton, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Howard University (BFA) |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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Alvina Stewart
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| Children | 2 |
Anthony Anderson (born August 15, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, and television host. He is well-known for his main roles in TV shows like Andre "Dre" Johnson on Black-ish (2014–2022). He also played Marlin Boulet on K-Ville (2007) and Detective Kevin Bernard on Law & Order (2008–2010, 2022).
Anthony Anderson has also been in many movies. Some of his major film roles include Me, Myself & Irene (2000), Kangaroo Jack (2003), Hustle & Flow (2005), The Departed (2006), Transformers (2007), and Scream 4 (2011). He is currently the host of the Fox game show We Are Family. He has also been a judge on Food Network's Iron Chef America and hosted the ABC game show To Tell the Truth from 2016 to 2022. In 2024, he hosted the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Early Life and Education
Anthony Anderson was born in Compton, California. His mother, Doris Bowman, worked as a telephone operator and actress. His stepfather, Sterling Bowman, moved from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Los Angeles. He worked in steel before opening three clothing stores. Sterling passed away in 2022. Anthony has a younger half-brother, Derrick Bowman, who is an ICU nurse. When he was a child, his nickname was "Tugga" because he couldn't say "sugar."
Anderson shared that his first try at stand-up comedy did not go well. Even though it was tough, he met his friend and fellow actor Guy Torry there. Torry encouraged him to keep trying. They later acted together in the 1999 movie Life.
Anderson graduated from Hollywood High School in 1988. He started studying theater at Howard University but had to leave because of money problems. Almost 30 years later, he went back to Howard. He finished his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2022. His son Nathan's acceptance to the university inspired him to return.
Career Highlights
Early Acting Roles (1995–2004)
Anthony Anderson's first TV roles included Teddy Broadis in Hang Time. He also made guest appearances on shows like NYPD Blue and Ally McBeal. He often played funny characters. In 2002, he voiced Ray Ray in the animated series The Proud Family. He played this role again in 2023 for the show's new series.
From 2003 to 2004, he starred in his own show, All About the Andersons. It ran for one season. He also had main roles in movies like Kangaroo Jack (2003) and My Baby's Daddy (2004). He also appeared in Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004).
Becoming Well-Known (2005–2014)
Anderson took on supporting roles in the drama Hustle & Flow (2005). He also appeared in Martin Scorsese's crime film The Departed (2006). He was in Scary Movie 3 (2003) and Scary Movie 4 (2006).
In 2008, Anderson joined the cast of the TV show Law & Order. He played Detective Kevin Bernard for three seasons. He returned to the role when the show came back in 2022. Before Law & Order, he starred in other crime shows. These included Fox's K-Ville and FX's The Shield. He also starred in the sitcom Guys with Kids.
In 2013, Anderson was set to host a game show called Wall of Fame. The show was taped but never aired. In 2014, he hosted Eating America with Anthony Anderson. This show explored food festivals across America. He was also a frequent judge on Iron Chef America.
Starring in Black-ish (2014–2022)
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In 2014, Anderson began his lead role as Andre "Dre" Johnson on the ABC sitcom Black-ish. The show finished its eight-season run in 2022. During this time, Anderson received many awards nominations. He was nominated for 11 Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.
He also worked as an executive producer for the Black-ish spinoff shows. These include Grown-ish, which started in 2018, and Mixed-ish, which ran from 2019 to 2021. He appeared as Dre in episodes of both shows. From 2016 to 2022, he hosted To Tell the Truth on ABC. In 2019, Anderson was a guest on The Masked Singer. He later competed on the show in 2023 as "Rubber Ducky." In October 2022, Anderson and his mother Doris started filming Anthony Anderson and Mom: European Vacation for the E! network.
Recent Work (2023–Present)
In November 2023, it was announced that Anderson and his mother Doris would host the Fox game show We Are Family. The show premiered on January 3, 2024. In December 2023, Anderson was chosen to host the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Personal Life
Anthony Anderson was married to Alvina Stewart from September 1999 to September 2023. They have two children. Their son Nathan played Tahj in the Netflix sitcom Richie Rich. He also made guest appearances in Black-ish.
Anderson has type 2 diabetes. He actively works to raise awareness about diabetes. In 2011, he won $250,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for the Alzheimer's Association.
Anderson became an honorary member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity on July 30, 2020. In 2019, a star was named after him in the International Star Registry.
Awards and Nominations
Anthony Anderson has received many awards and nominations throughout his career. He has been recognized for his acting in both movies and television.
- NAACP Image Awards: He has won multiple NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Black-ish. He also received nominations for his work in Law & Order and K-Ville.
- Primetime Emmy Awards: He has been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Black-ish multiple times.
- Golden Globe Awards: He received Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Black-ish.
- Critics' Choice Television Awards: He was nominated several times for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Black-ish.
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: He received nominations for his acting in Black-ish and for ensemble casts in films like Hustle & Flow.
- Teen Choice Awards: He was nominated for Choice TV Actor – Comedy for All About the Andersons and Black-ish.
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Anderson para niños
