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Anthony Anderson was born at 1970-08-15

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Anthony Anderson was born in Compton

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Anthony Anderson's nationalities is American

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Anthony Anderson's spouses is Alvina Stewart

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Anthony Anderson's childrens is Kyra Anderson, Nathan Anderson

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Anthony Anderson studied at Howard University, Howard University, 1988 - Hollywood High School

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Anthony Anderson's notable alumnis is Howard University

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Anthony Anderson's height is 178

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Anthony Anderson's mother is Doris Hancox

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Anthony Anderson is famouse as Actor

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Anthony Anderson's Personal Details

Anthony Anderson is an American actor best known for appearing in his self-written, produced and starred sitcom, ‘All About the Andersons’

Information	Detail
Birthday	August 15, 1970
Nationality	American
Famous	African American Actors, Howard University, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors
City/State	California
Spouses	Alvina Stewart
Childrens	Kyra Anderson, Nathan Anderson
Universities	Howard University Howard University 1988 - Hollywood High School
Notable Alumnis	Howard University
Birth Place	Compton
Height	178
Gender	Male
Father	D
Mother	Doris Hancox
Net Worth	$18 million
Sun Sign	Leo
Born in	Compton
Famous as	Actor

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Who is Anthony Anderson?

Anthony Anderson is an American actor who jumped to fame with his own sitcom, ‘All About the Andersons’. Born and raised in Compton, life for Anderson was complex, given the predominantly existing gang violence, drive-by shootings and drug dealings in Compton. However, his drive and determination to follow his mother’s footsteps (who played movie extras) saw him through all that and much more. Enthusiastic and energetic, he ventured into the world of glitz and glamor early in his life; his first stint in front of the camera being for television commercials. Anderson soon found himself roped in to play various characters both for big and small screen. Though he became famous soon after his debut in 1999, it was in 2003 that he became a household name with his sitcom, ‘All About the Andersons’. Over the years, he has acted in several prominent television series and movies. Interestingly, despite comedy being his forte, Anderson has fared exceptionally well in serious dramas, his role of Detective Kevin Bernard in Law & Order being the best example. Currently, Anderson plays the character of Andre ‘Dre’ Johnson, Sr in ‘Black-ish’ tele-series.

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Childhood & Early Life

Anthony Anderson was born on August 15, 1970 to Doris and Sterling Bowman in Compton, California. His mother was a telephone operator and background actress, while his father was a clothing chain owner.

Young Anderson soon followed the footsteps of his mother and started appearing in television commercials. His promising talent earned him a seat at Los Angeles Performing Arts High School. A drama scholarship furthered his foray into entertainment as he gained admission in Howard University. In 1993, he graduated with a theatre arts degree.

Career

Anderson’s first stint with stand-up comedy was a major disaster. His role of ‘Tasty Tony, the One and Only, and if there's another, he's a phony’ for The Comedy Act Theater was a complete mess. However, taking Guy Torry’s words of consolation and encouragement, he did not budge.

He appeared in television movie, ‘Alien Avengers’ in 1996. It was his role-play in ‘Avengers’ that earned him a guest appearance in the NBC Saturday morning teen sitcom, ‘Hang Time’. Soon he was made a regular. Anderson capped the role of Teddy Brotis, a high school basketball enthusiast.

In addition to appearing in ‘Hang Time’, he took to acting in several other television shows, including ‘In The House’ and ‘NYPD Blue’.

Anthony Anderson’s career’s big break came in 1999 with the film, ‘Life’. Set in the 1930s, the film was prison comedy and had established stars such as Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. Same year, he starred in two more flicks, ‘Liberty Heights’ and ‘Trippin’.

Year 2000 was a year of advancement for Anderson in terms of career. He portrayed the role of Nolan in the comedy film, ‘Big Momma’s House’. The film was well appreciated and so was his character. Same year, he appeared in other films such as, ‘Romeo Must Die’, Urban Legends: Final Cut’ and ‘Me, Myself and Irene’; the role in latter earning him rave reviews.

After doing a couple of comedies, Anderson turned his attention to drama, appearing as Junior Slocumb in the film, ‘Kingdom Come’ in 2001. He also did an action-thriller ‘Exit Wounds’ that year. Interestingly, though Anderson wasn’t the main lead, he stole the show with his talent and timing.

Year 2003 marked the breakthrough in his career. First, he starred in the commercially successful film, ‘Kangaroo Jack’ which earned him rave reviews. He followed this up with a self-produced-written and starred television sitcom, ‘All About Anderson’ on the Warner Brothers Network. The sitcom debuted in the fall of 2003.

‘All About Anderson’ was partially inspired from Anderson’s own life. It had Anderson play the lead character of an aspiring actor who along with his young son moves back home to live with his parents while being jobless. The show was outrageously hilarious. Though the sitcom was panned by certain critics, overall it was commercially successful.

Anderson juggled between television and films, enjoying the best of both of worlds. Though his flagship show ended in 2004, he was seen in several television series including ‘Veronica Mars’, ‘The Bernie Mac Show’, ‘K-Ville’ and ‘Chappelle’s Show’.

In 2008, he appeared in one of television’s most successful crime dramas, ‘Law & Order’. He portrayed the character of Detective Kevin Bernard. The show ended in 2010. Following this, he made guest appearances on numerous television shows such as ‘Soul Man’, ‘Raising Hope’ and ‘Rake’.

In 2009, he made his directorial debut with a one-minute short film, featuring Jeremy Sisto. The short was first aired during the ‘Law & Order’ episode ‘Reality Bites’. Following year, he was cast for a minor role in ‘Scream 4’.

In 2013, he starred in the boxing flick, ‘Grudge Match’ as Mr Sandpaper Hands. He followed this up with the 2014 film, ‘The Town That Dreaded Sundown’ as “Lone Wolf” Morales. Same year, he acted as the host of the food festival, ‘Eating America’ series.

Currently, he is seen in the sitcom, ‘Black-ish’ which is about a middle class African-American family as Andre ‘Dre’ Johnson, Sr.

Major Works

Anderson is best known for the 2003 sitcom, ‘All About the Andersons’. Self-written, produced and starred, the show was a major hit during its one-year of runtime. It gave a glimpse of Anderson’s early life, when he had moved back home after graduation but was jobless. His role-play of Detective Kevin Bernard in ‘Law & Order’ was also memorable.

He has played to perfection the second fiddle in blockbuster films like, ‘Life’, ‘Barbershop’, ‘Big Momma’s House’, ‘The Transformers’, ‘The Departed’ and so on.

Personal Life & Legacy

He tied the nuptials with his college sweetheart, Alvina, in 1995. The couple is blessed with two children.

Anderson has Type 2 Diabetes, and hence he actively promotes diabetes awareness. He indulges in daily exercise and invokes people to do so.

Trivia

Had it not been for the consolation and encouragement by comedian Guy Torry after Anderson’s first attempt at comedy, he would not have hit the stage and become famous.

For the sitcom, ‘All About the Andersons’, he was inspired by the nature and behaviour of his own family, who had gone so much so crazy with his no-work life that they padlocked the refrigerator and substituted the home appliances with pay phones, coin-operated washer and dryer and so on

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