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Anthony Anderson

Comedian / Actor / Executive Producer / Screenwriter | * 08/15/1970 (53) | Los Angeles, California (United States of America (USA))
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Anthony Anderson (born August 15, 1970) is an American actor, comedian and game show host. He is best known for his leading roles in television shows such as Andre "Dre" Johnson on the comedy series Black-ish (2014–2022), Marlin Boulet on the drama series K-Ville (2007), and NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard on the NBC crime drama Law & Order (2008–2010, 2022). He has also 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 currently the host of the Fox game show ()
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Anthony Anderson (born August 15, 1970) is an American actor, comedian and game show host. He is best known for his leading roles in drama series such as Marlin Boulet on K-Ville, and as NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard on the NBC crime drama Law & Order and comedy sitcom television series Guys with Kids as well as leading roles in comedy series such as Andre "Dre" Johnson on Black-ish. 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 and also has more roles on other television programs such as All About the Andersons, The Bernie Mac Show, and The Shield. 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 a guest panelist for various game shows.Description above is from the Wikipedia article Anthony Anderson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Crime

Known for these Movies & Shows

To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the ...

The Departed

FSK: 16+ years

2006 | 4.1/5 | 2h 31min
Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Young teenager Sam Witwicky becomes involved in the ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial factions of transforming robots – the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Sam holds the clue t ...

Transformers

FSK: 12+ years

2007 | 3.4/5 | 2h 24min
Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
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With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee. ...

Hustle & Flow

FSK: 12+ years

2005 | 3.6/5 | 1h 56min
Crime, Drama, Music
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Two childhood friends — a New York hairstylist and a wanna-be musician — get mixed-up with the mob and are forced to deliver $50,000 to Australia, but things go all wrong when the money is lost to ...

Kangaroo Jack

FSK: 6+ years

2003 | 2.6/5 | 1h 29min
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Crime
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Awards & Nominations for Anthony Anderson

Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame Disney Legends
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Movies with Anthony Anderson as Actor(55)

as Barber #12023 You People
as himself2022 Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
as himself2021 The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World
as himself2020 Don't Let The Pigeon Do Storytime
as Himself - Performer2019 Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
as Uncle Henry2019 Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
2019 Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom
as Romelo Reese2019 Beats
as Teddy Banks2018 Small Town Crime
as Host2018 Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms
as himself2017 Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief
as Bones (voice)2017 Ferdinand
as Zach (voice)2017 The Star
as J.D.2016 Barbershop: The Next Cut
as Agent Frazier2016 Hot Bot
as Lone Wolf Morales2014 The Town that Dreaded Sundown
as Junkshow2013 The Power of Few
as Mr. Sandpaper Hands2013 Grudge Match
as Coach2012 Goats
as himself2012 I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
as Perkins2011 Scream 4
as Bill Clemont2011 The Big Year
as Dad2010 The Back-Up Plan
2010 Laffapalooza Live From Las Vegas
as Trevor2009 Steppin : The Movie
as Glen Whitman2007 Transformers
as Jay2006 The Last Stand
as Koolomassai (voice)2006 Arthur and the Invisibles
as Himself - Host2006 Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
as Trooper Brown2006 The Departed
as Mahalik2006 Scary Movie 4
as Detective Bill Stork (voice)2005 Hoodwinked!
as Malcolm King2005 King's Ransom
as Key2005 Hustle & Flow
as Derek Bowman2004 Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
as Burger Shack Employee2004 Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
as G2004 My Baby's Daddy
as Tommy2003 Cradle 2 the Grave
as Mahalik2003 Scary Movie 3
as PJ2003 Malibu's Most Wanted
as Louis Booker2003 Kangaroo Jack
as J.D.2002 Barbershop
as Junior Slocumb2001 Kingdom Come
as Tony2001 Two Can Play That Game
as T.K. Johnson2001 Exit Wounds
as Benny2001 See Spot Run
as Maurice2000 Romeo Must Die
as Jamaal Baileygates2000 Me, Myself & Irene
as Stan2000 Urban Legends: Final Cut
as Nolan2000 Big Momma's House
as Cookie1999 Life
as Inmate #11999 The Breaks
as Z Boy1999 Trippin'
as Scribbles1999 Liberty Heights
as Alley Hood #21996 Alien Avengers

TV Shows/Series with Anthony Anderson as Actor(68)

2024 We Are Family
as himself2023 Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris
as himself2023 Kings of BBQ
as himself2022 Harry & Meghan
as himself2022 Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy
as himself2022 Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge
as Self - Guest2021 That's My Jam
as himself2020 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
as Self - Guest2019 Tamron Hall
as Guest Panelist2019 The Masked Singer
as Dre Johnson2019 mixed-ish
as Andre 'Dre' Johnson2018 grown-ish
2017 Drop the Mic
as himself2017 Animal Nation With Anthony Anderson
as Self - Judge2017 The Gong Show
as himself2017 Carpool Karaoke: The Series
as himself2016 The $100,000 Pyramid
as Himself - Panelist2016 Match Game
as himself2016 Chelsea
as Self - Host2016 To Tell the Truth
2016 Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
as himself2015 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as himself2015 Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as himself2015 The Late Late Show with James Corden
as himself2015 Lip Sync Battle
as Bulldozah2015 Richie Rich
2015 Celebrity Family Feud
as himself2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Andre Johnson2014 black-ish
as himself2013 Hollywood Game Night
as Gary2012 Guys with Kids
as Marty Fisher2011 Shameless
as himself2011 Brain Games
as Derek Watson2010 Treme
as himself2010 Conan
as Marlin Boulet2007 K-Ville
2007 Samantha Who?
2006 Campus Ladies
as Thane2006 Psych
as Cofeld2006 'Til Death
as Him/Restaurant Patron2005 Hell's Kitchen
2005 Too Late with Adam Carolla
as Self - Guest2005 The Reichen Show
2004 Entourage
as Percy "Bone" Hamilton2004 Veronica Mars
as himself2004 On Air with Ryan Seacrest
2003 The New Tom Green Show
2003 Chappelle's Show
as himself2003 All About the Andersons
2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2002 The Jamie Kennedy Experiment
as Antwon Mitchell2002 The Shield
2001 The Bernie Mac Show
as Dr. Bouche2001 My Wife and Kids
as Lucius Blaine1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Self - Guest1997 The View
1997 Ally McBeal
as himself1996 The Daily Show
as Teddy Broadis1995 Hang Time
as himself1995 MADtv
1995 MADtv
1995 In the House
as Self - Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Kevin Bernard1990 Law & Order
1988 LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Presenter1987 Kids' Choice Awards

TV Shows/Series with Anthony Anderson as Crew(9)

Production/Executive Producer2024 The GOAT
Production/Executive Producer2023 Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris
Production/Executive Producer2019 mixed-ish
Production/Executive Producer2018 grown-ish
Production/Executive Producer2016 To Tell the Truth
Production/Executive Producer2014 black-ish
Directing/Director2014 black-ish
Production/Producer2003 All About the Andersons
Creator/Creator2003 All About the Andersons

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Full Name: Anthony Anderson
Born: Saturday, 08/15 1970 (August) in Los Angeles, California (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 53 years + 247 days)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Dog)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Howard University, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
Influenced by/Role models: Richard Pryor, Bernie Mac, Steve Martin
Anthony Anderson frequently works together with these people:
Kenya Barris (21x, Crew)
Cedric the Entertainer (20x, Actor)
Jimmy Fallon (19x, Actor)
Wanda Sykes (18x, Actress)
Tracee Ellis Ross (18x, Actress)
Kenan Thompson (16x, Actor)
Vivica A. Fox (15x, Actress)
Chelsea Handler (15x, Actress)
Wayne Brady (15x, Actor)
Michael Strahan (15x, Actor)
Ken Jeong (14x, Actor)
Mark Brown (7x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:667, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/25/2024