Anthony Anderson was born in Compton, California, United States, on August 15, 1970, is an American actor. Young Anthony Anderson first began career as a stand-up comedian. He made his big screen debut in comedy drama film Liberty Heights (1999) in role as Scribbles. He got his television debut in NBC/UPN sitcom In the House (1995) in episode "Nanna Don't Play", in role as Eddie. Anthony's breakthrough performance came as Nolan in crime comedy film Big Momma's House (2000).
Anthony Anderson height is 5' 10" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 178 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 218 іn pоunds or 99 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 54 years old. His shoe size is 12 US | 45 EU.
Anthony Anderson
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Birth Date:
August 15, 1970
Age:
54 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Leo
Natural hair color:
Black
Eye Color:
Dark Brown
Height:
5 ft 10 in | 178 cm
Net Worth:
$25 Million
Weight:
99 kg | 218 lbs
Shoe Size:
12 US | 45 EU
He was nominated for the Black Reel Award for Theatrical - Best Supporting Actor and a Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role as Tony in romantic comedy film Two Can Play That Game (2001).
He portrayed J.D. in comedy drama films:
Barbershop (2002), for which he was nominated for the Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016)
He was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor - Comedy for his role as Louis Booker in crime black comedy film Kangaroo Jack (2003).
He won the Black Movie Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Key in drama movie Hustle & Flow (2005).
He played Mahalik in parody films Scary Movie 3 (2003) and Scary Movie 4 (2006).
He was nominated for the Awards Circuit Community Award for Best Cast Ensemble for his role as Trooper Brown in epic crime thriller film The Departed (2006).
He was nominated for the BET Award for Best Actor for his role as Glen Whitmann in science fiction action film Transformers (2007).
Romeo Must Die (2000) - Maurice
Me, Myself & Irene (2000) - Jamaal Baileygates
Urban Legends: The Final Cut (2000) - Stan Washington
Exit Wounds (2001) - T.K. Johnson
Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) - Tommy
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) - Burger Shack Employee
Beats (2019) - Romelo Reese
Voice roles
Hoodwinked! (2005) - Bill Stork
Arthur & the Invisibles (2006) - Koolomassai
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2010) - Ray
The Star (2017) - Zach
Ferdinand (2017) - Bones
He was nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and three Golden Globe Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for his role as Andre "Dre" Johnson, Sr. / Narrator in ABC sitcom Black-ish (2014–2022).
He was nominated for the BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Anthony Anderson in The WB sitcom All About the Andersons (2003-2004).
He was nominated for the BET Award for Best Actor for his role as Marlin Boulet in Fox crime drama television series K-Ville (2007).
He was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Gary in NBC sitcom Guys with Kids (2012-2013).
He was nominated for three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Detective Kevin Bernard in NBC police procedural and legal drama television series Law & Order (2008–2010, 2022).
The Shield (2004-2005) FX - Antwon Mitchell
'Til Death (2006-2007) Fox - Cofeld
Treme (2010-2013) HBO - Derek Watson
Graduated from Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center in 1998.
Studied at Howard University.
Has half-brother, Derrick Bowman.
Has Bubi people of Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea) and Tikar, Hausa and Fulani people of Cameroon ancestry.
He is an honorary member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
He won the Acapulco Black Film Festival Rising Star Award in 2001.
He received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6780 Hollywood Boulevard in 2020.
Good friend with actor and comedian Kevin Hart.
He voiced Troy Dollar in video game Def Jam: Icon (2007).
He voiced Drug Dealer Brenton in video game Scarface: The World Is Yours (2006).
He voiced Monster voices in video games Diablo III (2012) and Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (2014).
Featured in music video for Foo Fighters "Breakout" (2000)
Lives in Los Angeles, California, United States.
He was married to Alvina Stewart (1999-2022), they have a daughter, Kyra and a son, Nathan.