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Anthony Anderson

Date of birth: 1970-08-15

Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as:

Anthony Anderson

Biography

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.

Movie Credits

The Departed
4.1

The Departed

2006-10-04

To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the under

Romeo Must Die
3.1

Romeo Must Die

2000-03-22

Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to

Me, Myself & Irene
3.3

Me, Myself & Irene

2000-06-22

Rhode Island State Trooper Charlie Baileygates has a multiple personality disorder. One personality

Transformers
3.4

Transformers

2007-06-27

Young teenager Sam Witwicky becomes involved in the ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial fa

Barbershop
3.2

Barbershop

2002-04-01

A day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling

Cradle 2 the Grave
3.1

Cradle 2 the Grave

2003-02-28

Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows w

Kangaroo Jack
2.7

Kangaroo Jack

2003-01-17

Two childhood friends — a New York hairstylist and a wanna-be musician — get mixed-up with the mob a

Hustle & Flow
3.5

Hustle & Flow

2005-07-22

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-

Scary Movie 3
3

Scary Movie 3

2003-10-24

In the third installment of the Scary Movie franchise, news anchorwoman Cindy Campbell has to invest

Scary Movie 4
2.7

Scary Movie 4

2006-04-12

Cindy finds out the house she lives in is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out wh

You People
2.8

You People

2023-01-20

A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations

Exit Wounds
2.9

Exit Wounds

2001-03-16

Maverick cop Orin Boyd always brings down the domestic terrorists he tracks, but he ruffles feathers

Hoodwinked!
3.1

Hoodwinked!

2005-12-16

Little Red Riding Hood: A classic story, but there's more to every tale than meets the eye. Before y

Steppin: The Movie
2.1

Steppin: The Movie

2009-05-19

Every college campus has its rivalries and UTS is no different. At this university, the Geeks run th

The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World
4

The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World

2021-10-01

A historical journey spanning half a century and beyond at Walt Disney World, featuring spectacular

The Last Stand
1.9

The Last Stand

2006-12-07

The Last Stand, a drama that chronicles the life of four very different people attempting success as

Life
3.3

Life

1999-04-16

Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a c

Two Can Play That Game
3.2

Two Can Play That Game

2001-09-07

Corporate overachiever and all-around fly chick Shanté Smith thinks she's got the goods to keep her

Urban Legends: Final Cut
2.4

Urban Legends: Final Cut

2000-09-22

The making of a horror movie takes on a terrifying reality for students at the most prestigious film

Liberty Heights
3.3

Liberty Heights

1999-11-17

This semi-autobiographical film by Barry Levinson follows various members of the Kurtzman clan, a Je

My Baby's Daddy
2.3

My Baby's Daddy

2004-01-09

A trio of young men are forced to grow up quick when their girlfriends all become pregnant around th

Malibu's Most Wanted
2.6

Malibu's Most Wanted

2003-04-10

A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a cou

King's Ransom
2.4

King's Ransom

2005-04-22

Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping

The Back-Up Plan
3.1

The Back-Up Plan

2010-04-23

When Zoe tires of looking for Mr. Right, she decides to have a baby on her own. But on the day she's

Scream 4
3.2

Scream 4

2011-04-13

Ten years after the original Woodsboro murders, one of the survivors returns home to promote their n

See Spot Run
3

See Spot Run

2001-03-02

A drug sniffing agent canine is a target for an assassin boss so the FBI calls Witness Protection to

Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
2.8

Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London

2004-03-12

With all-new gadgets, high-flying action, exciting chases and a wisecracking new handler, Derek (Ant

The Big Year
3

The Big Year

2011-10-13

Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species a

I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
4

I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac

2012-02-19

I AIN'T SCARED OF YOU is a documentary tribute to Bernie Mac (1957-2008). From his stand-up in under

black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special
5

black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special

2022-04-19

An exclusive look at final table read and original audition tapes; interviews with cast, crew and gu

The Power of Few
2.6

The Power of Few

2013-02-15

Spies, cops and armed children cross paths on a day of danger, mystery and possible transformation.

The Making of Exit Wounds
0

The Making of Exit Wounds

2002-03-14

Behind the scenes of Andrzej Bartkowiak's 'Exit Wounds'

Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
2.5

Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song

2022-05-17

The nation’s library, musical artists and American leaders honored pop music icon Lionel Richie in t

Laffapalooza Live From Las Vegas
0

Laffapalooza Live From Las Vegas

2008-11-30

Originally aired on TBS and taped in front of a live audience in Las Vegas, Laffapalooza boasts an a

Kingdom Come
3.3

Kingdom Come

2001-04-11

When her husband keels over from a stroke, Raynelle Slocumb calls the entire clan together to rememb

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
4

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

2022-09-22

The one-night-only celebration honoring the life and legacy of the famed producer features intimate

The Town that Dreaded Sundown
2.9

The Town that Dreaded Sundown

2014-10-16

A masked maniac terrorizes the same small community where a murderer known as the Phantom Killer str

G20
3.2

G20

2025-04-10

After the G20 Summit is overtaken by terrorists, President Danielle Sutton must bring all her statec

Barbershop: The Next Cut
3.1

Barbershop: The Next Cut

2016-04-15

To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into o

Hot Bot
2.1

Hot Bot

2016-03-01

Hot Bot is the hilarious journey of two sexually repressed and unpopular teenage geeks who accidenta

Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
3.5

Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1

2006-09-16

Comedian Katt Williams (aka Money Mike) showcases his laugh out loud comedic talents in his first ev

Small Town Crime
3.2

Small Town Crime

2018-01-19

Mike Kendall, a disgraced ex-cop, is fighting a losing battle with the bottle. When he finds a woman

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
3.3

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

2004-07-02

Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and find

Goats
2.8

Goats

2012-08-10

Having a self-absorbed New Age mother and an estranged father has meant 15-year-old Ellis Whitman ha

The Star
3.2

The Star

2017-11-15

A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever

Ferdinand
3.6

Ferdinand

2017-12-09

Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus

Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief
3

Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief

2017-09-12

Live telethon to support relief efforts for those affected by Hurricanes Harvey & Irma featuring app

Alien Avengers
3.4

Alien Avengers

1996-08-03

Charlie and Rhonda are a sweet and comfortable married couple on vacation with their lovely daughter

Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms
0

Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms

2018-05-07

Celebrities send love letters to their moms in a heartwarming and touching night of tributes.

Big Momma's House
2.9

Big Momma's House

2000-05-31

When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son fr

Trippin'
2.5

Trippin'

1999-05-12

Greg is near the end of his senior year in high school, wanting to go to the prom, eyeing Cinny (the

Beats
3.3

Beats

2019-06-19

An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South S

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
3.3

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

2019-05-22

Celebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."

Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom
3.5

Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom

2019-05-06

VH1's annual Mother's Day celebration salutes moms everywhere. Anthony Anderson and La La Anthony ho

The Breaks
3.1

The Breaks

1999-02-26

Derrick, a racially-confused Irishman raised in the hood by a black family is having the worst day e

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
3

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"

2019-12-18

Live performances of classic holiday-themed episodes from Norman Lear's hit shows "All in the Family

Grudge Match
3.1

Grudge Match

2013-12-25

A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout -- 30 years after

Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime
5

Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime

2020-12-31

A collection of live readings and sketch comedy inspired by Mo Willems' series of Pigeon books.

3 Strikes
2.8

3 Strikes

2000-03-01

Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rul

The Gospel Live Concert
0

The Gospel Live Concert

2005-12-26

Live from Atlanta, Georgia! This inspirational event will bring you to your feet! THE GOSPEL LIVE fe

The Real Full Monty
2.8

The Real Full Monty

2024-12-08

A daring group of male celebrities volunteer to bare all to raise awareness for prostate and testicu

Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
0

Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

2020-04-22

"Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort" is a fundraiser event co-hosted by Anthony Anderson,

Untitled Misty Green Film
0

Untitled Misty Green Film

Misty is an undeniably talented actress, but her vices have derailed every attempt to revitalise her

Arthur and the Invisibles
3.2

Arthur and the Invisibles

2006-12-13

Arthur is a spirited ten-year old whose parents are away looking for work, whose eccentric grandfath