Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson

55 · Born: Aug 15, 1970

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornAug 15, 1970 Los Angeles, California, USA
Parents
  • Doris Bowman
Relatives
  • Denise Whitehurst (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Derrick Bowman (Sibling)
  • Dillon Bowman (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Anthony Anderson is a multifaceted American entertainer, renowned for his impressive range of roles in various mediums. As a talented actor, he has brought to life a diverse array of characters, including the memorable Louis Booker in the 2003 comedy film Kangaroo Jack, Glen Whitmann in the 2007 science fiction blockbuster Transformers, and Ray Ray in the popular animated television series The Proud Family.

Anderson's extensive filmography also boasts notable performances in The Departed, a 2006 crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese, Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London, a 2004 action comedy, and Scream 4, a 2011 horror film. Additionally, he has made a significant impact on television, starring as Antwon Mitchell in the critically acclaimed drama series The Shield and more recently, playing a central role in the ABC sitcom Black-ish.

Career

2025
G20
G20 as Derek Sutton
2023
You People
You People as Barber #1
2019
Beats
Beats as Romelo Reese
Small Town Crime
Small Town Crime as Teddy Banks
2017
The Star
The Star as Zach (voice)
Ferdinand
Ferdinand as Bones (voice)
2016
Hot Bot
Hot Bot as Agent Frazier
2014
Black-ish
Black-ish as Andre Johnson
2013
Grudge Match
Grudge Match as Mr. Sandpaper Hands
2012
Goats
Goats as Coach
2011
Scream 4
Scream 4 as Deputy Perkins
The Big Year
The Big Year as Bill Clemont
2010
The Back-up Plan
The Back-up Plan as Playground Dad
2009
2008
Law & Order
Law & Order as Kevin Bernard
2007
Transformers
Transformers as Glen Whitmann
K-Ville
K-Ville as Marlin Boulet
2006
Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4 as Mahalik
Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles as Koolomassai (voice)
'Til Death
'Til Death as Cofeld
2005
Hoodwinked!
Hoodwinked! as Detective Bill Stork (voice)
King's Ransom
King's Ransom as Malcolm King
The Shield
The Shield as Antwon Mitchell
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle as Burger Shack Employee
Kangaroo Jack
Kangaroo Jack as Louis Booker
Scary Movie 3
Scary Movie 3 as Mahalik
All About the Andersons
All About the Andersons as Anthony Anderson
2002
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come as Junior Slocumb
Exit Wounds
Exit Wounds as T.K. Johnson
2000
Me, Myself & Irene
Me, Myself & Irene as Jamaal Baileygates
3 Strikes
3 Strikes as Prison Guard
1999
Trippin'
Trippin' as Z Boy
Life
Life as Cookie
The Breaks
The Breaks as Inmate #1
Liberty Heights
Liberty Heights as Scribbles
1997
Hang Time
Hang Time as Teddy Broadis
1996
Alien Avengers
Alien Avengers as Alley Hood #2