J. Anthony Crane, a talented actor, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his versatility and range. He is currently starring as Chandler Groff, a wayward father and entrepreneur, in Netflix's popular series Outer Banks.
Early in his career, Crane caught attention as the unconventional New Orleans detective Remy McSwain in USA's The Big Easy, following his graduation from Drama School. He has since appeared in various films, including Usher Morgan's Plucked, alongside Katie Vincent, and Marco Barrata's Turning, which premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival.
Crane's recent television credits include Dead Ringers on Amazon, Succession on HBO/MAX, Law & Order, and FBI: Most Wanted. He is set to appear in the upcoming season of HBO's Sex and The City revival,...And Just Like That, as well as Amazon's new rock 'n' roll series, The Runarounds.
On the stage, Crane has performed in numerous productions, including Stephen Adly Giurgis' intense drama Between Riverside and Crazy, starring alongside Stephen McKinley Henderson. He has also appeared nationwide in theatre, playing the iconic role of Scar in Disney's The Lion King and the scheming innkeeper Thenardier in Les Miserables.
Throughout his career, Crane has received numerous citations for his performances in plays in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and San Francisco. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and Writing from the School of Speech.
Crane currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, and the Hudson Valley, where he continues to pursue his passion for acting.
