Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson

Acting

Born:
1970-08-15
Place of birth:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Anthony Alexandre 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 Kangaroo Jack (2003), 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.

Known For

Filmography

Misty Green

Misty Green

6.92026Officer Wood
Movie
After Hours with James Corden

After Hours with James Corden

2026Self
TV
Scary Movie

Scary Movie

6.32026Anthony Anderson
Movie
Star Search

Star Search

4.82026Self - Host
TV
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

2.12025Self
TV
G20

G20

6.32025Derek Sutton
Movie
Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

4.42025Self
TV
The Real Full Monty

The Real Full Monty

4.02024Self - Host
Movie
Buy It Now

Buy It Now

1.02024Self
TV
The GOAT

The GOAT

3.22024Executive Producer
TV
We Are Family

We Are Family

5.52024Self - Host
TV
Kings of BBQ

Kings of BBQ

2023Self
TV
Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris

Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris

5.02023Self
TV
Celebrity Prank Wars

Celebrity Prank Wars

6.62023Self
TV
You People

You People

5.62023Barber #1
Movie
Harry & Meghan

Harry & Meghan

5.72022Self
TV
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

8.02022Self
Movie
The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Jennifer Hudson Show

5.62022Self - Guest
TV
Password

Password

4.42022Self - Celebrity Guest
TV
Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge

Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge

6.52022Self
TV
Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song

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

5.02022Self - Host
Movie
black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special

black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special

2.52022Self
Movie
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

6.02022Self
TV
That's My Jam

That's My Jam

5.82021Self - Guest
TV
House Haunters

House Haunters

2021Self - Host
TV
The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World

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

7.72021Self
Movie
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

7.12021Self - Contestant
TV
Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime

Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime

10.02020Self
Movie
The Cabin with Bert Kreischer

The Cabin with Bert Kreischer

6.52020Self
TV
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

2020Self - Co-Host
Movie
Celebrity IOU

Celebrity IOU

6.72020Self
TV
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

7.82020Self - Contestant
TV
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"

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

6.12019Self - Performer
Movie
mixed-ish

mixed-ish

7.12019Dre Johnson
TV
The Tamron Hall Show

The Tamron Hall Show

4.72019Self - Guest
TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

6.22019Self
TV
Beats

Beats

6.72019Romelo Reese
Movie
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

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

6.62019Uncle Henry
Movie
Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom

Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom

7.02019Self
Movie
The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer

7.52019Self - Panelist
TV
The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood

7.52018Clancy
TV
Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms

Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms

2018Host
Movie
Small Town Crime

Small Town Crime

6.42018Teddy Banks
Movie
grown-ish

grown-ish

7.82018Andre 'Dre' Johnson
TV
Ferdinand

Ferdinand

7.22017Bones (voice)
Movie
The Star

The Star

6.52017Zach (voice)
Movie
Drop the Mic

Drop the Mic

6.42017Self
TV
Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief

Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief

6.02017Self
Movie
Steve

Steve

6.02017Self
TV
Carpool Karaoke: The Series

Carpool Karaoke: The Series

6.12017Self
TV
The Gong Show

The Gong Show

5.62017Self - Judge
TV
Animal Nation With Anthony Anderson

Animal Nation With Anthony Anderson

7.02017Himself
TV
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

8.52016Self
TV
The $100,000 Pyramid

The $100,000 Pyramid

7.02016Self
TV
Match Game

Match Game

6.52016Self - Panelist
TV
To Tell the Truth

To Tell the Truth

5.82016Self - Host
TV
Chelsea

Chelsea

5.12016Self
TV
Barbershop: The Next Cut

Barbershop: The Next Cut

6.32016J.D.
Movie
Hot Bot

Hot Bot

4.32016Agent Frazier
Movie
Middle of the Night Show

Middle of the Night Show

2015Self - Guest Host
TV