Anthony Anderson is a comedian and and actor from Los Angeles, California. Anderson grew up in nearby Compton and went to school at the Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center. He graduated from Howard University. He first achieved recognition in the NBC show Hang Time (1995 - '98). Since then, Anderson has appeared in a number of films, including Romeo Must Die, Big Mommas House, Exit Wounds, Barbershop, and Kangaroo Jack and Transformers.
Filmography
- 1996: Hang Time
- 1999: Trippin
- 2000: Romeo Must Die
- 2000: Big Mommas House
- 2000: Me, Myself and Irene
- 2001: See Spot Run
- 2001: Two Can Play at That Game
- 2002: Barbershop
- 2003: Kangaroo Jack
- 2003: Malibu's Most Wanted
- 2003: Scary Movie 3
- 2004: Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
- 2005: Hustle & Flow
- 2006: Scary Movie 4
- 2006: The Departed
- 2007: Transformers
- 2008: Steppin: The Movie
Anthony Anderson News and Articles
- Google News Search: Anthony Anderson
- TV Guide: Anthony Anderson News
- Reuters: Martin Hangs Up Badge on Law & Order (February 20, 2008)
- ""Law & Order" veteran Jesse L. Martin is leaving the long-running NBC drama after nine years, and will be replaced by Anthony Anderson."
- Variety: "Anthony Anderson" (September 11, 2007)
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Anthony Anderson Timeline
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
1970: Born August 15
1996: Alien Avengers - IMDb Listing
1999: Trippin - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2000: Romeo Must Die - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2000: Big Mommas House - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2000: Me, Myself and Irene - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2001: See Spot Run - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2001: Two Can Play at That Game - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2002: Barbershop - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2003: Kangaroo Jack - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2003: Malibu's Most Wanted - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2003: Scary Movie 3 - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2004: Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2005: Hustle & Flow - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2006: Scary Movie 4 - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2006: The Departed - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
2007: Transformers - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
References
Fast Facts
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Born
August 15, 1970
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Origin
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Height
5' 10"
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Hometown
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Fact:
Got his start on a NBC show called Hang Time
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Wife
Alvina Anderson
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Children
2
