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Anthony Anderson | |
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 Anderson in 2010 | |
| Born | August 15, 1970 Compton, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Howard University (BFA) |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse |
Alvina Stewart
(m. 1999; div. 2023) |
| Children | 2 |
Anthony Anderson (born August 15, 1970)[1][2] is an American actor, comedian and game show host. He is best known for his leading roles in television shows such as Andre "Dre" Johnson on the comedy series Black-ish (2014–2022), Marlin Boulet on the drama series K-Ville (2007), and NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard on the NBC crime drama Law & Order (2008–2010, 2022). He has also 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 currently the host of the Fox game show We Are Family. He has appeared as a regular judge on Food Network's Iron Chef America and had roles on other television programs such as All About the Andersons, The Bernie Mac Show, Guys with Kids, and The Shield. From 2016 to 2022, Anderson served as host of the ABC version of the game show To Tell the Truth and was a guest panelist on various game shows. In 2024, he hosted the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.
- ^ "Anthony Anderson | Biography and Filmography | 1970". Hollywood.com. February 8, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ "Anthony Anderson". Biography.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.