Anthony Anderson

ActorProducerDirector Aug 15 (age 55) Los Angeles, California, USA 1975–2026 (51 year career)

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Biography

Anthony 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 Me, Myself & Irene (2000), Kangaroo Jack (2003), Agent Cody Banks 2: D…

Known For

Film

The Departed

Brown

Film

Transformers

Glen Whitmann

Film

Ferdinand

Bones (voice)

Film

Me, Myself & Irene

Jamaal Baileygates

Film

Scream 4

Deputy Perkins

Film

Arthur and the Invisibles

Koolomassai (voice)

Film

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

Burger Shack Employee

Film

Scary Movie 3

Mahalik

Filmography

Acting (162)

Movies (66)

Scary Movie

2026 Upcoming

as Mahalik

Jun 3

G20

as Derek Sutton

The Real Full Monty

as Self - Host

You People

as Barber #1

black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special

2022

as Self

5.5

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

2022

as Self

8.0

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

2022

as Self - Host

5.0

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

2021

as Self

8.0

Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime

2020

as Self

10.0

Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort

2020

as Self - Co-Host

Beats

2019

as Romelo Reese

6.7

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

2019

as Self - Performer

6.1

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

2019

as Uncle Henry

6.6

Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom

2019

7.0

Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms

2018

as Host

Small Town Crime

as Teddy Banks

Ferdinand

as Bones (voice)

The Star

as Zach (voice)

Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief

as Self

Hot Bot

as Agent Frazier

Barbershop: The Next Cut

2016

as J.D.

6.3

The Town that Dreaded Sundown

2014

as Lone Wolf Morales

5.8

Grudge Match

2013

as Mr. Sandpaper Hands

The Power of Few

as Junkshow

Goats

as Coach

I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac

as Self

Scream 4

as Deputy Perkins

The Big Year

as Bill Clemont

The Back-Up Plan

as Playground Dad

Steppin: The Movie

as Trevor

Laffapalooza Live From Las Vegas

Transformers

as Glen Whitmann

The Departed

as Brown

Scary Movie 4

as Mahalik

Arthur and the Invisibles

2006

as Koolomassai (voice)

6.4

The Last Stand

2006

as Jay

3.7

Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1

2006

as Self - Host

7.0

Hoodwinked!

2005

as Detective Bill Stork (voice)

Hustle & Flow

as Key

King's Ransom

as Malcolm King

The Gospel Live Concert

2005

as Host

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

2004

as Burger Shack Employee

6.6

Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London

as Derek Bowman

My Baby's Daddy

as G

Scary Movie 3

as Mahalik

Cradle 2 the Grave

as Tommy

Kangaroo Jack

as Louis Booker

Malibu's Most Wanted

as PJ

The Osbourne Family Christmas Special

2003

as Self

Barbershop

2002

as J.D.

6.4

The Making of Exit Wounds

2002

as Self

Exit Wounds

2001

as T.K. Johnson

5.8

Two Can Play That Game

as Tony

See Spot Run

as Benny

Kingdom Come

as Junior Slocumb

Big Momma's House

as Nolan

Me, Myself & Irene

as Jamaal Baileygates

6.6

Romeo Must Die

2000

as Maurice

6.3

Urban Legends: Final Cut

as Stan

3 Strikes

as Prison Guard

Life

as Cookie

Trippin'

as Z Boy

The Breaks

as Inmate #1

Liberty Heights

as Scribbles

Alien Avengers

as Alley Hood #2

Misty Green

Television (96)

Star Search

as Self - Host

Hollywood Squares

as Self

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

2025

as Self

2.5

Buy It Now

2024

as Self

We Are Family

as Self - Host

Celebrity Prank Wars

as Self

The Great American Baking Show

2023

as Self

Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris

2023

as Self

5.0

Kings of BBQ

2023

as Self

The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self - Guest

Harry & Meghan

as Self

Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge

2022

as Self

6.7

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

2022

as Self

6.0

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

as Self - Contestant

That's My Jam

as Self - Guest

House Haunters

as Self - Host

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

as Self - Contestant

Celebrity IOU

as Self

The Cabin with Bert Kreischer

2020

as Self

6.3

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019

as Self

6.4

The Masked Singer

2019

as Self - Guest Panelist

Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest

mixed-ish

as Dre Johnson

grown-ish

as Andre 'Dre' Johnson

7.9

Carpool Karaoke: The Series

as Self

Drop the Mic

as Self

The Gong Show

as Self - Judge

Animal Nation With Anthony Anderson

as Himself

The $100,000 Pyramid

as Self

Chelsea

as Self

To Tell the Truth

as Self - Host

Match Game

as Self - Panelist

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

2016

as Self

8.5

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

as Self

6.2

The Late Late Show with James Corden

2015

as Self

5.2

Celebrity Family Feud

2015

as Self

7.8

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self

Lip Sync Battle

as Self

Richie Rich

as Bulldozah

Middle of the Night Show

2015

as Self - Guest Host

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

as Self

5.9

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

black-ish

as Andre Johnson

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

2014

as Self

4.5

Celebrities Undercover

2014

as Self

Beat Bobby Flay

as Self

Hollywood Game Night

as Self

Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Host

The Soul Man

as Sweet Brown Taylor

Guys with Kids

as Gary

Shameless

as Marty Fisher

Brain Games

as Self

Conan

as Self

Raising Hope

as Neighbor

Treme

as Derek Watson

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

as Self - Guest

5.1

Black Poker Stars Invitational

2008

as Self

Samantha Who?

as Rafael Grace

K-Ville

as Marlin Boulet

Psych

as Thane

'Til Death

as Cofeld

Campus Ladies

Hell's Kitchen

as Self - Restaurant Patron

6.8

The Reichen Show

2005

as Self - Guest

4.8

Too Late with Adam Carolla

2005

7.0

Veronica Mars

2004

as Percy "Bone" Hamilton

7.8

Entourage

2004

as Anthony Anderson

7.4

On Air with Ryan Seacrest

as Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self - Guest

Chappelle's Show

The New Tom Green Show

2003

as Self

4.5

All About the Andersons

as Anthony Anderson

Pepsi Smash

as Self - Host

The Shield

as Antwon Mitchell

The Jamie Kennedy Experiment

The Bernie Mac Show

as Bryan

My Wife and Kids

as Dr. Bouche

The Proud Family

as Ray Ray (voice)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Lucius Blaine

Teen Choice Awards

as Self - Presenter

The View

as Self - Guest

Ally McBeal

as Matthew Vault

The Daily Show

as Self

MADtv

as Self

Hang Time

as Teddy Broadis

In the House

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

Law & Order

as Kevin Bernard

Law & Order

as Kevin Bernard

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest

Kids' Choice Awards

as Self - Presenter

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

7.0

Good Morning America

1975

as Self - Guest

4.8

People's Choice Awards

as Self - Presenter

The Emmy Awards

as Self - Host

Crew (9)

Movies (1)

The Real Full Monty

2024

Executive Producer

5.5

Television (8)

The GOAT

2024

Executive Producer

2.0

Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris

Executive Producer

mixed-ish

Executive Producer

grown-ish

Executive Producer

To Tell the Truth

Executive Producer

black-ish

Director

black-ish

Executive Producer

All About the Andersons

2003

Producer

8.5