Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson
Anderson in 2010
Born (1970-08-15) August 15, 1970
Alma materHoward University (BFA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • host
Years active1995–present
Spouse
Alvina Stewart
(m. 1999; div. 2023)
Children2

Anthony Anderson (born August 15, 1970)[1][2] is an American actor, comedian, and television host. He is known for his leading roles in television shows such as Andre "Dre" Johnson on the ABC sitcom Black-ish (2014–2022) and NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard on the NBC crime drama Law & Order (2008–2010, 2022). He has also acted in films such as Big Momma's House (2000), Barbershop (2002), Kangaroo Jack (2003), Agent Cody Banks 2 (2004), Hustle & Flow (2005), The Departed (2006), Transformers (2007), and Scream 4 (2011).

Anderson starred in the short-lived sitcoms All About the Andersons (2003–2004) and Guys with Kids (2012–2013). Anderson is mainly known for his work as a host and guest panelist on a variety of game shows. Anderson served as host of the ABC version of the game show To Tell the Truth (2016–2022) and he currently the host of the Fox game show We Are Family (2024–). He hosted the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2024.

  1. ^ "Anthony Anderson | Biography and Filmography | 1970". Hollywood.com. February 8, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  2. ^ "Anthony Anderson". Biography.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.