Anthony Anderson
Born: 1970-08-15 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- Scary Movie as Anthony Anderson
- After Hours with James Corden as Self
- Star Search as Self - Host
- Misty Green
2025
- Hollywood Squares as Self
- Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television as Self
- G20 as Derek Sutton
2024
- The GOAT ... (Executive Producer)
- Buy It Now as Self
- We Are Family as Self - Host
- The Real Full Monty as Self - Host
2023
- You People as Barber #1
- Celebrity Prank Wars as Self
- Kings of BBQ as Self
- Trippin' with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris as Self
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self - Guest
- Password as Self - Celebrity Guest
- Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy as Self
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge as Self
- Harry & Meghan as Self
- Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter as Self
- black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special as Self
- Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song as Self - Host
2021
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune as Self - Contestant
- That's My Jam as Self - Guest
- House Haunters as Self - Host
- The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World as Self
2020
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire as Self - Contestant
- Celebrity IOU as Self
- The Cabin with Bert Kreischer as Self
- Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort as Self - Co-Host
- Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime as Self
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- Tamron Hall as Self - Guest
- The Masked Singer as Rubber Ducky
- mixed-ish as Dre Johnson
- Beats as Romelo Reese
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" as Self - Performer
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" as Uncle Henry
- Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom
2018
- The Neighborhood as Clancy
- grown-ish as Andre 'Dre' Johnson
- Small Town Crime as Teddy Banks
- Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms as Host
2017
- Steve as Self
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series as Self
- Ferdinand as Bones (voice)
- Drop the Mic as Self
- The Star as Zach (voice)
- The Gong Show as Self - Judge
- Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief as Self
- Animal Nation With Anthony Anderson as Himself
2016
- 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 as Self
- Barbershop: The Next Cut as J.D.
- Hot Bot as Agent Frazier
2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self
- The Late Late Show with James Corden as Self
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as Self
- Celebrity Family Feud as Self
- Lip Sync Battle as Self
- Richie Rich as Bulldozah
- Middle of the Night Show as Self - Guest Host
2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
- black-ish as Andre Johnson
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as Self
- Celebrities Undercover as Self
- The Town that Dreaded Sundown as Lone Wolf Morales
2013
- Beat Bobby Flay as Self
- Hollywood Game Night as Self
- Grudge Match as Mr. Sandpaper Hands
- The Power of Few as Junkshow
2012
- Gotham Comedy Live as Self - Host
- The Soul Man as Sweet Brown Taylor
- Guys with Kids as Gary
- I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac as Self
- Goats as Coach
2011
- Shameless as Marty Fisher
- Scream 4 as Deputy Perkins
- Brain Games as Self
- The Big Year as Bill Clemont
2010
- Conan as Self
- Raising Hope as Neighbor
- Treme as Derek Watson
- The Back-Up Plan as Playground Dad
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
- Steppin: The Movie as Trevor
2008
- Black Poker Stars Invitational as Self – Player
- Laffapalooza Live From Las Vegas
2007
- Samantha Who? as Rafael Grace
- Transformers as Glen Whitmann
- K-Ville as Marlin Boulet
2006
- Psych as Thane
- The Departed as Brown
- Scary Movie 4 as Mahalik
- Arthur and the Invisibles as Koolomassai (voice)
- 'Til Death as Cofeld
- Campus Ladies
- The Last Stand as Jay
- Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1 as Self - Host
2005
- Hell's Kitchen as Self - Restaurant Patron
- The Reichen Show as Self - Guest
- Hoodwinked! as Detective Bill Stork (voice)
- Too Late with Adam Carolla
- Hustle & Flow as Key
- King's Ransom as Malcolm King
- The Gospel Live Concert as Host
2004
- Entourage as Anthony Anderson
- Veronica Mars as Percy 'Bone' Hamilton
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest as Self
- Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle as Burger Shack Employee
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London as Derek Bowman
- My Baby's Daddy as G
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self - Guest Co-Host
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self - Guest
- Scary Movie 3 as Mahalik
- Cradle 2 the Grave as Tommy
- Chappelle's Show
- The New Tom Green Show as Self
- Kangaroo Jack as Louis Booker
- Malibu's Most Wanted as PJ
- Pepsi Smash as Self - Host
- All About the Andersons as Anthony Anderson
- The Osbourne Family Christmas Special as Self
2002
- The Shield as Antwon Mitchell
- The Jamie Kennedy Experiment
- Barbershop as J.D.
- The Making of Exit Wounds as Self
2001
- The Bernie Mac Show as Bryan
- The Proud Family as Ray Ray (voice)
- My Wife and Kids as Dr. Bouche
- Exit Wounds as T.K. Johnson
- Two Can Play That Game as Tony
- See Spot Run as Benny
- Kingdom Come as Junior Slocumb
2000
- Me, Myself & Irene as Jamaal Baileygates
- Big Momma's House as Nolan
- Romeo Must Die as Maurice
- Urban Legends: Final Cut as Stan
- 3 Strikes as Prison Guard
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Lucius Blaine
- Life as Cookie
- Liberty Heights as Scribbles
- The Breaks as Inmate #1
- Trippin' as Z Boy
- Teen Choice Awards as Self - Presenter
1997
- The View as Self
- Ally McBeal as Matthew Vault
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
- Alien Avengers as Alley Hood #2
1995
- Hang Time as Teddy Broadis
- In the House
- MADtv as Self
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
1990
- Law & Order as Kevin Bernard
1988
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self - Guest
1987
- Kids' Choice Awards as Self - Presenter
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Good Morning America as Self - Guest
- People's Choice Awards as Self - Presenter
1949
- The Emmy Awards as Self - Host