Anthony Anderson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 15, 1970
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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
Misty Green 2026
as Officer Wood
Scary Movie 2026
as Anthony Anderson
G20 2025
as Derek Sutton
The Real Full Monty 2024
as Self - Host, Executive Producer
You People 2023
as Barber #1
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter 2022
as Self
Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song 2022
as Self - Host
black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special 2022
as Self
The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World 2021
as Self
Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime 2020
as Self
- Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort
Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort 2020
as Self - Co-Host
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" 2019
as Self - Performer
Beats 2019
as Romelo Reese
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" 2019
as Uncle Henry
Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom 2019
as Self
Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms 2018
as Host
Small Town Crime 2018
as Teddy Banks
Ferdinand 2017
as Bones (voice)
The Star 2017
as Zach (voice)
Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief 2017
as Self
Barbershop: The Next Cut 2016
as J.D.
Hot Bot 2016
as Agent Frazier
The Town that Dreaded Sundown 2014
as Lone Wolf Morales
Grudge Match 2013
as Mr. Sandpaper Hands
The Power of Few 2013
as Junkshow
Goats 2012
as Coach
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac 2012
as Self
The Big Year 2011
as Bill Clemont
Scream 4 2011
as Deputy Perkins
The Back-Up Plan 2010
as Playground Dad
Steppin: The Movie 2009
as Trevor
Laffapalooza Live From Las Vegas 2008
Actor
Transformers 2007
as Glen Whitmann
Arthur and the Invisibles 2006
as Koolomassai (voice)
The Last Stand 2006
as Jay
The Departed 2006
as Brown
Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1 2006
as Self - Host
Scary Movie 4 2006
as Mahalik
The Gospel Live Concert 2005
as Host
Hoodwinked! 2005
as Detective Bill Stork (voice)
Hustle & Flow 2005
as Key
King's Ransom 2005
as Malcolm King
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle 2004
as Burger Shack Employee
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London 2004
as Derek Bowman
My Baby's Daddy 2004
as G
- The Osbourne Family Christmas Special
The Osbourne Family Christmas Special 2003
as Self
Scary Movie 3 2003
as Mahalik
Malibu's Most Wanted 2003
as PJ
Cradle 2 the Grave 2003
as Tommy
Kangaroo Jack 2003
as Louis Booker
Barbershop 2002
as J.D.
The Making of Exit Wounds 2002
as Self
Two Can Play That Game 2001
as Tony
Kingdom Come 2001
as Junior Slocumb
Exit Wounds 2001
as T.K. Johnson
See Spot Run 2001
as Benny
Urban Legends: Final Cut 2000
as Stan
Me, Myself & Irene 2000
as Jamaal Baileygates
Big Momma's House 2000
as Nolan
Romeo Must Die 2000
as Maurice
3 Strikes 2000
as Prison Guard
Liberty Heights 1999
as Scribbles
Trippin' 1999
as Z Boy
Life 1999
as Cookie
The Breaks 1999
as Inmate #1
Alien Avengers 1996
as Alley Hood #2
Credits from TMDB.