Anthony Anderson
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An American actor, comedian and television personality with a broad career across comedy and drama. He is widely known as Detective Kevin Atwater's predecessor roles and, most enduringly, as Andre Johnson, the lead of the acclaimed sitcom 'Black-ish'. On film he appeared in Martin Scorsese's 'The Departed' (2006) and Michael Bay's 'Transformers' (2007), alongside comedies like 'Barbershop' (2002). A former host of 'To Tell the Truth', he moves easily between broad comedy and grounded drama. He is an American actor whose warmth and energy have anchored both film ensembles and network television.
Anthony Anderson
51 Movies
25 Series
An American actor, comedian and television personality with a broad career across comedy and drama. He is widely known as Detective Kevin Atwater's predecessor roles and, most enduringly, as Andre Johnson, the lead of the acclaimed sitcom 'Black-ish'. On film he appeared in Martin Scorsese's 'The Departed' (2006) and Michael Bay's 'Transformers' (2007), alongside comedies like 'Barbershop' (2002). A former host of 'To Tell the Truth', he moves easily between broad comedy and grounded drama. He is an American actor whose warmth and energy have anchored both film ensembles and network television.
Movies
Plays Anthony Anderson
Scary Movie
2026
Plays Brown
The Departed
2006
Plays Detective Bill Stork (voice)
Hoodwinked!
2005
Plays Deputy Perkins
Scream 4
2011
Plays Jamaal Baileygates
Me, Myself & Irene
2000
Plays Mahalik
Scary Movie 3
2003
Plays Mahalik
Scary Movie 4
2006
Plays Zach (voice)
The Star
2017
Plays Bones (voice)
Ferdinand
2017
Plays Koolomassai (voice)
Arthur and the Invisibles
2006
Plays Mr. Sandpaper Hands
Grudge Match
2013
Plays Maurice
Romeo Must Die
2000
Plays Tommy
Cradle 2 the Grave
2003
Plays Bill Clemont
The Big Year
2011
Plays Nolan
Big Momma's House
2000
Plays Romelo Reese
Beats
2019
Plays Playground Dad
The Back-Up Plan
2010
Plays T.K. Johnson
Exit Wounds
2001
Plays Burger Shack Employee
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
2004
Plays Derek Sutton
G20
2025
Plays Prison Guard
3 Strikes
2000
Plays Agent Frazier
Hot Bot
2016
Plays Glen Whitmann
Transformers
2007
Plays Cookie
Life
1999
Plays Louis Booker
Kangaroo Jack
2003
Plays Barber #1
You People
2023
Plays J.D.
Barbershop
2002
Plays Stan
Urban Legends: Final Cut
2000
Plays PJ
Malibu's Most Wanted
2003
Plays J.D.
Barbershop: The Next Cut
2016
Plays Derek Bowman
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
2004
Plays Malcolm King
King's Ransom
2005
Plays Lone Wolf Morales
The Town that Dreaded Sundown
2014
Plays Key
Hustle & Flow
2005
Plays Officer Wood
Misty Green
2026
Plays Tony
Two Can Play That Game
2001
Plays Trevor
Steppin: The Movie
2009
Plays Jay
The Last Stand
2006
Plays Benny
See Spot Run
2001
Plays Z Boy
Trippin'
1999
Plays G
My Baby's Daddy
2004
Plays Teddy Banks
Small Town Crime
2018
Plays Junior Slocumb
Kingdom Come
2001
Plays Scribbles
Liberty Heights
1999
Plays Junkshow
The Power of Few
2013
Plays Coach
Goats
2012
Plays Inmate #1
The Breaks
1999
TV Shows
Director
Plays Andre Johnson
black-ish
2014
Producer
Plays Self - Host
To Tell the Truth
2016
Plays Kevin Bernard
Law & Order
1990
Plays Teddy Broadis
Hang Time
1995
Plays Gary
Guys with Kids
2012
Creator
Plays Anthony Anderson
All About the Andersons
2003
Plays Antwon Mitchell
The Shield
2002
Plays Marlin Boulet
K-Ville
2007
Producer
Plays Andre 'Dre' Johnson
grown-ish
2018
Plays Cofeld
'Til Death
2006
Plays Bryan
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Plays Dr. Bouche
My Wife and Kids
2001
Plays Sweet Brown Taylor
The Soul Man
2012
Producer
Plays Dre Johnson
mixed-ish
2019
Plays Matthew Vault
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Bulldozah
Richie Rich
2015
Plays Rafael Grace
Samantha Who?
2007
Plays Derek Watson
Treme
2010
Plays Percy 'Bone' Hamilton
Veronica Mars
2004
Plays Anthony Anderson
Entourage
2004
Plays Thane
Psych
2006
Plays Ray Ray (voice)
The Proud Family
2001
Plays Marty Fisher
Shameless
2011
Plays Neighbor
Raising Hope
2010
Plays Clancy
The Neighborhood
2018
Latest Trailers
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Misty Green
Full Filmography
The Neighborhood
Clancy · 1 episode
2026
TV
Misty Green
Officer Wood
2026
Film
Scary Movie
Anthony Anderson
2026
Film
G20
Derek Sutton
2025
Film
grown-ish
Andre 'Dre' Johnson · 9 episodes
2018–2024
TV
You People
Barber #1
2023
Film
mixed-ish
Dre Johnson · 2 episodes
2019–2020
TV
Beats
Romelo Reese
2019
Film
Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Mom
Self
2019
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Anthony Anderson and where are they from?
Anthony Anderson is 56 years old, born on August 15, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Anthony Anderson?
Anthony Anderson is best known for roles in The Departed, Transformers, Scary Movie 3.
How many movies has Anthony Anderson been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Anthony Anderson has appeared in 47 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Anthony Anderson's first movie?
The career of Anthony Anderson began with Alien Avengers (1996).
What is Anthony Anderson's most recent movie or series?
Anthony Anderson's most recent release is Misty Green, which premiered on October 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Anthony Anderson appeared in?
On television, Anthony Anderson has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Shameless, Psych, The Shield.
Anthony Anderson
1970-08-15 · 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.