Happy Anderson
Actor
Known for
Some names carry a film on their own, and Happy Anderson is an American actor recognized well beyond any single market. The role of River Man in 'Bird Box' is the one that gets named first, anywhere in the world. 'Bad Boys for Life' is a second title with an audience of its own. The name took time to reach the size it has now. Big projects and smaller ones sit side by side on the filmography.
Happy Anderson
Actor
Some names carry a film on their own, and Happy Anderson is an American actor recognized well beyond any single market. The role of River Man in 'Bird Box' is the one that gets named first, anywhere in the world. 'Bad Boys for Life' is a second title with an audience of its own. The name took time to reach the size it has now. Big projects and smaller ones sit side by side on the filmography.
Movies (14 titles)
Plays Big Jack
The Bikeriders
2024
Plays Jenkins
Bad Boys for Life
2020
Plays River Man
Bird Box
2018
Plays Reverend Craig
The New Mutants
2020
Plays Physec
Duplicity
2009
Plays Montehugh
Bright
2017
Plays Terry
Going the Distance
2010
Plays Kosco
Maggie Moore(s)
2023
Plays Battalion Commander / Prosecutor
Redacted
2007
Plays Morris
The Standoff at Sparrow Creek
2019
Plays Ted
Cold in July
2014
Plays Tom
Capsized
Plays Ivan
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
2008
Plays Lanny Gann
Addiction: A 60's Love Story
2015
TV Shows (19 titles)
Plays Dr. Henry Klimpt
Snowpiercer
2020
Plays Detective Verne Ratliff
Quarry
2016
Plays Jimmy
The Knick
2014
Plays Joey
Full Circle
2023
Plays Donny
The Tick
2016
Plays Bobby Navarro
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Deever Tweed
Gotham
2014
Plays Bolo
Reprisal
2019
Plays Jerry Brudos
MINDHUNTER
2017
Plays Butch
BrainDead
2016
Plays Jim Matthews
Law & Order
1990
Plays Rusty
White Collar
2009
Plays Nick Farris
Elementary
2012
Plays Doorman
Smash
2012
Plays Curtis
Prodigal Son
2019
Plays Bones Tuesday
Banshee
2013
Plays Bear
Army Wives
2007
Plays Jerry Brudos
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
2025
Plays Gavin
Unforgettable
2011
Latest Trailers
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The Bikeriders
Full Filmography 33
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Jerry Brudos · 1 episode
2025–
The Bikeriders
Big Jack
2024
Full Circle
Joey · 4 episodes
2023–
Maggie Moore(s)
Kosco
2023
The New Mutants
Reverend Craig
2020
Snowpiercer
Dr. Henry Klimpt
2020–
Bad Boys for Life
Jenkins
2020
Reprisal
Bolo
2019Season 1
Prodigal Son
Curtis
2019Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Happy Anderson and where are they from?
Happy Anderson is 49 years old, born on November 19, 1976 in Highland Falls, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Happy Anderson?
Happy Anderson is best known for roles in Bird Box, Bad Boys for Life, Bright.
How many movies has Happy Anderson been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), Happy Anderson has appeared in 14 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Happy Anderson's first movie?
The career of Happy Anderson began with Redacted (2007).
What is Happy Anderson's most recent movie or series?
Happy Anderson's most recent release is Monster: The Ed Gein Story, which premiered on October 3, 2025.
What TV shows has Happy Anderson appeared in?
On television, Happy Anderson has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Gotham, The Blacklist, MINDHUNTER.
Happy Anderson
1976-11-19 · Highland Falls, New York, USA
Happy Anderson (born November 19, 1976) is an American actor who has worked in film, television, on and off Broadway. He is best known for his roles as Mr. James "Jimmy" Fester on Cinemax's The Knick and Jerry Brudos on the Netflix series Mindhunter, from executive producer/director David Fincher. Anderson appears in the Netflix films Bird Box as River Man and Bright as Montehugh, a human who works for the FBI's magic division.