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My Take
Anthony Anderson is one of those guys who's been quietly killing it for decades and deserves way more credit than he gets. Growing up in Compton and making it all the way to Howard University before carving out a career that spans comedy, drama, film, and producing — that's not luck, that's range. I'll be honest, I knew him as "that hilarious big dude" from movies like Kangaroo Jack and Hustle & Flow long before Black-ish, but watching him anchor that sitcom as Dre Johnson for eight seasons showed a completely different gear: sharp social commentary wrapped in genuine warmth. Then he turns around and holds his own on Law & Order. A Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2020 and Disney Legend in 2022 — the industry clearly agrees he's the real deal.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anthony Anderson
- Name (Japanese)
- アンソニー・アンダーソン
- Reading
- あんそにー・あんだーそん
- Born
- August 15, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Compton, California, United States
- Occupation
- comedian / film actor / television actor / actor / executive producer
2. Background
- High school
- Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
- University
- Howard University
Awards & achievements
- 2020 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2022 Disney Legends
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Anthony Anderson born?
Born August 15, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Anthony Anderson from?
Anthony Anderson is from Compton, California, United States.
What does Anthony Anderson do?
Anthony Anderson works as comedian, film actor, television actor, actor, executive producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.