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Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson

Acting·1970·63 films

Anthony 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 Me, Myself & Irene (2000), Kangaroo Jack (2003), Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004), The Departed (2006), Transformers (2007), and Scream 4 (2011).

Filmography

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