Anthony Anderson is an American actor, comedian and game show host who has acted in “Black-ish,” “Hoodwinked,” “The Departed,” “Agent Cody Banks 2” and “Scream 4.” He currently hosts the primetime ABC game show “To Tell The Truth.”
Born August 15, 1970 in Los Angeles, Anthony Anderson was raised in the Compton neighborhood of California.
He made his film debut in 1999’s “Liberty Heights’ and moved on to feature films and television. Although he is well known for his comedy, he has also given award nominated performances during his time with the television drama Law and Order.
His roles have ranged from serious crime dramas and game shows to the acclaimed ABC comedy sitcom “Black-ish” which ran from 2014 to 2022. In addition to acting, Mr. Anderson has also directed and produced for television. He has also been a game show host and panelist.
He has received 11 primetime Emmy nominations for his on-camera starring role on “Black-ish” as well as for his role as an executive producer on the former ABC comedy series. One of his recent accolades is his "name a star" package from International Star Registry
Anthony received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6780 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on August 14, 2020 (the day before his 50th birthday).
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