Personal details
- Birth Date: 1970-08-15
- Height: 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Birth Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Children: (filed for divorce, 2 children) Kyra Anderson
- Parents: Doris Bowman
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Writer
Anthony Anderson—dude’s just everywhere. Seriously, you flip on your TV and boom, there he is, cracking jokes or dropping some drama. Most folks probably know him as Dre from Black-ish, but that’s just scratching the surface. Remember Kangaroo Jack? Yep, that’s him as Louis Booker, running around Australia chasing a kangaroo with a jacket full of cash. Totally wild movie, kinda goofy but hey, it sticks in your memory. Then there’s Transformers. Anderson played Glen Whitmann, the super-hyped computer hacker who basically loses his mind when giant robots start obliterating the city. He brought the laughs, even when things got intense—classic Anthony move. Oh, and The Shield? He flipped the script there as Antwon Mitchell, a straight-up intimidating villain, way different from his usual comedy stuff. Dude’s got range, can’t deny it. He’s also Ray Ray on The Proud Family—a cartoon, but he still made the character pop. Plus, you’ll spot him in Hoodwinked, mixing it up in that zany fairy tale world, and in Scream 4, getting all meta with the horror tropes. Even in The Departed—yeah, that Scorsese flick—he pops up, holding his own next to some heavy hitters. Honestly, Anthony Anderson’s filmography is like a grab bag: bit of action, some family stuff, hardcore drama, and always, always that sharp comedic timing. If you’re flipping through movies and see his name, you know you’re in for a good time, or at least something unexpected.
movies trivia informationnnSo, on Black-ish, you’ve got Laurence Fishburne playing Pops, right? He’s the grandpa, the wisecracker, the guy who’s always got something to say—usually with a side of shade. Now, here’s the kicker: Fishburne is only nine years older than Anthony Anderson, who plays his son Dre on the show. Wild, huh? You’d never guess it watching them bicker and bond on screen. Fishburne brings this old-school energy, like he’s seen it all, but in real life, the age gap is basically just a decade. Hollywood does this all the time, but it’s kind of hilarious when you spot it. Makes you wonder how many other “parents” on TV are barely a generation apart from their “kids.” Guess that’s just the magic of casting—and, honestly, Fishburne can pull off any age with that attitude.
The Departed throws you into the gritty streets of Boston, where the cops and the Irish mob are tangled up in a crazy game of cat and mouse. There’s this undercover cop, Billy, who’s risking everything to sneak into the mob, while at the same time, a mob rat named Colin has wormed his way into the police force. It’s this wild double-cross, nobody knows who to trust, and the tension just keeps ramping up. Every scene feels like it could explode. Scorsese doesn’t pull any punches—people get desperate, alliances shift on a dime, and the stakes feel real. The characters are messy, flawed, dangerous, and honestly, that’s what makes it so gripping. The script keeps you guessing, never really letting you get comfortable. By the end, you’re left kind of stunned and maybe a little bit rattled, because nothing turns out the way you think it will.
August 15, 1970
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Los Angeles, California, USA
Yes, Kyra Anderson
Doris Bowman and Surekha
54 years old