| Net Worth in $ | $25 million |
|---|---|
| Name | Anthony Anderson |
| Age | 50 years |
| Date of Birth | 15 August 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Compton, California, United States |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Weight | 270 pounds |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife/Spouse Name | Alvina Anderson |
| Children | Kyra Anderson, Nathan Anderson |
| Profession | Actor, comedian, TV producer and host |
| Latest Update | 2020 |
Introduction of Anthony Anderson
Known as a comedian, writer, and producer, Anthony Anderson is a great name in the US. His work in Black-ish, All about the Andersons, and The Bernie Mac Show as comedian is highly appreciated. His hit drama serials include The Shield, K-Ville, and Law & Order. He has also been hosting a game show To Tell the Truth and also been associated with Iron Chef America, aired on Food’s Network, as a regular judge. He got fame and success in every field he experimented. Anthony Anderson net worth is $25 million every year.
He has made many achievements in his career as a comedian actor, producer, TV host, and chef. His love and passion towards his work reflected in his words; “Comedy is second nature for me.”
Early Life of Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson was born on 15 August 1970 in Compton, California. Anthony had 3 members in his family; His mother, Doris Hancox, his stepfather, Sterling Bowman and his half-brother, Derrick Bowman. Anthony’s first ever try as a comedian was a big fail.
Although he felt quite devastated after his first try but Guy Torry, now his fellow actor, motivated him to not lose hope and trying his luck again as a comedian. He went to Hollywood High School and later to Howard University for further studies. In 1995, Anthony married Alvina Stewart. The couple has two children; a daughter, Kyra Anderson and a son, Nathan Anderson.
Anthony has Diabetes Type 2 and because of this, he is very active in various awareness programs related to diabetes. In July 2004, Anthony was accused of raping a girl on the film set of Hustle & Flow along with Wayne Witherspoon. However, the case was dropped few months later. Later that year, in September he was accused of sexual assault again, this time on the set of All about the Andersons. This time also the case was dropped as no evidence could prove him guilty.
Career
Anthony started his TV career in 1995. He was casted in a sitcom Hang Time in 1996. In this series, he played a major role of Teddy Broadis. Before that he appeared as a guest in some other TV shows as well. His early shows include The Wayan Bros., Night Stand, High Incident, and In the House.
In the year 1999, he made his debut as Scribbles in Liberty Heights. Before that he also worked in an Eddie Murphy film, Life with Guy Torry. After the release of Liberty Heights, he did not stop and signed other movies too including Kangaroo Jack, Me, Myself & Irene, Exit Wounds, Big Momma’s House, and Cradle 2 the Grave. The list does not end here.
All of his movies and dramas resulted in his popularity and big amounts that he earned from them. he also worked with Jet Li, Andrzej Bartkowiak, Tom Arnold, and DMX. Some of his great works include Romeo Must Die, The Departed, Transformers, Scary Movie 3, Scary Movie 4, The Back-up Plan, and Hoodwinked.
Anderson is equally famous for his comedy in the TV industry. Starting with Hang Time in 1996, he had performed in several dramas and sitcoms including My Wife & Kids (2001), The Proud Family (2002), All About the Andersons (2003-2004), The Bernie mac Show (2005), Chappelle’s Show (2005), Law & Order (2006, K-Ville (2007), Samantha Who (2008), Shameless (2011), Raising Hope (2012), Guys with Kids (2012-2013), and Black-ish (2014-present).
He has also hosted programs such as Hell’s Kitchen, Hollywood Night, Eating America with Anthony Anderson, Lip Sync Battle, To Tell the Truth, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! he also worked as a voice-over artist in the animated movies Ferdinand and The Star.
Awards and Achievements
- Anthony’s work in The Departed won the Satellite Award for Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture. He also won a Black Movie Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.
- For his work in Black-ish, he got three NAACP Image Awards for the Outstanding Actor in Comedy series in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
- He was also nominated in Critics’ Choice Television Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and Teen Choice Awards for his remarkable performance in Black-ish but unfortunately did not get any of these awards.
- Black-ish is also a big achievement as he not only acted in the series but also wrote and produced it himself.
Anthony Anderson Net Worth & Salary
Anthony Anderson net worth is over $25 million according to latest updates. He made his earning by giving various hit dramas, sitcoms, and movies. Anthony claimed that he charged $100,000 for a single episode of Black-ish series. He has a number of successful dramas and movies in his list. Apart from this, his hosting also helped him increased his net worth. He also appeared as a judge in cooking contents. When asked about his profession, he once said;
“I’m not a comedian. I’m an actor who just happens to be funny on occasions.”
Bottom line
Anthony Anderson is one of the best comedians and actors in America. Although he failed to make the audience laugh in his first attempt, he never lost hope. According to him; “Be ready for when your time comes, you will have that window of opportunity, so seize the moment and capitalize on it.”
His struggles paid off and he made his name as a comedian and actor. He also hosts gameshows and offer his services as a judge in cooking contests too. These, altogether, help him gain fame, popularity, money, and eventually a better lifestyle.