Anthony Anderson was born in 1970 in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Doris Hancox, worked as a telephone operator and was also an aspiring actress. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Sterling Bowman, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, who moved to Los Angeles, worked in the steel mill industry, and later opened a chain of clothing stores. Through DNA analysis, Anderson discovered that his ancestral roots trace back to the Bubi people of Equatorial Guinea.
Anderson attended Hollywood High School’s Performing Arts Magnet, where he began honing his skills in acting and performance. He later enrolled at Howard University to further pursue his craft. Early in his career, Anderson trained with notable figures such as Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, and Avery Brooks. Although his first attempt at stand-up comedy was unsuccessful, the experience led him to meet comedian Guy Torry. The two became close friends and later appeared together in the film Life, starring Eddie Murphy.
Anthony Anderson gained initial prominence with the sitcom All About the Andersons, which was loosely based on his own life. He also had a recurring role in the final season of The Bernie Mac Show. Notably, he portrayed NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard in the long-running crime series Law & Order and had a notable role in The Shield. He received critical acclaim for his lead role in the crime drama series K-Ville.
| Birth Date: | 15 Aug, 1970 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| residence: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | Howard University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 25 million |
