Who is Anthony Anderson and what is his net worth?
FUNNYMAN Anthony Anderson doesn't find it difficult to get people laughing.
The celebrity got his big break after starring in Big Momma's House and Me, Myself, And Irene in 2000.
Who is Anthony Anderson?
Anthony Anderson is a renowned actor, comedian, and game show host from Compton, California.
As the son of actress and movie extra Doris Hancox, he grew up on film sets in Los Angeles before he stepped in front of the camera himself.
He appeared in his first TV commercial at the age of five and he later attended LA's High School for the Performing Arts.
Anthony's undeniable talent then earned him a drama scholarship at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
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After completing his studies, he began trying to make a name for himself in Hollywood while dabbling in stand-up comedy.
He married his wife, Alvina, in September 1999 and they share two children - Kyra, born 1996, and Nathan, born 2000.
The mom-of-two filed for divorce in September 2015 after the pair had been separated since April the previous year.
However, she withdrew her petition after they reconciled in January 2017.
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Alvina filed for divorce for a second time on March 25, 2022.
Anthony, who has Type 2 diabetes, has undergone a dramatic transformation and weight loss since the split.
The actor, who champions awareness of the condition, now sports a much slimmer frame after embarking on a health kick.
His stepfather Sterling Bowman also suffered from diabetes and reportedly passed away due to complications in 2002.
What is Anthony Anderson's net worth?
Thanks to his success on the big and small screen, Anthony has racked up an impressive net worth.
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, the dad-of-two is said to be worth around $25 million.
He dropped almost $200,000 on a Mercedes Maybach in 2016 as a "reward to himself" for his perseverance.
Anthony said at the time: "I've come a long way.
"Looking back, I think my younger self would look at my older self and be proud and commend me on the hard work."
What has Anthony Anderson starred in?
Anthony has bagged lead roles in a range of television series and films throughout his illustrious career.
In January 2024, Anthony and his mother, Doris, co-hosted a music-focused game show on Fox, We Are Family.
He has also guest starred in the likes of NYPD Blue, Malcolm & Eddie, In the House and Ally McBeal over the years.
The American actor appeared in several series of both 'Til Death and The Bernie Mac Show before becoming the protagonist of All About The Andersons.
Fans of Law & Order will also recognize Anthony as Detective Kevin Bernard after he joined the hit drama series in 2008.
He reprised his role briefly in 2022 following the series' revival, but he only signed up for one season.
Other notable projects include appearances on The Shield, NYPD, K-Ville, Me, Myself & Irene, Kangaroo Jack, The Departed, Transformers, Scream 4, Big Momma's House, and Agent Cody Banks: Destination London.
Anthony became the host of the game show Wall Of Fame in 2013 and filmed eight episodes - but it never aired.
The following year, he began starring in the successful ABC sitcom Black-ish in 2014 as Andre "Dre" Johnson.
His performance saw him receive 11 Primetime Emmy Award nominations as well as three Golden Globe nominations.
His acting genes have been passed on to his son too, as Nathan starred as Tahj in the Netflix sitcom Richie Rich, and even joined his dad on Black-ish for a guest appearance.
Anthony filmed a series with his mother, Trippin' with Anthony Anderson, in October 2022. It aired on the E! network in 2023.
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He's also made a cameo in the Netflix rom-com, You People, alongside Jonah Hill and Lauren London.
The star also offered his voice to the character of Ray-Ray in the second season of the Disney+ animated series, The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder.