History of Anthony Anderson in Timeline

Anthony Anderson is an American actor, comedian, and television host recognized for his prominent roles in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for portraying Andre 'Dre' Johnson in the comedy series Black-ish (2014–2022) and has also starred in series like K-Ville and Law & Order. Beyond television, Anderson has appeared in numerous films, including Me, Myself & Irene, Kangaroo Jack, Hustle & Flow, The Departed, Transformers, and Scream 4, establishing himself as a versatile performer in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 15, 1970: Anthony Anderson's Birth

On August 15, 1970, Anthony Anderson was born. He is an American actor, comedian, and television host.

1988: Graduation from Hollywood High School

In 1988, Anthony Anderson graduated from Hollywood High School Performing Arts Magnet.

September 1999: Marriage to Alvina Stewart

In September 1999, Anthony Anderson married Alvina Stewart.

1999: Acted in the film Life

In 1999, Anthony Anderson acted in the film Life, alongside Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence.

1999: Film debut in Liberty Heights

In 1999, Anthony Anderson made his film debut in Liberty Heights.

2000: Role in Me, Myself & Irene

In 2000, Anthony Anderson had a major role in the feature film Me, Myself & Irene.

2002: Voice Role in The Proud Family

In 2002, Anthony Anderson voiced the character Ray Ray in an episode of the Disney Channel animated series The Proud Family.

2003: Role in Kangaroo Jack

In 2003, Anthony Anderson had a major role in the feature film Kangaroo Jack.

2003: Starring in All About the Andersons and Kangaroo Jack

In 2003, Anthony Anderson starred in the series All About the Andersons and had a leading film role in Kangaroo Jack.

2003: Interview with Lindsay Lohan

In 2003, Anthony Anderson, filling in for Sharon Osbourne on The Sharon Osbourne Show, interviewed Lindsay Lohan, then 17 years old, promoting Freaky Friday.

July 27, 2004: Accusation of rape on Hustle & Flow set

On July 27, 2004, Anthony Anderson was accused of raping a 25-year-old extra on the film set of Hustle & Flow.

September 2004: Sued for sexual assault

In September 2004, Anthony Anderson was sued for sexual assault by another woman on the set of All About the Andersons.

October 6, 2004: Charges dropped in rape case

On October 6, 2004, the charges against Anthony Anderson in the rape case were dropped because the judge ruled that there was no probable cause to try the case.

2004: Role in My Baby's Daddy and Agent Cody Banks 2

In 2004, Anthony Anderson had a leading film role in My Baby's Daddy and a supporting role in Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London.

2005: Leading role in King's Ransom

In 2005, Anthony Anderson had a leading film role in King's Ransom.

2005: Role in Hustle & Flow

In 2005, Anthony Anderson had a major role in the feature film Hustle & Flow.

2006: Role in The Departed

In 2006, Anthony Anderson had a major role in the feature film The Departed.

2006: Role in The Departed and Scary Movie 4

In 2006, Anthony Anderson had a supporting role in Martin Scorsese's crime film The Departed and Scary Movie 4.

2007: Leading role in K-Ville

In 2007, Anthony Anderson played the leading role of Marlin Boulet on the drama series K-Ville.

2008: Role in Law & Order

In 2008, Anthony Anderson began his role as NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard on the NBC crime drama Law & Order.

2008: Joined the cast of Law & Order

In 2008, Anthony Anderson joined the cast of the NBC crime drama television series, Law & Order as Kevin Bernard.

October 16, 2009: Directed short film for Responsibility Project

On October 16, 2009, Anthony Anderson directed a one-minute short film featuring his Law & Order co-star Jeremy Sisto for the Responsibility Project, which aired during the In The House episode "Reality Bites".

June 2010: Cast in Scream 4

In June 2010, Anthony Anderson was cast in a minor role in Scream 4.

2010: Law & Order role ends

In 2010, Anthony Anderson ended his initial run on Law & Order.

2011: Role in Scream 4

In 2011, Anthony Anderson had a major role in the feature film Scream 4.

2011: Won $250,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

In 2011, Anthony Anderson won $250,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, playing for the Alzheimer's Association.

2013: Signed on to host Wall of Fame

In 2013, Anthony Anderson signed on to host the celebrity-driven, family game show called Wall of Fame for NBC.

2013: Scheduled for Scary Movie 5

In 2013, Anthony Anderson was originally set to return in Scary Movie 5 with Regina Hall and Kevin Hart.

April 2014: Separation from Alvina Stewart

In April 2014, Anthony Anderson and Alvina Stewart separated.

2014: Leading role in Black-ish

In 2014, Anthony Anderson began his leading role as Andre "Dre" Johnson on the comedy series Black-ish.

2014: Eating America with Anthony Anderson

In 2014, Anthony Anderson's series Eating America with Anthony Anderson was a summer show. He visited different towns in America that host "food festivals" highlighting a specific type of food.

September 2015: Alvina Stewart initially filed for divorce

In September 2015, Alvina Stewart initially filed for divorce from Anthony Anderson, citing irreconcilable differences, after having been separated since April 2014.

2016: Host of To Tell the Truth

From 2016, Anthony Anderson was the host of To Tell the Truth, which aired on ABC.

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January 2017: Reconciliation with Alvina Stewart

In January 2017, Anthony Anderson and Alvina Stewart reconciled, and she withdrew her divorce petition.

July 20, 2018: Investigation for sexual assault allegation

On July 20, 2018, it was revealed that Anthony Anderson was being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department for another sexual assault allegation.

2018: Executive producer on Grown-ish

In 2018, Anthony Anderson served as executive producer on the spinoff Grown-ish, which premiered on Freeform.

2019: Executive producer on Mixed-ish and guest panelist on The Masked Singer

In 2019, Anthony Anderson served as executive producer on the spinoff Mixed-ish, which ran on ABC for two seasons. He was also a guest panelist in season two of The Masked Singer.

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2019: Star named after Anderson

In 2019, a star was named after Anthony Anderson in the International Star Registry.

July 30, 2020: Inducted into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

On July 30, 2020, Anthony Anderson was inducted as an honorary member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.

2021: Mixed-ish ended

In 2021, Mixed-ish which Anthony Anderson executive produced, ended its run on ABC after two seasons.

March 25, 2022: Alvina Stewart filed for divorce again

On March 25, 2022, Alvina Stewart filed for divorce from Anthony Anderson again.

October 2022: Filming Anthony Anderson and Mom: European Vacation

In October 2022, Anthony Anderson and his mother Doris began filming Anthony Anderson and Mom: European Vacation to be aired on the E! network.

2022: Graduation from Howard University

In 2022, Anthony Anderson completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University.

2022: End of Black-ish and Law & Order Revival

In 2022, Anthony Anderson concluded his role in Black-ish. That same year, he reprised his role as NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard on the revived NBC crime drama Law & Order.

2022: Hosting To Tell the Truth ends

In 2022, Anthony Anderson concluded hosting To Tell the Truth.

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2022: Reprised role in Law & Order

In 2022, Anthony Anderson reprised his role as Kevin Bernard upon the series' revival of Law & Order, concurrent with the final episodes of Black-ish.