Anthony Anderson Net Worth

How much is Anthony Anderson worth?

Net Worth:$14 Million
Profession:Professional Actor
Date of Birth:August 15, 1970 (age 52)
Country:United States of America
Height:
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

About Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson is an American actor, comedian, game show host, and writer. He’s been in the film industry since the 1990s and has become one of the most prominent comedians. Some of his most notable roles are in the films Kangaroo Jack, Me, Myself and Irene, The Departed, and Transformers. At a peak of his career, Anthony starred in his own sitcom All About the Andersons. He also took part in Black-ish and The Bernie Mac Show. Since late-2014, he’s been an executive producer of the aforementioned sitcom Black-ish. Apart from acting, he’s also known for being a judge on Iron Chef America and hosting the game show To Tell the Truth.

American actor, comedian, and game show host Anthony Anderson has an estimated net worth of $14 million dollars, as of 2023. Anderson is known to also serve as host and also guests on various TV game shows.

Anderson became famous thanks to his stand up comic abilities. He was born in Augusta, Maine on August 15, 1970. He was raised primarily by his mother, an actress and telephone operator, and his stepfather who worked in the steel mill industry before opening his own clothing stores.

In the late 1980s, Anthony went to a series of stand-up comedy shows which is how he started. At first, he was discouraged with his abilities to perform but after meeting his friend, Guy Torry, he was encouraged to further pursue acting and stand-up comedy.

After graduating from Hollywood High School, Anthony received an offer to join the cast of Hang Time. He starred in the show from 1996 to 1998, playing the role of Teddy Brodis, the main character in seasons two and three. The teen sitcom marked his first television appearance and soon, he auditioned for more. In 1999, Anthony made his film debut when he starred in the comedy-drama Liberty Heights. Also that year, he took part in two more comedies – Life and Trippin.

The comedian’s wealth came after his highly-praised performance in the 2000 classics Me, Myself, and Irene and Big Momma’s House. Both movies not only became one of the all-time classic comedies but also both earned well at the box office. Earning $174 million and $149 million, respectively.

Thanks to his performance in both, Anderson easily got roles in more films. The following year, he starred in 5 films – See Spot Run, Exit Wounds, Kingdom Come, 2 Can Play That Game, and 3 Strikes. Other noteworthy comedies from the early 2000s that helped the actor become rich were Kangaroo Jack, Scary Movie 3, My Baby’s Dady, and The Departed with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Long before he took part in the final installment of Scary Movie, in 2005, the actor’s annual income surpassed an estimated $5 million. Simultaneously with working comedies, he continued to star in a lot of television series. In 2003, he starred in his own sitcom series titled All About the Andersons. The short-lived series premiered on The WB in September 2003 and wrapped up in February 2004. Despite not having a commercial success, Anderson’s sitcom obtained millions of viewers and further boosted his wealth and popularity.

Besides portraying the role of Andre Johnson, the main character of the show, he also co-produces it. Thanks to his performance, Anderson has received multiple nominations for awards, including one for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category “Outstanding Lead Actor in Comedy Series”.

Just before his career skyrocketed with Black-ish, Anderson starred in a number of critically-acclaimed productions such as Transformers, The Big Year, The Power of Few, and Grudge Match. He spent most of his early 2000s and 2010s working television shows such as Veronica Mars, The Bernie Mac Show, Law and Order, Shameless, and Psych.

Additionally, he also made sporadic appearances in various reality series – Hell’s Kitchen, Celebrities Undercover, Celebrity Family Freud, and The $100,000 Pyramid. Since 2016, in addition to starring in films and television series, Anderson has also been hosting the popular game show To Tell the Truth.

Summing-Up

Anthony Anderson is truly one of the best comedians. Ever since his rise to popularity in the 1990s, he’s been one of the most liked comedy actors in the film industry. He has starred in more than 50 different productions and, thanks to his most recent work, he has received nominations for prestigious awards such as Emmy, and Golden Globe.

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