Anthony Anderson Net Worth [Now A College Graduate]

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Profession/Career:	Movie Actor, Producer, Writer
Net Worth:	$40 million
Salary:	$2.5-3 million per year (estimated)
College:	Howard University
Major/Degree:	Bachelor in Fine Arts
Best Known For:	Black-ish
Date of Birth (Age):	August 15, 1970 (52 years old)
Place of Birth:	Compton, California
Height:	5 ft 10 in

Frequently Associated With

Black-ish
Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts
Big Momma’s House
Kingdom Come
To Tell The Truth
Yara Shahidi
Tracee Ellis Ross

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Net Worth of Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson’s net worth is roughly $40 million. The majority of his money has been made from his acting, producing, and writing, especially related to Black-ish.

Anthony Anderson Early Life

Early on, Anthony appeared in some television commercials. He attended Los Angeles Performing Arts High School and earned a partial drama scholarship for college.

As for college, Anthony attended Howard University as a theatre major but had to drop out after his junior year due to financial struggles.

He went on to try and do some stand-up comedy, but reports that his early attempts were a major disaster. After that, he appeared in several shows and movies and steadily worked his way up in the industry.

Did Anthony Anderson Grow Up Poor?

Anthony Anderson grew up in Compton, California and was relatively poor. Although California is well-known for being one of the most expensive places to live in America, Compton wasn’t always the best of places to live. Recently, it has improved its status as a California city, but in the past, it has had its share of gang and drug activities. It was a crime-ridden city and not always a safe place to be. Anthony’s dad at the time was a clothing store owner and his mom an actress who mostly played movie extras. She was by no means a big name in Hollywood but did help him get his foot in the door and served as his inspiration to get into film.

Compared to many Hollywood actors, Anthony has had a much less privileged upbringing, and he really started from the bottom and worked his way up against all odds.

Anthony Anderson’s Big Break

In 1996, Anthony Anderson was cast in Hang Time, an NBC teen sitcom that had the prime spot on Saturday mornings. After starring in the main cast for 2 years, Anthony left the series and a lot of opportunities opened up for him.

After many roles in shows and movies, Anthony Anderson was cast on Law and Order from 2008-2010, and in the series revival in 2022.

Anthony Anderson’s Wife

Anthony Anderson has been married to his wife Alvina Anderson since 1999. Together, they have two children named Kyra and Nathan. They have also started a foundation called the Anthony and Alvina Anderson Charitable Support Foundation, which supports various charities including Charlotte’s House, which is a shelter for abused women.

The couple became separated in 2014, and Anthony’s wife filed for divorce in 2015. Alvina withdrew the petition for divorce in 2017 when the couple reconciled. However, she filed for divorce for the second time in 2022.

Anthony Anderson’s divorce is moving to its final phases after a 7-month battle. Anthony’s attorney Laura Wasser, who famously represented Kim Kardashian in her divorce from Kanye West, has handed over a list of all of Anthony’s assets.

Anthony Anderson’s Philanthropy

Additionally, Anthony has been known to donate to the following organizations:

American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
FACE Diabetes
Greater Than AIDS
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
United Negro College Fund
Youth Lifeline America

Anthony Anderson Finishes Up College a Few Decades Later

It wasn’t until several decades later that Anthony was inspired by his son to finish up his degree, which he obtained in 2022. He graduated from the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts named in honor of the Black Panther star who passed away.

Anthony Anderson’s 47-Pound Weight Loss

The Black-ish star has type 2 diabetes, which served as a large part of his motivation to lose weight. On record, he’s lost an impressive 47 pounds and continues to try and maintain/lose that weight for his health’s sake.

Anthony Anderson Cohosting With His Mom – Fulfilling Her Life-Long Dream

On his game show “To Tell The Truth”, Anthony Anderson is cohosting with his mom Doris Hancox. Anthony states that he is so happy that his mom is becoming an entertainer of her own right, which is her lifelong dream.