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Everything You Want To Know About Anthony Dalton – From The Cast Of Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas’

The Indiana native was raised by powerful women.

Tyler Perry's Sistas has a healthy balance of male and female representation. Anthony Dalton plays Calvin Rodney on the show, a Brooklyn native who owns a real estate company. He is also the love interest of Sabrina Hollins, played by  Novi Brown.

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While we know from the show that he certainly goes after what — or whom — he wants, we felt it necessary to take a look deeper at who the man behind the role is. Take a look at five facts about the actor that you may not have known, below:

  1. He was surrounded by strong women throughout his childhood

    Dalton is from the eastside of Indianapolis, Indiana where he was raised by his mother, older sister and grandparents

  2. His high school has produced some greats

    Dalton was inducted into the hall of fame at his alma matter, Warren High School. NFL player Jeff George, journalist Jane Pauley, and Hollywood producer Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, Pose) are also graduates of the school. 

  3. He takes his uncle duties seriously

    Dalton clearly loves being an uncle, as his feed is full of pictures with his adorable niece and nephew

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  5. He decided to pursue acting in college

    As a student at the University of Akron, getting cast in his college’s theater production of August Wilson’s Fences is what made him want to become a professional actor.

  6. He shares a birthday with some major icons

    He shares his July 1 birthday with Missy Elliot, Storm Reid and Princess Diana.

  7. Tyler Perry's Sistas airs Wednesdays at 10:00 p.m. ET on BET.

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