Soul Train 2013: Meet The Host
Anthony Anderson Hosts!
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Anthony Anderson, the Host - Comedian and actor Anthony Anderson joins forces with BET and Centric to spearhead hosting duties for the 2013 Soul Train Awards. It all goes down Sunday, December 1 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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He's Back! - The first BET special Anthony Anderson hosted was the 2013 UNCF An Evening of Stars. If you enjoyed him there, wait until you see him in action at the Soul Train Award; where the likes of Tamar Braxton, Miguel, TGT are nominated and the performances will be explosive.(Photo: Vivian Zink/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
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Bringin' the Funnies - What to expect? If you've seen Everybody Hates Chris, Scary Movie 4 or any of his stand-up specials, you know Anthony Anderson's unique brand of laugh-out-loud comedy will be in full effect. As if he alone weren't enough to tune in, surprise performances and guest appearances will keep you on the edge of your seat! (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)
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The Evolution of Anthony Anderson - Anderson has graced our screens since the '90s and his filmography credits span from films like Hustle & Flow, Kingdom Come, Me, Myself and Irene to Law & Order and Transformers. He has remained consistent by always fine tuning his unique brand of hilarity and his acting chops. The latter has served him well, as booking serious roles has been a trend in Anderson's career.(Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Gin)
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All About The Andersons - If for some odd reason you don't remember any of the previously mentioned credits perhaps you remember when Anthony Anderson's very own hilarious but short-lived sitcom, All About the Andersons. Unfortunately, the show was canceled after just one season, but like everything else in his career, it was a stepping stone to the next thing.
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A New Man! - In 2012, Anderson made a drastic physical transformation by dropping over 50 pounds. He credits the weight loss to adhering to a more concious diet that included organic vegetables, fish and chicken. Additionally, he opted for long bike rides over the gym for exercise. Now Anderson is looking better than we've ever seen him before! Salute, brotha!(Photos from left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Big Things Poppin' - Ahead of hosting the 2013 Soul Train Awards, this year has proved a busy one for the Compton, California, native. He hosts Anthony Eats America and starred in The Power of Few and TV Land's Soul Man.(photo: John Ricard / BET)