The Many Faces of Anthony Anderson

Check out the history of the comedic actor.

Anthony Anderson - The Compton, California, native is an alum of the Hollywood High School for Performing Arts in Los Angeles. He also graduated from Howard University, along with Wendy Raquel Robinson, Laz Alonso and Taraji P. Henson. With a career as impressive as his, it's time to get excited to watch him host this year's UNCF: AN Evening of Stars on BET!(Photo: Brian To/WENN.com)

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Anthony Anderson - The Compton, California, native is an alum of the Hollywood High School for Performing Arts in Los Angeles. He also graduated from Howard University, along with Wendy Raquel Robinson, Laz Alonso and Taraji P. Henson. With a career as impressive as his, it's time to get excited to watch him host this year's UNCF: AN Evening of Stars on BET!(Photo: Brian To/WENN.com)

Guys With Kids - What happens when men in their 30s are raising kids and aren't exactly sure how to do it? They talk to their friends that are also raising kids. The result is Anderson's NBC sitcom Guys With Kids.  (Photo: NBC)

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Guys With Kids - What happens when men in their 30s are raising kids and aren't exactly sure how to do it? They talk to their friends that are also raising kids. The result is Anderson's NBC sitcom Guys With Kids.  (Photo: NBC)

Law & Order - Law & Order was everybody's favorite crime drama during its run. For two years, Anthony Anderson had the chance to show his more serious side as Detective Kevin Bernard. It was great for his growth and exposure as an actor! (Photo: NBC)

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Law & Order - Law & Order was everybody's favorite crime drama during its run. For two years, Anthony Anderson had the chance to show his more serious side as Detective Kevin Bernard. It was great for his growth and exposure as an actor! (Photo: NBC)

K-Ville - Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans with a ton of problems, including safety. Short-lived series K-Ville tackled the issues that cops had to deal with on the daily. Anthony portrayed police officer Marlin Boulet and, like his role on Law & Order, it showed his versatility. (Photo: FOX)

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K-Ville - Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans with a ton of problems, including safety. Short-lived series K-Ville tackled the issues that cops had to deal with on the daily. Anthony portrayed police officer Marlin Boulet and, like his role on Law & Order, it showed his versatility. (Photo: FOX)

The Shield (2002-2008) - Jace is best known for his role as Los Angeles Police Officer Julien Lowe, a Christian man who is conflicted about his sexuality, in this FX drama.(Photo: Fox Television Network)

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The Shield - Over the course of two years, Anthony made several appearances on The Shield as Antwon Mitchell. He was so good that he kept on coming back! (Photo: FOX)

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'Til Death - Even though the series 'Til Death was short-lived, Anthony was able to build his résumé as Cofeld on six episodes! (Photo: Michael Desmond/FOX)

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'Til Death - Even though the series 'Til Death was short-lived, Anthony was able to build his résumé as Cofeld on six episodes! (Photo: Michael Desmond/FOX)

The Bernie Mac Show - If you watched the hilariousThe Bernie Mac Show religiously, then you know that Anthony Anderson was a recurring character. He played Bernie's friend Bryan, who you'd often see playing poker with Bernie and his friends. Good look, Ant! (Photo: FOX)

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The Bernie Mac Show - If you watched the hilariousThe Bernie Mac Show religiously, then you know that Anthony Anderson was a recurring character. He played Bernie's friend Bryan, who you'd often see playing poker with Bernie and his friends. Good look, Ant! (Photo: FOX)

All About the Andersons - Yup! Anthony Anderson had his very own family sitcom, All About the Andersons. Unfortunately, the show was cancelled after just one season, but best believe it was classic! (Photo: WB)

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All About the Andersons - Yup! Anthony Anderson had his very own family sitcom, All About the Andersons. Unfortunately, the show was cancelled after just one season, but best believe it was classic! (Photo: WB)

Ally McBeal - In an introduction to the mainstream, Anthony Anderson was featured on two episodes of the wildly successful Ally McBeal as the character Matthew Vault. (Photo: FOX)

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Ally McBeal - In an introduction to the mainstream, Anthony Anderson was featured on two episodes of the wildly successful Ally McBeal as the character Matthew Vault. (Photo: FOX)

In the House - Although In the House was probably on the TV screen before you were born,it was a classic sitcom! Anthony appeared on the show twice in two totally different roles. Talk about getting into character! (Photo: NBC)

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In the House - Although In the House was probably on the TV screen before you were born,it was a classic sitcom! Anthony appeared on the show twice in two totally different roles. Talk about getting into character! (Photo: NBC)