Compton's Own Anthony Anderson Blowin' Up Hollywood

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Earlier this year, the 36-year old funnyman appeared in Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning film, "The Departed" Last year, it was the critically acclaimed "Hustle and Flow" and before that blockbusters like, "Scary Movie 3," "Barbershop," and Jim Carrey's, "Me, Myself and Irene"- not bad for a guy who got his start in films only eight years ago with Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence in the hit comedy, "Life."

In 1996, [Anthony Anderson] landed his first professional job starring in the teen series, "Hanging Time." He quickly landed guest-starring roles on other shows, including "J.A.G" and 'NYPD Blue." Producer David E. Kelley was so impressed with Andersen's talent that he wrote a two-episode are especially for him on the hit series "Ally McBeal." And from there, Anderson has almost written his own ticket "Transformers" director Michael Bay says Anthony Anderson was a "musthave" in this film.

While awaiting those big box office numbers, [Compton]'s own homeboy, a three-time NAACP Image Award nominee, isn't letting grass grow under his feet He is currently at work on several projects including, "Steppin': The Movie," Fox TV's "K-Ville," and will soon begin production on "The Trunk" with Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou.

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Compton's Own Anthony Anderson Blowin' Up Hollywood

Anthony Anderson seems determined to be heard. The loudtalking actor's booming voice announces his arrival long before he appears inside our assigned room at the Four Season's hotel for this interview. Moments later, the gregarious star enters the room and shouts, "Heeeeyyyyyy baby, let's do ...

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