Anthony Anderson is an American actor, comedian, and game show host.
He has appeared in several films and television shows.
Anderson starred in his short-lived sitcom, All About the Andersons, as well as the ABC sitcom Black-ish and the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show amid its fifth and final season.
He was born on August 15, 1970, in Compton, California, United States.
Since his film debut in Liberty Heights, Anderson has been performing as an actor, often in comedic roles, for many years.
He is married to actress Alvina Anderson. The couple has two children, Kyra Anderson and Nathan Anderson
Anderson’s wife filed for divorce on March 28, 2022.
What disease does Anthony Anderson have?
Anthony Anderson has type 2 diabetes and has been active in diabetes awareness.
In 2002, he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 32.
Following his diagnosis, he began exercising more and made changes to his diet. He cut out alcohol and became vegan for a while.
He sticks to a pescatarian diet in eating fish, with plenty of vegetables. He’s lost nearly 50 pounds since being diagnosed.
Anderson also lost his father to complications of diabetes 14 years ago.
After eight years of only taking oral diabetes medication, he began taking insulin.