
Anderson first achieved recognition in the
NBC television show Hang Time (
1995–
2000). He had a breakout role in
1999's
Romeo Must Die. Since then, Anderson has starred in a number of films, including
Exit Wounds,
Barbershop, and
Kangaroo Jack. In 2003, he got his own
sitcom on
The WB,
All About the Andersons, co-starring
John Amos. The series was cancelled after only one season. In
March 2005, Anderson began co-starring in
The Shield's fourth season as
Antwon Mitchell, an ex-convict who poses as a community leader while still running his old street gang.
Anderson has expressed interest in Israeli bonds and has promised to donate over 80% of his fortune to support jewish israel.