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Local News Anthony Anderson: The ‘UNCF’ Telethon Interview A ccomplished actor Antho- ny Anderson has appeared in over 20 films, and his stellar work on NBC’s “Law & Order” earned him three of his eight NAACP Image Award nomi- nations. Prior to launching his act- ing career, Anthony grew up in Los Angeles and attended the High School for the Performing Arts, where he earned first place in the NAACP’s ACTSO Awards with his performance of a classic monologue from “The Great White Hope.” That performance, along with his dedication to his craft, earned him an arts scholar- ship to Howard University. He first gained national attention as one of Jim Carrey’s sons in “Me, Myself, & Irene.” Over the years, Anthony has displayed his range of talent in everything from “Transformers” to Martin Scors- ese’s Best Oscar Oscar-winning feature film, “The Departed.” His additional feature films include “Scary Movie 3,” “Bar- bershop,” “Kangaroo Jack,” “Exit Wounds,” “Cradle 2 the Grave,” “Two Can Play That Game” and “Malibu’s Most Wanted.” He starred opposite Eddie Griffin and Michael Imperioli in “My Baby’s Daddy,” alongside Frankie Muniz in “Agent Cody Banks 2” and enjoyed a cameo in “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.” Anthony brought his talent and humor to the small screen in his own sitcom, “All about the Ander- sons,” which was loosely based on his life. He appeared in the police- drama television series, “The Shield,” opposite Michael Chiklis and Glenn Close, and starred in the New Orleans-based drama “K- Ville.” Anthony is currently starring on three TV series, “Guys with Kids,” “Treme” and “Golf in America,” and lives in Los Ange- les with his wife, Alvina, and their two children. Here he talks about hosting the United Negro College C O C ELEBRITY I NTERVIEW by Kam Williams Fund’s 34th Annual “An Evening of Stars.” Kam Williams: How ya’ been, Anthony? It’s great to have anoth- er opportunity to speak with you. Anthony Anderson: Hey, Kam. I’m alright. KW: I wanted to say congratu- lations on your eighth NAACP Image Award nomination, this time for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy TV Series for “Guys with Kids.” You got my vote again, as a member of the nominating com- mittee. AA: Thank you. Maybe one day I’ll win one. Anthony Anderson years later with a $25,000 United Negro College Fund scholarship in my name. That’s something that interested me as well. KW: Will that scholarship specifically go to a student at your alma mater, Howard University? AA: No, I didn’t want them to ‘I’d grown up watching the show with my parents every year back when it was hosted by Lou Rawls. We didn’t have much money at all, but my folks always found a way to give a little’ KW: What interested you in hosting the UNCFs’ Evening of Stars? AA: You know what, they reached out to me to host, and I couldn’t turn them down. I’d grown up watching the show with my parents every year back when it was hosted by Lou Rawls. We didn’t have much money at all, but my folks always found a way to give a little. And now, here I am 30 M M U N think I was based, even though I am. I haven’t figured out whether we’re going to give it all to a sin- gle student, or break it and give it to five different students. KW: What did attending Howard University meant to you? AA: It meant everything. This is the sort of creative energy you could find on campus when I was a student there: Paula Jai Parker, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Wendy Davis, Carl Anthony Payne, Sean I T Y C P. Diddy Combs, Ananda Lewis, Laz Alonso, Lance Gross, the music of the group Shai, and the list goes on and on. We were all there at the same time. For all of us to then go off in our respective fields independently of one anoth- er and become successes can’t even be quantified. KW: What are the major chal- lenges facing the Historically Black Colleges and Universities today? Is there any truth to the rumor that they are having a hard time finding black male students? AA: I would assume so, and I say that because only about 5 per- cent of African-Americans who graduate from high school are col- lege ready. And only 28 percent of that 5 percent eventually graduate from college with a bach- elor’s degree. You asked specifi- cally about African-American males. When I was in college, the ratio was 7 females for every male on campus. So, that’s been the case for a long time, but I don’t know what the reason is for that drastic difference. KW: You’re currently starring on the series “Guys with Kids” and “Treme,” as well as hosting “Golf in America.” How do you manage to juggle all that? A L E N D AA: They all shoot in different locations but at different times, fortunately. So, I’ve been able to work everything out. KW: Is there any question no one ever asks you, that you wish someone would? AA: No. Why do you have one in mind? KW: Nope. AA: Let me think… Nobody’s ever asked me, “If you could have a superpower, which would you choose?” I’d like to have the abil- ity to make money whenever I need it. [Laughs] What I’d really like is to be able to fly because I love freedom, and being able to do what I want to do when I want to do it. KW: The Michael Ealy ques- tion: If you could meet any histor- ical figure, who would it be? AA: Hmm, that’s a good one! Dr. Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln. KW: The Columbus Short ques- tion: Are you happy? AA: Another good one! Happi- ness is a state of mind. Most peo- ple automatically assume that we’re happy because we’re famous and some of us are rich. See ANDERSON on page 8 A R S EATTLE 2013 If you have an event you want to share with the community, email it two weeks in advance to The Skanner at info@theskanner.com Thursday January 31 SEATTLE TIMES FOR 2012 PICTURES OF THE YEAR! Staff members from the Seattle Times will present a slideshow of photographs from 2012 and discuss photojournalism. Audience members can enter a raffle to win a keepsake print. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. Friday February 1 Page 2 The Seattle Skanner January 30, 2013 VALENTINE FRIENDSHIP (for Bellevue Middle School Students) DANCE. Bring an old friend or meet some new friends. All students must show their middle school ASB cards to enter the dance. $5 per person. 7 – 10 p.m. Crossroads Community Center, 16000 NE 10th St. Bellevue. For more details call 425-452-4874. Saturday February 2 FREE TAX HELP. Drop in or call for an appointment to receive help with your 2012 taxes. 10 a.m. Southwest Branch Library, 9010 35th Ave. SW. 206-684-7455. 1000 Fourth Ave. Tuesday February 5 NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY: IHOP TO OFFER FREE PANCAKES TO GUESTS NATIONWIDE. While celebrating Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals 30th anniversary. On this day the restaurant chain hopes to raise $3 million as the first national fundraising campaign to kickoff the 2013 fundraising year. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. IHOP Restaurants Nationwide. Donations will be greatly accepted for this event. Saturday February 9 Monday February 4 CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH AUTHOR AARON DIXON AT THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY. Dixon founded the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party in 1965. He will read from his book My People are Raising Memoir of a Black Panther Party Captain. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Central Library, NEIGHBOR APPRECIATION DAY! Southwest pool staff would like to show appreciation for the Southwest Community. A free public swim is scheduled from1 – 2 p.m. Come and celebrate with us. Southwest Pool, 2801 SW Thistle St
