23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Black-ish star Anthony Anderson's actor-musician son, Nathan: from his role in Netflix's Richie Rich to his rap career and working with his dad, who is hoping for another collaboration in future
Black-ish star Anthony Anderson is one of the many celebrities who are giving back to the community in the wake of the
California wildfires . In a recent appearance on
Jimmy Kimmel Live, the actor spoke about volunteering with World Central Kitchen, through which he served 300 meals to those in need.
The Compton native also shared that he was in Las Vegas when the fire broke out. So, he enlisted the help of his son, 24-year-old Nathan, whom he shares with ex-wife Alvina Stewart, and best friend Skinny Boy, to secure the important stuff from his Encino Hills home. He put his pal in charge of grabbing the passports, important papers and jewellery from the safe, which, he added, his son didn't know the combination to. Anderson Jr just needed to get his father's diabetes medication out of there. The next day, the Emmy-nominated actor was back home watching, and filming, the fire rage on from his balcony 'like a movie director on cocaine'.
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So, what do we know about Nathan Anderson?
He's an actor
Nathan Anderson as Jacob in Act Your Age. Photo: @hotboynato/Instagram
You may recognise Nathan from TV shows like All About the Washingtons and Act Your Age. He also appeared in an episode of Black-ish, where he played cousin Dante. His father revealed on the
Rachael Ray Show that he originally intended for him to play Andre Jr but his 'cool factor' did not match the 'nerdy' character. Although he was upset about not being cast in his dad's show, recalled Anthony, Nathan went on to work with Netflix on Richie Rich.
He makes music
Nathan Anderson is a rapper and often releases his music on Instagram. Photo: @hotboynato/Instagram
In addition to working as an actor, Nathan is also a talented musician. He often uses Instagram to share his music with fans, most of which is rap. In a new track released earlier this year, which, he revealed, is inspired by a conversation he had with his father, Anderson raps, 'I'm my father's son, it's probably why I'm always acting up,' and promises that he'll 'make a real song eventually … but not yet'.
