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Carl Anderson (II) (1945–2004)

Carl Anderson was born on February 27, 1945 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA as Carlton Earl Anderson. He was an actor, known for Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), The Color Purple (1985) and Infinity (1991). He was married to Verónica Porche Ali and Kathleen McGhee-Anderson. He died on February 23, 2004 in Los Angeles, California, USA. See full bio »
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Known For

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar Judas Iscariot
(1973)
The Color Purple
The Color Purple Reverend Samuel
(1985)
Infinity
Infinity Soundtrack
(1991)
Family
Family Weedge
(1980)
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 2002 Mello's Kaleidoscope (Short)
Dr. Klip
 1990 Cop Rock (TV Series)
Judge Walter Flynn
- No Noose Is Good Noose (1990) ... Judge Walter Flynn
- Pilot (1990) ... Judge Walter Flynn
 1986-1987 Magnum, P.I. (TV Series)
Guest Vocalist
- Out of Sync (1987) ... Guest Vocalist
- L.A. (1986) ... Guest Vocalist
 1986 Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson: Friends and Lovers (Video short)
Carl Anderson
 1986 Hotel (TV Series)
Nelson Hayes
- Hidden Talents (1986) ... Nelson Hayes
 1985 The Color Purple
Reverend Samuel
 1983 Hill Street Blues (TV Series)
Eldridge
- Death by Kiki (1983) ... Eldridge
- The Long Law of the Arm (1983) ... Eldridge
 1980 Family (TV Series)
Weedge
- Such a Fine Line (1980) ... Weedge
 1979 Mind Over Murder (TV Movie)
Baker
 1979 The Incredible Hulk (TV Series)
Oscar
- Like a Brother (1979) ... Oscar
 1978 The Rockford Files (TV Series)
Tony Malavida
- A Fast Count (1978) ... Tony Malavida
 1978 Starsky and Hutch (TV Series)
Marsellus Cobb / Ralph
- Strange Justice (1978) ... Marsellus Cobb
- Class in Crime (1978) ... Ralph
 1977 The Black Pearl
Moro
 1973 Jesus Christ Superstar
Judas Iscariot
 1964 Another World (TV Series)
King Monroe (1997-1998)
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Other Works:

Sang the title song from the movie _Children of a Lesser God (1986)_ (uncredited) See more »

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Personal Quote:

I have lived to see the [musical, Jesus Christ Superstar] recognized as a masterpiece.

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Received threats from people who disapproved of Jesus Christ Superstar (1973). See more »

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