Ernest Anderson
Known for Acting · 25 credits
- Born
- 1915-08-25
- Died
- 2011-03-05
- Place of birth
- Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
Ernest Anderson was born in Lynn MA and earned his high school diploma in Washington D.C. at Dunbar High School, formerly named The Preparatory High School for Colored Youth. Founded in 1891, it was America's first public high school for black students. He earned his bachelor's degree at Northwestern University's School of Drama and Speech. He moved to Hollywood and was working in the service department when Bette Davis arranged for him to interview for the role of Perry Clay in the film "In This Our Life" (1942). Mr. Anderson persuaded the director, John Huston, to change the racist dialog of his character typical of Hollywood in that era, to one of dignified intelligence and emotion. After serving his country in WWII, he returned to Warner Brothers where he continued to humanize the roles of America's black performers. He remained active in film until the late 1960's. He died in DeLand, Florida, on March 5, 2011.
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (22)
North by Northwest
1959
as Porter on Twentieth Century Ltd. (uncredited)
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
1962
as Ernie
… tick… tick… tick…
1970
as Homer
Riff-Raff
1947
as Wong - Houseboy (uncredited)
Princess O'Rourke
1943
as Messenger (uncredited)
The Legend of Lylah Clare
1968
as Hot Dog Man (uncredited)
In This Our Life
1942
as Parry Clay
No Greater Love
1960
as Queto's Father
Buccaneer's Girl
1950
as Mme. Brizar's Footman (uncredited)
No Way Out
1950
as School Teacher (uncredited)
Without Reservations
1946
as Dining Car Waiter (uncredited)
East Side, West Side
1949
The Mississippi Gambler
1953
as Bellhop (uncredited)
Lady on a Train
1945
Sport of Kings
1947
as Alf
Last of the Good Guys
1978
as Uncle Stan
The Iron Mistress
1952
as Riverboat Cabin Boy
The Well
1951
as Ralph Crawford
Backfire
1950
as James - Party Servant 9 (uncredited)
The Peanut Man
1947
as Robert
Three for Bedroom C
1952
as Fred Johnson
Lost in the Jungle
1911
as Hans
About Ernest Anderson
Ernest Anderson was born in Lynn MA and earned his high school diploma in Washington D.C. at Dunbar High School, formerly named The Preparatory High School for Colored Youth. Founded in 1891, it was America's first public high school for black students. He earned his bachelor's degree at Northwestern University's School of Drama and Speech. He moved to Hollywood and was working in the service department when Bette Davis arranged for him to interview for the role of Perry Clay in the film "In This Our Life" (1942). Mr. Anderson persuaded the di… With 25 credits spanning from 1911 to 1978, Ernest Anderson has appeared in 22 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ernest Anderson Movies
- North by Northwest (1959) — as Porter on Twentieth Century Ltd. (uncredited)
- What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) — as Ernie
- … tick… tick… tick… (1970) — as Homer
- Riff-Raff (1947) — as Wong - Houseboy (uncredited)
- Princess O'Rourke (1943) — as Messenger (uncredited)
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