Bio

Multifaceted American actor, comedian and former college football player, Chase Anthony made his acting debut as Tre in the feature film Holla II.  He has put in notable appearances in the films Journey of a Goddess, Love & Trustand Hidden Treasure as well as television shows Grey’s Anatomy, Lethal Weapon, TheBkdwn, Deal With It, Netflix & Chill and starred in the web series A Whole New Irving, which won him the Best Male Performance from the International Academy of Web Television award.  He has been seen in commercials for Honda, ESPN, and Taco Bell, among others.  Currently you can see Chase in a leading role on the BET+ premium streaming series Bigger, produced by Will Packer Productions, which just completed it’s second season.  The first season can now also be seen on the BET Network.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Chase Anthony grew up in a family of six kids, the only boy among five sisters.  Growing up Chase was able to overcome many challenges of his youth including a father who wasn’t present in his life and mother with drug and alcohol addiction. He left home at the age of 15 and used comedy as a way out of difficult situations and to make new friends.  After leaving home, he stayed with friends and coaches who were mentors, until receiving a scholarship to play football at Concordia College in Minnesota. While attending college, he set his sights on Hollywood, and then made the leap to move west staying with relatives and pursuing his dreams.  He subsidized his ambitions by taking a job as an accountant with an leading entertainment payroll company.  While working his day job he started performing at various comedy clubs at night and begain booking commercials .  He then went on to tour nationwide as the feature act with legendary comedian Sinbad.  He also appeared at various colleges and events such as The Soul Beach Music Festival, as well as taping standup for BET’s 50 Central and Pure Flix Comedy All Stars.  His commanding presence and irrefutable humor continues to light up the stage.

Chase Anthony lives by the saying: “Let’s talk about it.” The ability to communicate what is in your heart, for better or for worse, is where he believes freedom thrives. He strives to be an example to those with the same shared experiences, to let them know that they are not alone and anything can be accomplished.