Anthony Anderson to announce shock retirement from acting?

By Smith Alexander
Washington
Last updated on June 12, 2025

Anderson created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Anderson fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in Law & Order, The Shield, Scary Movie 3 or Black-ish, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 54, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 12/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-comedian-author just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouAnthony

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouAnthony was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.