Rico Elliott Anderson is an American film and television actor who has appeared in over 90 TV shows, films, and commercials.
Early life Anderson was born in Seaside, California and is the oldest of eleven children on his mother's side (6 biological and 5 adopted), and the 3rd of 4 children on his father's side.
Career
Anderson's list of film and television credits spans many decades, the most notable recurring TV roles being Herbie on the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series Truth Be Told starring Octavia Spencer, as well as Cornelius Rayburn in The Drop: A Snowfall Saga and Willie Reddish in The Greatest. He has had guest appearances on FBI: International, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, S.W.A.T., The Orville, Star Trek: Renegades, The Rookie, Modern Family, Two and a Half Men, 2 Broke Girls, Bones, NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order, The Bold and the Beautiful and Days of Our Lives.
Select filmography
Television 2026The_Greatest_(2026_TV_series)Willie Reddish4 EpisodesThe_Drop:_A_Snowfall_SagaCornelius Rayburn3 Episodes2025Countdown_(American_TV_series)Randall TooksSeason 1, Episode 122023I Think You Should Leave with Tim RobinsonJackSeason 3, Episode 22023FBI: InternationalDaniel LeDeeSeason 2, Episode 92021B PositiveOfficer NelsonSeason 2, Episode 8 2019Truth Be ToldHerbie18 EpisodesThe RookieAmariSeason 2, Episode 62018S.W.A.T.Young Daniel Sr.3 Episodes 2017The OrvilleMoclan DoctorSeason 1, Episode 3GoliathHankSeason 2, Episode 1RosewoodAgent FitzpatrickSeason 1, Episode 10, Bacterium & the Brothers PanitchThe MickOfficerSeason 1, Episode 12, The WolfThe FostersSwat #2Season 4, Episode 1, Potential Energy2016Grey's AnatomyDonnieSeason 12, Episode 24, Family Affair 2015Code BlackCopSeason 1, Episode 4, Sometimes It's A ZebraStar Trek: RenegadesBorasPilot2012Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23ReggieSeason 2, Episode 4, It's A Miracle... 2012Two and a Half MenM. P. SearleSeason 10, Episode 7, Avoid the Chinese MustardSullivan & SonMikeSeason 1, Episode 2, The Bribe2 Broke GirlsMTA GuySeason 1, Episode 22, And the Big Buttercream Breakthrough 2011Love That Girl!Officer BradleyFatal AttractionModern FamilyPolicemanSeason 3, Episode 6, Go Bullfrogs!Days of Our LivesPublic Defender O'Neill4 EpisodesLaw & Order: LAAlec BrattonSeason 1, Episode 16, Big Rock Mesa 2010Mike & MollyManSeason 1, Episode 3, First KissWeedsBartenderSeason 6, Episode 3, BartenderThe Bold and the BeautifulPrison Guard5 EpisodesJustifiedFBI Agent MurphySeason 1, Episode 4, Long in the Tooth 2009DollhouseAgent2 EpisodesEntourageReporterSeason 6, Episode 2, Amongst FriendsEleventh HourDaveSeason 1, Episode 16, Subway 2008Chocolate NewsBernardSeason 1, Episode 1Root Of All EvilAdmissions OfficerSeason 2, Episode 9, Strip Clubs vs SororitiesMind of MenciaBlack Guy2 Episodes 2006NCISRick SamsonSeason 4, Episode 10, SmokedThe ShieldEritanoSeason 5, Episode 7, Man Inside
Film
Year Title Role Notes2023Rite Of PassageDad2019Get GoneRanger RicoAction On Film International Film Festival - Best Supporting Actor2018Spinning ManReporter #1 20175th PassengerCaptain Arnold ReguineThe Assassin's ApprenticeBlancoJadedCharlesRunawayRenzler2016Dreams My MasterErnie Pasadena International Film Festival - Best Actor2015FearlessCoach Carl2013Things Never SaidLouis2009The Harimaya BridgeGrant Holder2007Derek and DelilaGlen2006Break-Down at El MirageArmand2005The Urban DemographicBob Johnson2002String TheoryMarcus
Video Games
Year Title Role Notes2024StormgateCaptain Nero2015Batman:_Arkham_KnightVarious
References
External links
Website