Jas Anderson is a trained theatrical actor with a background in Performing Arts High School in New York and Rutgers University. He is a working actor with a notable resume.
Lately, his television career has flourished. In 2015 and 2016, he was busy filming the pilot episode of "The Plug", a half-hour scripted series about Harlem teens, their families, and community. He played Uncle "Ray" opposite Daniel "Diggy" Simmons, Dylan Jenet Collins, and Denyce Lawton.
Jas Anderson was on set for most of 2015-2016, filming various projects, including emotional shorts like Brooklove and the thriller The Final Mission, and energetic TV series roles like "DJ" on the award-winning cyber thriller series Mr. Robot. On Mr. Robot, he played opposite experienced actors like Rami Maliek, Caviezel, and Matt Borner.
He also appeared in the season finale of Law and Order: Criminal Intent, acting opposite Steven Lang, and had a re-occurring role on Law and Order: SVU, playing the role of "Timmer" in the 2015 season finale "Surrendering Noah". Other recent TV appearances include the pilot episode for NYC22 on CBS, White Collar on USA Network, and a co-star role on Person of Interest on CBS.
Jas Anderson has a seasoned film career, with supporting roles in Brooklyn's Finest as K-Rock, directed by Antone Fuqua, and Officer Down as Ellis Dracut, a Lions Gate film. Both roles gave him the opportunity to work with and opposite notable actors like Don Chedale, Wesley Snipes, Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, and Stephen Dorff.
Aside from his charm, wit, and enormous talent, Jas Anderson is a man full of depth. He understands the importance of training, having attended Professional Performing Arts High School in New York City, Rutgers University, and Mason Gross School of the Arts, majoring in theater and studying with William Esper.
Anderson's first theatrical performance was with the legendary Woodie King Jr., and he received an Audelco nomination for Best Male in a Musical for the show Diss Diss Diss Dat at the New Federal Theater. Shortly after, he began to add film and TV credits to his repertoire.
Mr. Anderson's acting talent and work ethic speak volumes for itself, making him a standout in the industry.
