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Haskell V. Anderson III

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Haskell Vaughn Anderson III (born November 26, 1943)[1][2][3] is an American film, television and theater actor. He is most known for his role in the 1989 martial arts film Kickboxer.[4] He starred in the 1976 film Brotherhood of Death and appeared in the 2007 independent feature Boy and Dog.[citation needed]

Theater

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His stage performances include Tracers in New England and Australia. In Lions, a play by Vince Melocchi about the Detroit Lions, Anderson played the role of Bisquit. He is a recipient of the NAACP Image Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the original play Rounds by Sean Michael Rice.[5] In 2010, he appeared as Frank Malgado in the world premier of Vince Melocchi's Julia.[6][7] He is a company member of the Pacific Resident Theatre in Los Angeles.[8]

Film

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In the early 1980s, he was involved with the L.A. Rebellion black film movement at UCLA, appearing in shorts by S. Torriano Berry (Rich, 1982) and Monona Wali (Grey Area, 1982).[9]

Along with screenwriter Mugs Cahill, Anderson developed the story for 40 Days Road and is attached to star in the film project which is currently seeking financing.[when?]

Other work

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As of 2014, Anderson was a guest artist at Professional Arts Lab, at the University of California, Santa Barbara.[5]

In 2010, Anderson was selected for a two-year term to serve as president of Catholics in Media, based in Los Angeles.[10]

Personal life

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Anderson is a major proponent of blood platelet donation, which he has participated in personally for years.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Profile
  2. ^ Profile
  3. ^ Profile
  4. ^ "PREMIERE: David Bridie Unveils Moving New Clip". TheMusic.com.au. January 30, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Haskell Vaughn Anderson III". Professional Arts Lab, University of California, Santa Barbara. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  6. ^ Stoudt, Charlotte (December 16, 2010). "Theater review: 'Julia' at Pacific Resident Theatre". LA Times. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  7. ^ Spindle, Les (December 20, 2010). "Julia (Review)". Backstage.com. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  8. ^ "Members". Pacific Resident Theatre. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "LA Rebellion: Haskell V Anderson III". UCLA Film and Television Archive. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  10. ^ Deffner, Elisabeth (May 1, 2012). "Familiar with controversy, 'Catholic Oscars' honor their heritage". The Catholic Register. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  11. ^ "Blood and Platelet Donor Reflects on Decades of Saving Lives". Cedars-Sinai. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
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