Cleo Anthony Explained

Cleo Anthony is an American actor and model. Anthony is known for his role in the Netflix series She's Gotta Have It.[1] He has also played roles in Divergent, The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus, and Sex/Life.

Early life

Anthony attended high school in Portsmouth, Virginia. Following graduation, Anthony made his way to Miami, where he was homeless for a time before being discovered by a modeling agency.[2]

Career

In 2017, Anthony was cast as one of the three male leads in Spike Lee's 10-episode 2017 Netflix series She's Gotta Have It, a contemporary updating of Lee's 1986 film.[3]

Selected television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014–16TransparentDerekRecurring
2015ExtantAresSeason 2
2017She's Gotta Have ItGreer ChildsSeries regular
2020Roswell, New MexicoDiegoRecurring
2023Sex/LifeKamSeason 2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-10-24 . Five Things To Know About 'She's Gotta Have It' Actor Cleo Anthony . 2023-08-17 . Essence . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2023-03-06 . Cleo Anthony - Actor . 2023-08-17 . TV Insider . en-US.
  3. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . October 17, 2016 . 'She's Gotta Have It': Cleo Anthony Cast As Male Lead In Netflix Series . July 13, 2017 . Deadline.