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A West Coast native with roots in the Bayou, his early memory of asking and being granted the opportunity to sing at his church at the age of six, started his passion for performance. Years later a fellow church member told his family of the Northwest School of the Arts and suggested he apply. It was there he was exposed to various disciplines within the Arts (Theater, Singing and Dance) and it was there where he was able to refine his skills.

Through college (Jackson State University) he participated in many groups and performances, and although graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, he maintained his passion.

While living in Chicago Anthony further honed his skills performing in several Theater productions as well as numerous Commercials and Industrials. Whether on the West Coast (Los Angeles), East Coast (New York), "3rd" Coast (Chicago) or Deep South, he is a face and personality to be remembered.

Attended same elementary school of actor, Marcus Chong.

Attended same private arts school of musician, Stone Gossard.

Agent gave him the nickname &quot;APC&quot; when she tired of saying Anthony Pierre Christopher, soon Casting Directors and Clients began using the moniker.

Was considered for the role of Chuck in R. Kelly&#39;s original series &quot;Trapped in the Closet&quot; role went to fellow actor and friend, Malik Middleton.

Initiated into the Delta Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at Jackson State University (MS).

In preparation for role in Short titled &quot;Rain - A Love Story?&quot;, trained three months in Shidokan Kickboxing.

Creole Ancestry - African American, French, Spanish and some Native American.

Has a 2002 Joseph Jefferson Awards, Best Ensemble Nomination as a member of the cast of Five Guys Named Moe, for which he also received a Black Theatre Alliance Awards, Best Actor in a Musical/Revue Nomination and Best Ensemble Win.

Featured in the February 2015 issue of Bayou Life magazine as an &quot;up and coming&quot; artist in Los Angeles.

Has a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Jackson State University.

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