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

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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

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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

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Year Title Role Notes
2014–16 Transparent Derek Recurring
2015 Extant Ares Season 2
2017 She's Gotta Have It Greer Childs Series regular
2020 Roswell, New Mexico Diego Recurring
2023 Sex/Life Kam Season 2

References

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  1. ^ "Five Things To Know About 'She's Gotta Have It' Actor Cleo Anthony". Essence. October 24, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Cleo Anthony - Actor". TV Insider. March 6, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 17, 2016). "'She's Gotta Have It': Cleo Anthony Cast As Male Lead In Netflix Series". Deadline. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
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