Haskell Vaughn Anderson III (born 26 November 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]
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] In 2011 he played the part again in the off-Broadway production at the 59 East 59th Street Theatre.[citation needed]
He is a company member of the Pacific Resident Theatre in Los Angeles.[8]
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?]
He is 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]