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JAS ANDERSON BIO: You may have seen or even heard Jas Anderson’s voice in various TV commercials. He has been seen in Commercials for Reese Peanut Butter Cups, Spike, Verizon, McDonalds and even in the world famous video Game Grand Theft Auto as OG Loc (Rockstar Video Games). These days the acting has become a rotation of serious and compelling roles that often leave those watching riveted and wanting more. Working with indie directors like Khary Jones in shorts such as Hug and The Nanny, gave Jas the ability to show range of character and his uncanny ability to emotionally pull the audience in. In other Indie films like The Tombs directed by Jerry Lamothe, Jas was able to give a compelling but eerie and jaw dropping performance. While he admires working with independent directors he is no stranger to the big screen. His supporting roles in BROOKLYNS FINEST as K-Rock directed by Antone Fuqua and his Supporting role in OFFICER DOWN as Ellis Dracut a Lions Gate film; both roles gave him the opportunity to work with and opposite Don Chedale, Wesley Snipes, Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, Stephen Dorff and another of other notables in the business.
The past few years Jas Anderson has been most visible on television. His newest TV credits are the season finale of Law and Order Criminal Intent opposite Steven Lang, He has also been Guest star on Law and Order SVU, playing the role of Timmer, which he was also cast for 2 episodes including the season finale. The pilot episode for NYC22, White Collar on USA channel, Co-star on Person of Interest on CBS allowed Jas to play opposite experienced actors like Harold House Moore, Jim Caviezel and Matt Borner.
Aside from his charm, wit, and enormous talent Jas Anderson is a man full of depth and enormous talent. Mr. Anderson needs no clichés like "on the rise" or even "soon to be household name" his acting talent and work ethic speak volumes for itself.
Career Highlights:
2012 - NYC 22 (TV Series) – Pilot – Morries 'Mo' Bailey –Memorable role in this NBC pilot playing troubled neighborhoodfriend opposite actors Harold Hose More and Adam Goldberg in theseries about Six diverse NYPD rookies patrol the gritty streets of upperManhattan.2013 - Person of Interest (TV Series) – The Crossing – BloodLeader Played the Leader of the Bloods (Gang Members) in “TheCrossing” episode of the CBS 4 year running series about an ex-assas-sin and a wealthy programmer who save lives via a surveillance AI thatsends them the identities of civilians involved in impending crimes.However, the details of the crimes, including the civilians' roles, areleft a mystery.2013 - WHITE Collar - (TV Series) – No Good Deed - GlassRepairman #2- Plays a Glass Repairman in episode on the 6 yearrunning USA Network Series about a white collar criminal who agreesto help the FBI catch other white collar criminals using his expertise asan art and securities thief, counterfeiter, and conman.2013 - Officer Down as – Ellis Dracut Worked along side StephenDorff and James Woods and Soulja Boy in the supporting lead role ofEllis Dracut for the new Lionsgate film Officer Down2013 - For Brothers (TV Movie) – Jason A Dramedy, from DirectorNadine Barnett Cosby, about 4 successful friends who end up living inNYC after graduating from college. Their friendships are tested whensecrets start to unravel from their past.2015 - The Final Mission (Short) – Lex (Hit man) Three hit men,one mission, and the search for an answer. Played opposite AmadeoFusca and Directed by Winston James
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Burnsides counter part is the talented Jas Anderson who stars as the striking"roughneck". Supported by a clever and diverse cast, Lil Bit and Pooquie takeviewers on an emotional journey through the ups and downs of a love tocomplicated to explain in words but felt at every turn- DYMIR | Mused MagJas Anderson delivers a unique and piercing performance, full of depth and pain,with his portrayal of music producer CurtisJas Anderson is one of those rare finds. I work with new and upcoming talent allthe time and you are going to hear big things from Jas in my opinion”-Antoine Fuqua"I love working with up and coming young actors and being able to find new andexciting talent. Jas is one of those special talents that we will all be hearing a lotfrom. I am glad to have had the opportunity to work with him and look forward toworking with him many, many times as he rises in his career and explores hisobvious coming success." - Don Cheadle"Jas has a really bright future in this business. He is a great actor and I lovedworking with him. I would do it again anytime" - Wesley Snipes