Shedrack Anderson III

Shedrack Anderson III, born on February 4, 1977, is a talented American actor renowned for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for his role as the charming Jermaine Green in the popular teen series *Just Deal*. Anderson's film career took off with his debut as one of the Lost Boys in Steven Spielberg's classic *Hook*, followed by a significant role as Tommy in Lifetime's *Gracie's Choice*, featuring Diane Ladd and Anne Heche. His filmography includes appearances in *Warriors of Virtue 2* and various guest spots on shows such as *Boston Public*, *The Parkers*, *Hollywood Lives*, *Hip Hop Massive*, and *The Division*. A standout role for Anderson was his recurring character on Disney's *Phil of the Future*.

Anderson's artistic journey began at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where he received the Emerging Artist of the Year Award from PBS. He further honed his craft at the Juilliard School in New York, developing a passion for dance which led him to work with Ballet Hispanico and serve as an assistant choreographer for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. In addition to his acting pursuits, Shedrack has ventured into filmmaking, writing, directing, and starring in the upcoming film *Blood River*, alongside fellow Lost Boy, Dante Basco. He also had a prominent role in the third series of *The Rookie*, a spin-off of *24*. In 1999, he established his own production company to create and produce his projects.