Javon Van Anderson

Javon Anderson grew up in Detroit and played football and attended Chadsey High School and then Wayne State University before finding his passion for acting as an extra in the film Conviction. He credits his aunt Sherita Walker of Detroit with finding him the opportunity that changed his life. From there Javon auditioned for whatever he could, films, commercials, and TV projects, including the film Goosebumps with Jack Black in 2014 when he flew out to Hollywood as one of the last two contenders for a starring role, that he eventually lost out on due to his weight. The rejection inspired Javon to miraculously lose 135 pounds in 7 months transforming himself from an overweight former nose tackle into a fit and muscular leading man. His commitment to weight loss and fitness spurred interviews on Good Morning America and Yahoo Health's Weight Loss Win series. Javon Anderson is a dynamic and versatile actor making his mark in Hollywood with a compelling body of work across film, television, and voice-over. His recent credits include standout performances as Lonnie in Steven Soderbergh's No Sudden Move, a recurring role as Kai in Dark Matter, and Marine Staff Sergeant Derek Jones in NCIS: ORIGINS. He has also appeared on Chicago PD and was featured in the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Official Film. Beyond the screen, Javon is a sought-after voice-over artist, lending his commanding voice to national campaigns for brands like Stellantis / Chrysler and Ford. With extensive training from notable coaches such as Michael Maurice and Robin Givins, Javon is based in LA, and is consistently delivering authentic and memorable portrayals.