Stanley Anderson

Stanley Anderson (October 23, 1939 – June 24, 2018) was an American character actor known for his role as Drew Carey's father on The Drew Carey Show. Born in Billings, Montana, Anderson attended Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High School, and Billings Senior High School. He graduated from San Jose State University in the 1960s with a master's degree in theatre. Anderson served two years in the military in Korea before pursuing a career in acting. Prior to his film and television work, he amassed over 23 years of experience in over 200 productions as a professional actor, performing at esteemed theaters such as Arena Stage, ACT, The Actors Company, and the California Shakespeare Festival.