# Happy Anderson

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Podcast: [An Actor Despairs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/an-actor-despairs-92642)
Published: 2026-04-14T10:36:30+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/an-actor-despairs/episodes/happy-anderson
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Duration seconds: 4190

## Resource

Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Happy Anderson, known for Mindhunter , The Knick , and The Standoff at Sparrow Creek , to discuss his journey from upstate New York to a thriving career in film and television, his early days in community theater and breakthrough in Equus , overcoming substance abuse and finding sobriety, navigating the challenges of today’s acting landscape, and his upcoming role in Brigadoon at the Pasadena Playhouse, along with hard-earned advice for actors chasing longevity in the craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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