Anthony Montgomery

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1. Behind the camera

   In 2013, Montgomery created Miles Away, a media franchise he hoped would grow, centering on a teenager with special needs who fights aliens. A graphic novel came out in June 2013.

2. 

   First role

   Credited at times as A.T. Montgomery, he landed his first starring part in the 2000 horror-comedy Leprechaun in the Hood, and he also wrote and sang on several of its songs.

3. Beyond film

   In 2004, Montgomery produced the LeRoi Jones show Dutchman in Los Angeles, returning to the stage there. He has also appeared in a number of stage productions.

4. Beyond film

   Montgomery has made a CD of his own music. Titled What You Know About..., it includes four songs that deal with Star Trek themes.

5. Beyond film

   Anthony Montgomery's hip-hop debut album, A.T., came out in November 2008. Earlier, in April 2007, he had signed with AGR Television Records, a company based in Germany.

6. Early training

   Montgomery earned a degree in performance theater and drama from Ball State University. After graduating, he did stand-up comedy for a short time before he moved to California.