Introduction
Anthony Dwayne Montgomery (born June 2, 1971, in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American film and television actor, as well as graphic novelist. He is best known for his portrayal of Ensign Travis Mayweather on the UPN science fiction television series Star Trek: Enterprise (the fifth live-action series in the Star Trek franchise). Montgomery is currently playing Andre Maddox on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital.
Early life
Montgomery was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Ball State University with a degree in performance theater and drama. Montgomery did stand-up comedy briefly after graduation, before moving to California.
Career
Film and television
Sometimes credited as "A.T. Montgomery", his first starring role was in the horror-spoof Leprechaun in the Hood (2000) for which he also contributed writing and vocals for several songs. He had a recurring role on the television series Popular before being cast in Star Trek: Enterprise in 2001. In 2004, he returned to stand-up comedy.
Montgomery starred in the film I'm Through with White Girls in 2007. In January 2009, Montgomery appeared in an episode of the Fox series House. In 2013, he appeared briefly as a dud romantic-interest in the show Baby Daddy (season 2, ep. 1), playing a handsome but boring drycleaner the show's (young) grandmother was interested in. In 2013 he also produced and starred in the independent film Chariot, about seven amnesiac strangers who awake on an airliner mid-flight.
In 2015, Montgomery joined the cast of the ABC daytime soap General Hospital playing Dr. Andre Maddox.
Stage
In 2004, Montgomery returned to the stage in Los Angeles, producing the show Dutchman by LeRoi Jones. He has also performed in a number of stage productions. His other stage credits include productions of Working, Oliver, Othello, and Much Ado About Nothing. In the summer of 2005, Montgomery returned to Indiana to star in theatrical fundraisers for charity.
Music
Montgomery has produced one CD of his own music, What You Know About..., featuring four songs about Star Trek themes. In April 2007 Anthony Montgomery signed with the Germany-based AGR Television Records. His (Hip-Hop) debut-album, titled A.T., was released in November 2008.
Writing
In 2013, Montgomery created Miles Away, a hoped-to-be media franchise, about a teenager with special needs who battles aliens. A graphic novel was published in June 2013.
Personal life
Anthony Montgomery was married to Adrienne Montgomery in August 2007. They have a son together (born 2010), and he has a daughter from a previous relationship. His grandfather was jazz musician Wes Montgomery.
Montgomery is a frequent guest at Star Trek conventions. He is a keen martial arts student, and a practitioner of Hapkido. He has also studied Koga Ryu Ninjutsu. Besides singing, Montgomery's other hobbies include diving, swimming, and motorcycling.
Health
In July 2016, Montgomery had a torn meniscus and ligament sprains. In December 2016, he had arthroscopy on his left knee. Montgomery injured his hand on August 20, 2017. His girlfriend and newphew were not hurt, however, his girfriend's son was hurt also.
Philanthropy
In November 2016, Montgomery supported Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation (LAPMF).
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Starfleet Academy | Geoffery Corin (uncredited) | Video Game |
| 1998 | Hard Rain | (uncredited) | |
| 1998 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | State Trooper | Episode: "Deer Hunters" |
| 1999 | JAG | Seaman Hendrix | Episode: "Dungaree Justice" |
| 1999 | Stargate SG-1 | 1st mover in Daniel Jackson’s apartment | Episode: "Forever in a Day" |
| 1999 | Stark Raving Mad | Waiter | Episode: "Fish Out of Water" |
| 2000 | Leprechaun in the Hood | Postmaster P. | Direct-to-video |
| 2000 | Frasier | Waiter | Episode: "Something Borrowed, Someone Blue: Part 1 and 2" |
| 2000 | Movie Stars | Male Student | Episode: "Two Guys, Two Girls and a Guest House" |
| 2000 | Charmed | Paramedic | Episode: "The Honeymoon’s Over" |
| 2000-01 | Popular | George Austin | 11 Episodes |
| 2003 | Half & Half | Ron Brown | Episode: "The Big Keep Your Eyes Off My Prize Episode" |
| 2003 | Player$ | Episode: "Tenacious D a la Mode" | |
| 2003 | Boomtown | Recruit Officer Dwight Baker | Episode: "Wannabe" |
| 2001–05 | Star Trek: Enterprise | Ensign Travis Mayweather | 98 episodes |
| 2007 | I'm Through with White Girls | Jay Brooks | lead character |
| 2008 | An American in China | Sha | |
| 2008 | NCIS | Marine Corporal George Linden | Episode: "Collateral Damage" |
| 2009 | House M.D. | James Carlton | Episode: "Painless" |
| 2009 | Why Am I Doing This? | Lester | |
| 2012 | The Client List | Tim | Episode: "Tough Love" |
| 2011–12 | Single Ladies | Darryl | 8 episodes |
| 2012 | Directing Reality | Kevin | Short film |
| 2013 | Grey’s Anatomy | Chris Ward | Episode: "Sleeping Monster" |
| 2013 | Baby Daddy | Marcus | Episode: "I’m Not That Guy" |
| 2013 | Chariot | Cole | |
| 2015 | The Man in 3B | Avery | |
| 2011 2015–present |
General Hospital | Aaron Andre Maddox |
One episode Series regular; November 2015 to present |
| 2016 | Why Am I Doing This? | Lester | |
| 2016 | Unbelievable!!!!! | Launchman | In post-production |
| 2016 | The Preacher’s Son | Rev. Reynolds | In post-production |
| 2016 | Without Ward | Billy | In post-production |
Awards and nominations
In 2014, Montgomery was nominated for two Glyph Comics Awards for Miles Away. In the March 6, 2017 issue, Montgomery received the Performer of the Week in Soap Opera Digest for his role as Andre Maddox on General Hospital.