Antonio D. Charity is from Surry County, Virginia. He is the son of James D. Charity, Sr. and Emily M. Charity. In fact, he is the youngest of their twelve children. He graduated from Howard University's College of Fine Arts where he majored in theatre. He booked his first speaking role on "Homicide" in 1993 while still enrolled at Howard University. He moved to New York City after graduating and has since appeared in numerous television shows, films, commercials and stage productions. He is married to Tige [TIE jee] Johnson Charity of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He met Tige at Sylvia's, a famous soul food restaurant in Harlem, while she was vacationing in the New York City area. In December of 2004 he and Tige relocated to Los Angeles.
