Emmett Anthony

Emmett "Gang" Anthony (ca. 1889–1931) was an American vaudeville comedian who appeared on stage in various revues and shows. In December 1915 he arrived in New Orleans on the S.S. Brunswick to perform at the Iroquis Theater. He featured as a regular at the Crescent Theatre in 1913. He was in Liza in 1923. He received a favorable assessment for his part in Put and Take.

A June 15, 1912 review in the Indianapolis Freeman described him as excellent and noted his unique and interesting singing.

He has also been characterized as a yodeler-comedian. Along with Charles Anderson of Birmingham he was one of the premier African American yodelers. Beulah Henderson of New Orleans was also a yodeler. He drew praise for his yodeling and comedy in a 1921 revue with Irvin Miller.

He died in a Philadelphia hotel in September 1931, aged 43. Variety reported he died from heart failure following acute indigestion, but that some early stories claimed he died from stabbing. The Chicago Whip stated he had been killed by a lover.