Personal Life
Ervin was born in Hollywood, California. He is of Jewish descent on his mother's side, and of African-American and Native American descent on his father's. He was raised in Valencia, California. Ervin has described himself as proud of his Jewish heritage and is a "practicing Zen Buddhist".
While living in Santa Clarita, he swam for Canyons Aquatic Club, and also competed on the Hart High School's swim team in Newhall, California. Anthony enrolled in the University of California, Berkeley, where he received his bachelor's degree in English in 2010.
He is currently pursuing a graduate degree in sport, culture and education at the University of California.
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