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Larenz Tate Biography

Birth Name:Larenz Tate

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Is a mentor and former spokesperson for BLOOM, a social initiative that helps at-risk youths
  • Created The Tate Bros․ Foundation with his brothers Larron and Lahmard to help raise awareness of Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Attended the Inner City Cultural Center drama program with fellow student Malcom-Jamal Warner
  • Lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their three children
  • Was born and raised on the west side of Chicago
  • Quote: "'As an actor, you always want to find a piece of who you are in every role you take on․'"
  • Quote: "'I'm looking to produce more stuff: TV shows, commercials, music videos and short films․ I'm building my catalog so I can have some fun in between the times that I get to a movie․ Read more at: http://www․brainyquote․com/quotes/authors/l/larenz_tate․html'"
  • Larenz and his brothers are the principal partners in their multi-media company TateMen Entertainment
  • Started the Tate Man Entertainment production company with his brothers
  • Was featured in R&B singer Ashanti's music video 'Rain on Me․'

Awards

  • 1992Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor Starring in a New Television Series: nominated
  • 1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor Guest Starring in a Television Series: nominated
  • 1998Black Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1998Image Award-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1999Black Film Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2005ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
  • 2005Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2005Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2006Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
  • 2006Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2006Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2010Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2015Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, TV Movie or Mini-Series: winner
  • 2015Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
  • 2020Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama Series: nominated
  • 2021Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actor, Drama Series: nominated