Larenz Tate

Birth Name:

Larenz Tate

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Created The Tate Bros․ Foundation with his brothers Larron and Lahmard to help raise awareness of Sickle Cell Anemia
Is a mentor and former spokesperson for BLOOM, a social initiative that helps at-risk youths
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․'

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

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