Nate Parker Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated for a Black Reel in 2013 as Best Supporting Actor in "Arbitrage" and as Best Actor in "Red Tails․"
• Winner of Breakthrough Performer at the 2012 Hamptons International Film Festival for "Arbitrage․"
• Avid supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Peace4Kids
• Donates his time to coaching children in wrestling
• Nominated for an Image Award in 2009 as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for "The Secret Life of Bees․"
• Nominated for an Image Award in 2008 as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for "The Great Debaters․"
• Provides educational opportunities for males between the ages of 17 and 25 at Wiley College through the 100 Men of Excellence Initiative
• Attended Pennsylvania State University
• Worked as a computer programmer before starting his modeling career
• Discovered by a talent manager at a convention and talent search while he was waiting on his friend to finish her audition
• Quote: "Any time you're going to be able to stand up in front of people and speak passionately about something, it helps for you to know what you're talking about․"
• Is featured on the soundtrack for the film "The Great Debaters" with the song "Run Run/All Hid" in 2007
• Wrote and directed "#AmeriCAN," a short public service announcement
• Was an NCAA All-American in wrestling in 2002 while attending the University of Oklahoma, and was also a High School All-American while at Great Bridge High School
• Wrote a 100 page paper on his character to prepare for his role in "The Great Debater․"