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Nate Parker

Birth Name:
Nate Parker
Birth Place:
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack
Nate Parker

Fast Facts

  • Avid supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Peace4Kids
  • Donates his time to coaching children in wrestling
  • Nominated for a Black Reel in 2013 as Best Supporting Actor in "Arbitrage" and as Best Actor in "Red Tails․"
  • Nominated for an Image Award in 2008 as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for "The Great Debaters․"
  • Nominated for an Image Award in 2009 as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for "The Secret Life of Bees․"
  • Provides educational opportunities for males between the ages of 17 and 25 at Wiley College through the 100 Men of Excellence Initiative
  • Winner of Breakthrough Performer at the 2012 Hamptons International Film Festival for "Arbitrage․"
  • Attended Pennsylvania State University
  • Discovered by a talent manager at a convention and talent search while he was waiting on his friend to finish her audition
  • Worked as a computer programmer before starting his modeling career
  • 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
  • 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․"
  • Wrote and directed "#AmeriCAN," a short public service announcement

Awards

  • 2008Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2009Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2012AAFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2012Breakthrough PerformerWinner
  • 2013Black Reel - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2013Black Reel - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2014Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2015Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2015Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2016Grand Prix Asturias - Best Film:Nominated
  • 2016IFJA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2016Sierra Award - Breakout Filmmaker of the Year:Nominated
  • 2016Bronze Horse - Best Film:Nominated
  • 2016Audience Award - Dramatic:Winner
  • 2016Grand Jury Prize - Dramatic:Winner
  • 2017AMAA - Best Diaspora Feature:Winner
  • 2017Black Reel - Outstanding Director, Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2017Black Reel - Outstanding Screenplay, Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2017Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2017Cinema for Peace Award - Cinema for Peace Award for the Most Valuable Film of the Year:Nominated
  • 2017DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2017Humanitas Prize - Sundance Film Category:Winner
  • 2017Image Award - Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Film):Nominated
  • 2017Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2017Image Award - Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Film):Nominated
  • 2019Golden Star - Feature Narrative Competition:Nominated
  • 2019Filming Italy AwardWinner
  • 2021Black Reel - Outstanding Independent Feature:Nominated
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