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Stan Lathan Biography
Birth Name:
Stanley Lathan
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession
Director, producer, writer
Fast Facts
- Began his career in Boston where he moved to pursue a master's degree
- In 1968, helped create and direct Say Brother, a magazine show that reflected the culture and concerns of African Americans
- In 1969, moved to New York
- One of the earliest directors of the preschool tv show Sesame Street
- Co-creator, with Russell Simmons, of HBO's Def Comedy Jam series
- Co-owner of The Simmons Lathan Media Group
Awards
- 2020Producers Guild Awards-Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television: nominated
- 2020Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special: winner
- 2020Producers Guild Awards-Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television: nominated
- 2020Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special: winner
- 2019Directors Guild of America Awards-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials: nominated
- 2019Directors Guild of America Awards-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials: nominated
- 2005Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: nominated
- 2005Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: nominated
Relationships
- Charles Lewis -- Brother
- William Lathan -- Brother
- Arielle Lathan -- Daughter
- Liliane Lathan -- Daughter
- Sanaa Lathan -- Daughter
- Eleanor McCoy -- Ex-wife
- Stanley Edward Lathan -- Father
- Julia Elizabeth (née Dunston) Lathan -- Mother
- Tendaji Lathan -- Son
- Marguerite -- Wife