Larenz Tate's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Rescue Me Black Shawn Love Monkey Shooter Coo… The Royal Family Curtis Royal South Central Andre New Attitude Chilly D

Main Movie Roles 2006 - Waist Deep 2004 - Crash 2003 - A Man Apart 2003 - Biker Boyz 1998 - Why Do Fools Fall In Love 1997 - Love Jones 1997 - The Postman 1995 - Dead Presidents 1993 - Menace II Society

BIOGRAPHY:

Larenz Tate was born on September 8, 1975, on the west side of Chicago to Larry and Peggy Tate, the youngest of three brothers. His other brothers are actors Larron and Lahmard Tate. In 1984, Larenz and his family moved to California. It was while living in California that Larenz's parents got him and his brothers involved in a drama program at the Inner City Cultural Center. At first the boys were interested just to meet girls, however when they saw classmate Malcolm-Jamal Warner get cast in the role of Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" (1984), they began to take it more seriously. From then on, the brothers began getting other small roles. Larenz's career first took off in a Christmas episode of "The Twilight Zone" (1985), after which roles began pouring in. He has gone on to star in both television series and movies.


TRIVIA:

• Frequent co-star of 'Clifton Powell' (qv).
• He is a fan of boxer Sugar Ray Robinson.
• His favorite television programs are _"The Cosby Show" (1984)_ (qv) and _"Sanford and Son" (1972)_ (qv).
• Before portraying him in _Ray (2004/I)_ (qv), he spent time with 'Quincy Jones' (qv).
• His favorite musical artist is 'The Notorious B.I.G.' (qv).
• His favorite film is _Lady Sings the Blues (1972)_ (qv).
• His favorite book is "The Measure of a Man," an autobiography by 'Sidney Poitier' (qv).
• Lives in Calabasas, California.