Larenz Tate

Born: September 8, 1975 (Chicago, IL) • Active Ecosystem: 1985 — Present

Latest Release Michael (2026)

Biography

Larenz Tate spent his early childhood on the West Side of Chicago as the youngest of three brothers. In 1984, his family relocated to California, where his parents enrolled the siblings in a drama program at the Inner City Cultural Center. While the brothers initially joined just to meet peers, witnessing classmate Malcolm-Jamal Warner secure the role of Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show inspired them to take the craft seriously. After a standout appearance in a holiday episode of The Twilight Zone, a consistent stream of television and film projects followed, positioning Tate as a generation-defining talent across legendary cinema blockbusters and premium network television series.

Family & Relations Network

Spouse Tomasina Parrott (m. 2006 — present; 4 children)

Parents Larry & Peggy Tate

Siblings Larron Tate & Lahmard J. Tate

Relatives Miles Xavier Tate (Child) • Barton Fitzpatrick (Cousin)

Relational Registry Logs

Acting Credits

In Development / Future Assets

• Untitled Akon/JoJo Ryder Project — Role: TBA (Pre-production)
• M.D. Is for Mr. Doula — Role: Michael Goodman (Pre-production)
• Don’t Ever Wonder — Role: TBA (Post-production)

Year	Project Title	Character Assignment	Rating Index
2026	Michael	Berry Gordy	7.5
2020–2024	Power Book II: Ghost (TV Series — 23 eps)	Councilman Tate	7.5
2017–2020	Power (TV Series — 29 eps)	Councilman Tate	8.1
2019	Business Ethics	Zachery Cranston	4.9
2019	World War Z (Video Game)	Rat Pack (Voice)	6.5
2017	Girls Trip	Julian Stevens	6.2
2016	Game of Silence (TV Series — 10 eps)	Shawn	7.0
2013–2015	House of Lies (TV Series — 10 eps)	Malcolm Kaan	7.4
2015	White Water	Terrance	7.2
2014	Rush (TV Series — 10 eps)	Dr. Alex Burke	7.6
2014	Gun Hill (TV Movie)	Bird Stevens / Trane Stevens	6.4
2004	Crash	Peter	7.7
2004	Ray	Quincy Jones	7.7
1997	Love Jones	Darius Lovehall	7.3
1995	Dead Presidents	Anthony Curtis	6.9

Production Credits

Year	Project Title	Production Track Role
TBA	Don’t Ever Wonder (Post-production)	Executive Producer
2017–2021	Bronzeville (Audio Podcast Series — 15 eps)	Executive Producer
2019	Business Ethics	Executive Producer
2019	Back to the Goode Life	Producer
2016	Beta Test	Producer
2015	White Water	Co-Producer
2005	The Hot Spot (Video Short)	Producer (As ‘The Tate Brothers’)

Directorial Credits

Year	Project Title	Directorial Assignment
TBA	Untitled Akon/JoJo Ryder Project (Pre-production)	Director
2017–2021	Bronzeville (Audio Podcast Series — 4 eps)	Director
2013	Melanie Fiona: “Wrong Side of a Love Song” (Music Video)	Director
2005	The Hot Spot (Video Short)	Director (As ‘The Tate Brothers’)