Larenz Tate

Starting his acting career at a young age, it wasn't until his big screen debut in 1993's Menace II Society that the world got familiar with Larenz Tate. Since then, the Chicago-born, California-raised actor has showcased his talent in over a dozen major films, including titles like Ray, Love Jones, Dead Presidents and Waist Deep. The famed actor has also played in a number of TV series, from '80s drama 21 Jump Street to '90s sitcom Family Matters, and as Bart "Black Shawn" Johnston in FX Network's Rescue Me.

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Music News: Hip Hop Stars Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Menace II Society

Rappers recall the impact of the groundbreaking film. (5/24/2013)

Larenz Tate, Menace II Society

Playing Caine's fatalistic homeboy, O-Dog, turned Larenz Tate into a bona-fide film star. The Chicago-born thespian continued to churn out memorable performances in classic films like Dead Presidents, Love Jones and Ray. Lately, he's been starring...

Larenz Tate

Larenz Tate has been acting for almost 30 years but most of his memorable roles came in the 1990s, including his role as psychopath O Dog in Menace II Society and Vietnam veteran turned bank robber in Dead Presidents. He also played a troubled ner...

Dead Presidents

Dead Presidents tells the story of a group of friends who can't find work after returning home from the Vietnam war and decide to rob an armored truck. The movie starred Chris Tucker and Larenz Tate. (Photo: Hollywood Pictures)

Larenz Tate on who he’d like to direct music videos for: 

“I would love to work with Rihanna and Maxwell. I’m a fan of Miguel and Florence and the Machine. I like to tell stories, so if people are interested in doing narratives, it would be great to rock with them.” (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ...

Larenz Tate: September 8

The Menace II Society actor turns 37. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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