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United States Lahmard Tate is an actor, producer, and writer recognized for his extensive work in film and television, including notable roles in 'Barbershop' and the 'Power' universe.
Lahmard Tate, along with his brothers Larron and Larenz Tate, partnered with the XL Film Festival to bring opportunities, ideas, and people together in Chicago, focusing on making the city a significant hub for film.
Lahmard Tate is part of TateMen Entertainment, a production company he operates with his brothers, focusing on creating and producing various entertainment projects.
Larenz, Lahmard, and Larron Tate have spoken about their connection with the United Way of Greater Atlanta, emphasizing the power of brotherhood and family.
LAWKI Media, with which Lahmard Tate is affiliated, announced a partnership as 2025 Columbia Black Expo Media Partners.
Lahmard J. Tate was born in 1970 and embarked on his career in the entertainment industry, establishing himself as an actor, producer, and writer. His early acting credits include the 1987 film “Barfly” where he appeared as a young character. Tate continued to develop his craft through the early 1990s, participating in projects such as “Night of the Cyclone” (1991), “Across the Tracks” (1991), and television series like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (1992) and “Roc” (1992). These early roles laid the groundwork for his future work in both comedic and dramatic productions.
A significant milestone in Tate’s career came with his role in the 1996 film “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood,” where he played Ashtray’s Father. This was followed by a role in the 2002 hit film “Barbershop” as Billy, a performance that brought him wider recognition. His career further progressed with appearances in major productions such as “Rocky Balboa” (2006) where he played X-Cell. Beyond acting, Tate expanded his involvement behind the camera, engaging in production roles for projects like “Tha’ Crib” (2004) and “The Hot Spot” (2005), often collaborating with his brothers.
More recently, Lahmard Tate has maintained an active presence in television, securing recurring roles in popular series. He portrayed Flip Williams in “All American” from 2019 to 2023 across several episodes. Additionally, he has been a consistent presence in the “Power” franchise, appearing as Kamaal Tate in “Power” (2020) and reprising the role in “Power Book II: Ghost” from 2021 to 2024 for 11 episodes. His work as a producer also includes co-executive producing the podcast series “Bronzeville” from 2017 to 2021. He is part of “The Tate Brothers” production entity, working alongside his siblings Larron and Larenz Tate.
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