Larry Wilmore

Larry Wilmore, an Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, and comedian, achieved significant recognition for his impactful contributions to television comedy and satire. After beginning his career with television appearances in the 1980s on shows such as ‘The Facts of Life’ and ‘Sledge Hammer!’, Wilmore transitioned to writing in the early 1990s for ‘Into the Night,’ ‘In Living Color,’ and ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ His career momentum grew significantly in the late 1990s when he co-created the animated series ‘The PJs’ with Eddie Murphy, which aired from 1999 to 2001. Wilmore then created and produced ‘The Bernie Mac Show’ from 2001 to 2006, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 2002 for the pilot episode. Following the success of ‘The Bernie Mac Show,’ Wilmore executive produced ‘Whoopi’ in 2003.

Larry Wilmore continues to be a prominent voice in media, having hosted the Peacock talk show ‘Wilmore’ in 2020. Since 2017, he has hosted the popular podcast ‘Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air,’ engaging listeners with his unique blend of commentary and humor. His executive producing credits also extend to the insightful documentary series ‘Amend: The Fight for America’ (2021) and the dramatic series ‘Reasonable Doubt’ (2022). Most recently, Wilmore appeared in the feature film ‘Jerry & Marge Go Large’ in 2022.