Larry Wilmore
Biography
Elister L. Wilmore is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actor. He served as the Senior Black Correspondent on The Daily Show from 2006 to 2014 and hosted The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore in 2015 and 2016. He is also the creator of the sitcom The Bernie Mac Show. Additionally, Wilmore is credited as an executive producer on the show Reasonable Doubt.
Career overview
Elister L. Wilmore is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actor. His television career includes serving as the Senior Black Correspondent on The Daily Show from 2006 to 2014, and hosting The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore in 2015 and 2016. In addition to his on-screen roles and hosting work, he is the creator of the sitcom The Bernie Mac Show.
Continuing his work in the television industry, Wilmore has also served as an executive producer, such as on the show Reasonable Doubt, where cast members noted how seamlessly the veteran actor stepped into the production.
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76 titles- Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America (2026) as Barney
- Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (2025) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (2024) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
- Reasonable Doubt (2022) Executive Producer
- Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022) as Steve
- Ghosts (2021) as Walter
- Amend: The Fight for America (2021) as Self
- Amend: The Fight for America (2021) Executive Producer
- Upload (2020) as Mr. Whitbridge
- Upload (2020) as Kamyar Whitbridge
- Wilmore (2020) as Self - Host
- Derek DelGaudio's In & of Itself (2020) as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Clarence
- The Laundromat (2019) as Jeff
- grown-ish (2018) Creator
- Shut Up and Dribble (2018) as Self - Entertainer
- Behind the Curve (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- The Mayor (2017) as Vern
- Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs (2017) as Self
- Insecure (2016) Writer
- Insecure (2016) Creator
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Difficult People (2015) as Larry Wilmore
- The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015) as Himself - Host
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- black-ish (2014) Writer
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014) as Larry (voice)
- Playing House (2014) as Dr. Ullman
- Date and Switch (2014) as Mr. Vernon
- Instant Mom (2013) as Franklin Turner
- Joe, Joe & Jane (2013) as Waiter
- Malibu Country (2012) as Mr. Clark
- Vamps (2012) as Professor Quincy
- Larry Wilmore Talks About Race, Religion and Sex in Utah (2012) as Himself
- Happy Endings (2011) as Mr. Forristal
- Love Bites (2011) as The Boss
- Love Bites (2011) Writer
- Traffic Light (2011) as Harvey
- Dinner for Schmucks (2010) as Williams
- The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (2010) as Self - Correspondent
- Accidentally on Purpose (2009) as Dr. Roland
- I Love You, Man (2009) as Justice Of The Peace
- Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (2009) as Self
- Help Me Help You (2006)
- The Office (2005) as Mr. Brown
- The Office (2005) Writer
- The Office (2005) Consulting Producer
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Dr. Greer
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Whoopi (2003) Writer
- Whoopi (2003) Producer
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) Writer
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) Executive Producer
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) Creator
- The PJs (1999) Executive Producer
- The PJs (1999) Writer
- The PJs (1999) Creator
- Teen Angel (1997) Writer
- Teen Angel (1997) Consulting Producer
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Correspondent
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) Writer
- The Show (1996) Director
- The Show (1996) Writer
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Bus Driver
- Sister, Sister (1994) Writer
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) Writer
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) Co-Producer
- The Ghost Writer (1990) as The Paramedic
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Terrorist #3
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- One Attempt Remaining
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Larry Wilmore best known for?
Larry Wilmore is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (2026), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Reasonable Doubt (2022), Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022).
When and where was Larry Wilmore born?
Larry Wilmore was born on October 30, 1961 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Larry Wilmore have?
Larry Wilmore has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is Larry Wilmore's background in cinema and television?
Elister L. Wilmore is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actor. He served as the Senior Black Correspondent on The Daily Show from 2006 to 2014 and hosted The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore in 2015 and 2016. He is also the creator of the sitcom The Bernie Mac Show. Additionally, Wilmore is credited as an exec...