Larry Wilmore: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Larry Wilmore? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

Elister Larry Wilmore III (born October 30, 1961) 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. He was an executive producer for the ABC television series Black-ish, and co-created the HBO television series Insecure with Issa Rae. From 2017 to 2025, he hosted a podcast, Black on the Air, where he discussed current events and interviews guests. He was also the host of the talk show Wilmore.
Quick facts about Larry Wilmore
- Full name: Larry Wilmore
- Born: 1961-10-30
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q6491295
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Who is Larry Wilmore?
Elister Larry Wilmore III (born October 30, 1961) is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actor.
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When was Larry Wilmore born?
Larry Wilmore was born on 1961-10-30.



