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Larry Wilmore

Larry Wilmore

Actor and producer · Born October 30, 1961 (64) · Los Angeles, California, USA

Elister L. Wilmore is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actor. Wilmore 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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 30, 1961 (64)
From
Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Actor and producer
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 41 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 30% in 30 days

What are Larry Wilmore's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Society.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
31%
Society
29%
Bonds
26%
Morality
6%
Power
4%
Ideas
4%
Community4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 3 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 3 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 0

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 1 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 2 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
4
Hopeful
4
Warm
4
Contemplative
3
Absurd
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Larry Wilmore's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 28 of their 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Larry Wilmore's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

41 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page; 19 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: an Almost History of America(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as Barney

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all shows

  • Jerry & Marge Go Large(2022)

    as Steve

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Reasonable Doubt(2022)

    Show 29 episodes · Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • The Jennifer Hudson Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Ghosts(2021)

    Show 2 episodes · as Walter

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Amend: The Fight for America(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · Executive Producer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Upload(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Kamyar Whitbridge · as Mr. Whitbridge

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • The Laundromat(2019)

    as Jeff

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • A Black Lady Sketch Show(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Clarence

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Grown-ish(2018)

    Show Creator

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • The Mayor(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Vern

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Insecure(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · Creator · Writer

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Difficult People(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Larry Wilmore

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero(2014)

    Show 61 episodes · as Larry (voice)

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Black-ish(2014)

    Show 1 episode · Writer

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Playing House(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Ullman

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Date and Switch(2014)

    as Mr. Vernon

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Instant Mom(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Franklin Turner

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Malibu Country(2012)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mr. Clark

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Vamps(2012)

    as Professor Quincy

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Love Bites (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · Writer · as The Boss

  • Happy Endings(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mr. Forristal

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Traffic Light(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Harvey

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Dinner for Schmucks(2010)

    as Williams

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Accidentally on Purpose(2009)

    Show 5 episodes · as Dr. Roland

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • I Love You, Man(2009)

    as Justice Of The Peace

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Help Me Help You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • How I Met Your Mother(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Greer

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Office(2005)

    Show 50 episodes · Consulting Producer · Writer · as Mr. Brown

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Whoopi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 22 episodes · Producer · Writer

  • The Bernie Mac Show(2001)

    Show 104 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • The PJs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 43 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Writer

  • Teen Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 17 episodes · Consulting Producer · Writer

  • The Jamie Foxx Show(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · Writer

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • The Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Writer

  • Sister, Sister(1994)

    Show 5 episodes · Writer · as Bus Driver

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air(1990)

    Show 24 episodes · Co-Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Ghost Writer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as The Paramedic

  • Sledge Hammer!(1986)

    Show 2 episodes · as Terrorist #3

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The Facts of Life(1979)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • One Attempt Remaining (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 83rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 41 titles, 40 of them dated from 1979 to 2026; peak year 2022.

Biggest box office

Dinner for Schmucks (2010)

$87M worldwide

Highest rated

Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022)

Midcredits 82nd

Most popular right now

Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014)

Film career

19792026

Peak 2022 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting29 of 41: 26 only acting, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score54thDirecting1 of 41: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting12 of 41: 2 only writing, 10 with another role · typical Midcredits score61stProducing8 of 41: 2 only producing, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score68thOther crew4 of 41: 1 only other crew, 3 with another role

41 titles, 10 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 3 of them.

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s1 · acting1990s7 · 2 acting · 6 crew2000s7 · 5 acting · 3 crew2010s17 · 14 acting · 4 crew2020s7 · 5 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 5 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Larry Wilmore's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 42nd percentile, the median of all 6; across a limited sample of 3 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Approval · how many liked their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Reach · how many have seen their films

94thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 32 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor, producer

Amend: The Fight for America (2021)

84th percentile spread · 20% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor, writer, producer

The Office (2005)

Midcredits 99th · 93% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Larry Wilmore work with?

People who share at least 2 of Larry Wilmore's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Andrew D. Weyman shares the most, 2.

Directors