Nate Parker - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	November 18, 1979
Age	46
Birthplace	Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio - (see also Nate Parker's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Goat
Generation	Generation X
Known For	Starring in and directing 'The Birth of a Nation' (2016); roles in 'Beyond the Lights,' 'Red Tails,' and 'The Great Debaters'.

Intro

Nate Parker is an American actor, director, producer, and writer best known for his leading role and directorial debut in the film "The Birth of a Nation" (2016). He has appeared in several other acclaimed films and is also recognized for his activism and public speaking.

Early Life & Background

Nate Parker was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. He grew up in a single-parent household and later attended Pennsylvania State University, where he competed in collegiate wrestling before pursuing a career in acting.

Career Highlights

• Starred in 'The Great Debaters' (2007)
• Played a leading role in 'Red Tails' (2012)
• Directed, produced, and starred in 'The Birth of a Nation' (2016)
• Appeared in 'Beyond the Lights' (2014)

Trivia

• 'The Birth of a Nation' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016, where it won both the Audience Award and the Grand Jury Prize.
• He was an All-American wrestler at the University of Oklahoma.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Parker
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1950086/