
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Biography
Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates is an American author and journalist. Coates gained a wide readership during his time as national correspondent at The Atlantic, where he wrote about cultural, social, and political issues, particularly regarding African Americans and white supremacy.
Known For
Writer
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Wrong Answer
as Screenplay
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The Water Dancer
as Writer
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The Water Dancer
as Novel
2020
Between the World and Me
as Writer
Actor
2025
Born in the Struggle
as Self
2021
2020
Between the World and Me
as Self
2020
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
as Self - Author and Journalist
2019
Oprah's Book Club
as Self
2018
Explained
as Self (archive footage)
2017
2015
2014
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
2012
Finding Your Roots
as Self
1997
The View
as Self
1996
The Daily Show
as Self
Crew
Producer
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The Water Dancer
as Producer
2020
Between the World and Me
as Executive Producer