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The Inkwell is a 1994 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Matty Rich. The film stars Larenz Tate, Joe Morton, Suzzanne Douglass, Glynn Turman, Jada Pinkett and Vanessa Bell Calloway.
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May 25, 2024 · The cast of The Inkwell includes talented actors portraying a group of family and friends who come together for a summer vacation in Martha's Vineyard. The most popular cast member today is Larenz Tate, Drew Tate.
May 1, 2024 · Alongside Tate, the film stars Joe Morton, Suzzanne Douglass, Glynn Turman, Jada Pinkett -Smith and Vanessa Bell Callowa y, and several others. What is special about...
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Drew Tate was a shy 16-year-old who was trying to find a bit of fun and peace of mind after accidentally setting his house on fire. He toted around his best friend—a homemade toy doll named Iago—and his parents believed he might have emotional and/or mental problems. Larenz Tate’s role in The Inkwell came on the heels of perhaps his most famous rol...
Tate had a recurring role on Showtime’s House of Lies in 2013, as Marty Kaan’s (Don Cheadle) younger brother, Malcolm. He is currently slated to appear on Mr. Robinson,an NBC TV series starring Craig Robinson.
Kenny Tate was Drew’s dad and a former Black Panther. He constantly clashed with his brother-in-law, a staunch Republican, over racial and political issues. Morton landed this role just two years after his recurring role on A Different Worldas Whitley’s (Jasmine Guy) fiance, Byron Douglas III.
Scandal fans all know Morton as Papa Pope, Olivia’s speech-giving, B613-leading father. Since The Inkwell, he’s had steady work in Hollywood, appearing on several TV shows, including The Good Wife, Law & Order and Smallville.
Brenda Tate is Drew’s mother, whose sister Francis has a house at the Inkwell, a well-known Vineyard beach. Brenda and Kenny are also dealing with marital issues. Before The Inkwell, Douglas had a recurring role on Against the Law and I’ll Fly Away.
Douglas’ most notable role since The Inkwell has been on the WB series The Parent ’Hood, opposite Robert Townsend, which aired from 1995 to 1999. She has also appeared on The Good Wife, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and The Parkers.
Francis Phillips is Brenda’s sister. She and her husband (Glynn Turman) are both conservatives and supporters of Barry Goldwater. The Tates and the Phillipses constantly clash throughout the vacation. Before this role, Calloway appeared in Coming to America and What’s Love Got to Do With It.
Immediately after The Inkwell, Calloway starred on Under One Roof, a short-lived sitcom in 1995, opposite co-star Morton. Most recently, she’s had a recurring role on Showtime’s Shameless.
Spencer Phillips is Francis’ husband. During a tennis game, he and Kenny get into a heated debate and Kenny ends up punching Spencer in the face. Just before this role, Turman co-starred on A Different Worldas Col. Brad Taylor.
Turman, like his co-star Tate, has had a recurring role on House of Lies, as Marty Kaan’s father, Jeremiah. He will appear in the film Dakota’s Summer this year, according to IMDb. After The Inkwell, he also appeared on The Wire,as Mayor Clarence Royce.
Apr 22, 1994 · Matty Rich's "The Inkwell" tells the story of a 16-year-old kid whose family spends a couple of weeks on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 1976. His uncle and aunt, who have a house there, are wealthy Republicans, with a portrait of Richard M. Nixon on the living room wall.
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Oct 27, 2020 · ESSENCE.com spoke with cast members Larenz Tate, Adrienne-Joi Johnson, and director Matty Rich to reminisce about unforgettable moments.
