Which actor plays Berry Gordy in the 2026 film Michael?

Larenz Tate plays Berry Gordy in the 2026 film Michael.

Berry Gordy founded Motown, the record company that signed the Jackson 5 after the group was discovered by Suzanne de Passe. In Michael, Gordy appears as an important figure in the group’s move from local performances toward national success.

Tate is an American actor known for films and television productions including Menace II Society, Love Jones, and Power. His casting places a recognized performer in the role of the Motown founder whose company helped introduce many major American recording artists.

Berry Gordy is different from Quincy Jones, who is portrayed separately in the film. Gordy is connected to Motown, while Jones is associated with Michael Jackson’s solo recording career and production of Off the Wall.