Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr
Appearances: 2Shows: 2Latest: Jun 18, 2026
Latest appearance: Jun 18, 2026 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! →
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. is a literary scholar, historian, and filmmaker known for his work exploring African American history and culture. He is widely recognized for his books, documentaries, and academic leadership in the field of African American studies.
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1)
Interview
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. on Finding Larry David & Jimmy Kimmel’s Roots & How He Started His Show
Henry Louis Gates Jr. discusses Finding Your Roots through discoveries involving Larry David, Jimmy Kimmel and LL Cool J, including family ties to slavery, the Holocaust and a previously unknown adoption. He explains the show’s ethics protocol for unexpected parentage and how the series grew beyond its original focus on African American genealogy.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (1)
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