GaTa Biography
Davionte Ganter, known professionally as GaTa, is an American rapper and actor best known for his role as a fictionalized version of himself named Davionte “Dave” Ganter / GaTa in the FXX TV series Dave, as well as for being the hype man for rapper Lil Dicky throughout his career as well as on the show.
How old is GaTa? – Age
He is 36 years old as of June 30, 2023. The actor was born on June 30, 1987, in South Los Angeles, California.
GaTa Height
The star stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
GaTa Early Life
Ganter grew up in South Los Angeles, where he was adopted out of foster care by an aunt whom he considers his mother. He never knew his biological mother or father. Inspired by the rapper Da Brat, he began rapping while a student at Audubon Middle School.
GaTa Career
Music
As a hype man, the rapper traveled the world performing with rappers including Lil Wayne and Gym Class Heroes, Tyga, and his childhood friend Schoolboy Q, forming the music label G.E.D, which GaTa says stands for “grinding every day, getting every dollar, getting educated daily”. Around 2013, the actor began working with David Burd, known professionally as Lil Dicky, who would become his close friend and with whom he would later star on the comedy-drama Dave. After gaining popularity as an actor, he continued to build his own burgeoning solo rap career.
TV and Film
Davionte began his acting career in the FXX TV series Dave, in which he plays and authentic but “heightened” version of himself named Davionte “Dave” Ganter / GaTa. Having never acted beyond music video or taken any acting classes, he had to audition to play the role of himself on the show. his performance has been well received, leading some critics to say he deserved an Emmy nomination.
In 2022, GaTa appeared in the stoner film Good Mourning with Machine Gun Kelly and Mod San. The actor also appeared on season 1, episode 10 of Apple TV’s Loot as himself. In 2023, he played Pete in the romantic comedy film Anyone but You.
GaTa Net Worth
His net worth is $2 million.
GaTa Movie
2022 – Good Mourning
2022 – On the Come Up
2023 – Self Reliance
2023 – Anyone but You
2023 – Young. Wild. Free
2023 – House Party
GaTa TV Shows
2020 – Tournament of Laughs
2020-present – Dave
2021 – Fast Foodies
2022 – Loot