Biography

Donta Tanner is a rising actor, filmmaker, and storyteller whose work blends authenticity, heart, and cinematic vision. A retired U.S. Navy Veteran and former collegiate and professional athlete, Donta brings discipline, grit, and lived experience to every role he takes on.

Inspired by trailblazers like Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Sylvester Stallone, and Vin Diesel-actors who created their own opportunities-he has carved his own path, writing and developing the feature screenplay What's Aloha, a heartfelt, character-driven story rooted in Hawai'i's spirit and the power of second chances.

On screen, Donta's credits span major network principal and co-star roles, each marked by a natural charisma and grounded presence. Off screen, he draws on his diverse background-from real estate and coaching to fitness and the medical field-to craft multidimensional characters with depth and authenticity.

With What's Aloha in development and an ever-growing body of acting work, Donta Tanner is steadily building toward his place among Hollywood's next wave of compelling leading men.
- IMDb mini biography by: Gina Surles