Lawrence Tanter

Public address announcer

American Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionPublic address announcer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth11/10/1949
Age76 years (died on 24, Sep, 2026)
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of Death24/09/2026

Latest News about Lawrence Tanter

24/09/2026

The Los Angeles Lakers announced the death of longtime public address announcer Lawrence Tanter. He had been the team’s iconic in-arena voice for 43 seasons and was widely known to fans as "LT".

16/06/2026

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Lawrence Tanter was retiring from his long-running public address role after 43 seasons. The team said he would remain involved with the organization in an advisory capacity for game presentation.

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForLongtime public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers
SummaryLawrence Tanter is an American announcer best known as the voice of the Los Angeles Lakers. He was also associated with jazz radio, including work as a program director at KKJZ.

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeUniversity of Dubuque

Personal Life

Birth PlaceChicago, Illinois
Early InterestsBasketball, saxophone, and clarinet

Career

Early CareerWorked in radio in Los Angeles in the 1970s, including KJLH.
Los Angeles LakersBegan as the Lakers' public address announcer in 1982 and served for 43 seasons.
Other WorkProgram director for jazz station KKJZ.
RetirementRetired from the Lakers' PA role after the 2025–26 NBA season.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Played college basketball as a forward.
2. Earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Dubuque.
3. Hosted a student radio jazz show in college.
4. Was a familiar voice during multiple Lakers championship eras.
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