Who plays Syd Nathan in Get On Up?

Syd Nathan is played by Fred Melamed.

How is Syd Nathan connected to other characters?

Syd Nathan has 2 mapped relationships in Get On Up. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Syd Nathan — Get On Up Character Profile

About Syd Nathan

A label executive who partners with manager Ben Bart to convert the Famous Flames into salaried employees. This decision directly causes the original band members to quit, altering the group's dynamic.

Character Facts

Played by: Fred Melamed
Appears in: Get On Up (2014)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (2)

Syd Nathan — Professional Label Executive — James Brown (Chadwick Boseman)
Syd Nathan acts as the record label executive enforcing restrictive contract terms.
Syd Nathan — Alliance Business Partners — Ben Bart (Dan Aykroyd)
Ben and Syd collaborate on label and management decisions affecting the band.

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