Tatem Spearman was born in Charleston, SC. She identifies as an Atlanta native as most of her childhood was spent there, with her 5 younger brothers and sisters. Tatem's first work in the film industry was as an extra. She worked one day, and fell in love. Over the next year, she transitioned from being a piano teacher to into working in film full time, mainly as an extra. Indies caught her attention, and she began picking up various crew gigs as well as acting gigs. Shortly thereafter she joined IATSE Local 479 as an electrician. She began modeling on the side, and then was signed to ECT Talent Agency. Now, as a SAG-AFTRA member, her focus is on stunts and acting. With a background of many extreme sports and martial arts, her favorite role to play is the badass chick.