Keith David

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Recent Role:
Carl-Trent on Allen Gregory
Gender:
Male
Birthplace:
Harlem, New York, USA
Birth Name:
Keith David Williams
AKA:
Keith David Williams
Keith David was born in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, and raised in East Elmurst, Queens, New York, USA. As a child he realized he wanted to act after playing the cowardly lion in his school's production of "The Wizard of Oz". He later enrolled in New York's High School of the Performing Arts and continued his studies at Juilliard. After graduation he was hired as an understudy for Tullus Aufidius in William Shakespeare's "Coriolanus". In 1992 he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his role in the Broadway play "Jelly's Last Jam".

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    8 Great
    Wow - Keith David is also from Queens! I knew there was a reason I've always liked this talented actor. hide show

    I too am a native New Yorker and was raised in Queens, N.Y. I know, therefore, that you don't simply "enroll" in The High School for The Performing Arts - you must audition and be accepted. What this tells me is that Keith David displayed talent at a very early age. While I'm looking forward to seeing him in the new series, The Cape - I have many other favorite Keith David characterizations - for example, the soldier he portrayed in Platoon. A particular favorite of mine is his wonderful narration of the documentary series "Jazz" - by Ken Burns. As someone else has said in their review, he has a wonderful voice.

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    He's wonderful!! If anyone saw him they would easily recognize him! hide show

    Keith David is a truly amazing actor with some very impressive experience and a magical voice to match. He is definitely one of my all time favorite actors. His voice is easily recognizable in all of the movies, cartoons, and other t v works that he does. I think someone somewhere should give him a show. He'd be truly wonderful no matter what it is.

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    10 Perfect
    Instantly recognizable voice, delightful smile and undeniable acting talent. A perfect package! hide show

    Keith David's voice never fails to send shivers down my spine. His voice is electrifying and he is a very lovable actor. Even in a dark and serious film like "An Eye for an Eye" I just wanted close my eyes and listen to him speak. He is positively hypnotic!

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