Keith David Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Keith David is a talented American actor, voice actor, comedian, and singer. He is known for his roles in Platoon, The Thing, Crash, There’s Something About Mary, Barbershop, Men at Work, Gargoyles, Todd McFarlane’s Spawn, The Princess and the Frog, and The Flash. Some of his notable theater works include Seven Guitars, The Wiz, Jelly’s Last Jam, and Hot Feet. He obtained the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Juilliard School, New York in 1979.

Sun Sign

Gemini

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

Education

Keith David attended Manhattan’s High School of Performing Arts. Later, he joined New York’s Juilliard School in Drama Division, graduating in 1979 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Arched eyebrows
• Prominent grinning smile

Brand Endorsements

Keith David has either endorsed or lent his voice in commercials for brands like –

• Wisk Laundry Detergent Tablets (2001)
• Chevrolet’s “Make Your Money Count” Sales Promotion (2001)
• AT&T (2002)
• U.S. Navy (2002)
• United Parcel Service (2002)
• X-box
• BMW (2009)
• Air America Radio (2004)
• Hennessey V.S. Cognac

Religion

Christianity

Best Known For

His roles in films like Platoon (1986) as King, The Thing (1982) as Childs, Crash (2004) as Lieutenant Dixon, There’s Something About Mary (1998) as Mary’s Dad, Barbershop (2002) as Lester Wallace and Men at Work (1990) as Louis Fedders; and as voice actor in Aladdin (1994–1995) as Minos and King Zahbar, Gargoyles (1994–1997) as Goliath, Thailog, Officer Morgan, and in Todd McFarlane’s Spawn (1997–1999) as Al Simmons / Spawn

As a Singer

He has performed in many Broadway musicals like Jelly’s Last Jam and Hot Feet; and sang in films like Friends on the Other Side in The Princess and the Frog (2009), Memories of You, and O Holy Night in Beautiful Loser (2008), I Got You Babe in Delta Farce (2007), and Sweet Little Jesus Boy in Johns (1996).

First Film

In 1979, he made his theatrical film debut in the crime-drama film Disco Godfather as Club Patron. However, he was uncredited for his role.

In 1982, he made his formal theatrical film debut in the sci-fi horror film The Thing as Childs.

In 1997, he lent his voice in the animated adventure comedy film Hercules for the character of Apollo the Sun God.

First TV Show

In 1983, he made his first TV show appearance in the family musical series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood as Keith the Handyman.

In 1991, he made his debut as a voice actor in the English version of the animated fantasy horror series 3×3 Eyes as Mama.

Keith David Favorite Things

• His Character In Cloud Atlas (2012) – An-kor Apis

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Keith David Facts

1. He had wanted to be an actor since the age of 2.
2. As a kid, he loved old films and watched a lot of them.
3. During the filming of the film Platoon (1986), Keith saved from falling off the open door of the helicopter.
4. He became the new narrator for the City Confidential documentary series after Paul Winfield’s death.
5. He has done many voice-over works with fellow voice actor in animated series such as Aladdin (1994), Fantastic Four: The Animated Series (1994), Justice League (2003), and Teen Titans (2004).
6. In February 2010, two of the animated films Coraline (2009) and The Princess and the Frog (2009) where he lent his voice for the roles of the Cat and Dr. Facilier respectively, got nominated for Academy Awards for “Best Animated Feature”.
7. His name is often confused with another actor David Keith.
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