Keith David

**Keith David** also known as **Keith David Williams**, was born on June 4, 1956. He is an American actor renowned for his deep voice and captivating screen presence which spans over 300 roles in various media such as film, stage, television, and interactive media. Some of his notable works include films like *The Thing*, *Platoon*, *Novocaine*, *American Fiction*, and many others. In television, he has had significant roles, such as playing Elroy Patashnik in the NBC series *Community*, and the character Bishop James Greenleaf on the drama *Greenleaf* from Oprah Winfrey Network. Apart from his acting, Keith's voice-over career is exceptionally successful, having won an Emmy for his work in *The War* and *Muhammad Ali*, both by Ken Burns. Audiences may be familiar with his work as the narrator for these documentaries as well as his roles in animated films like *The Princess and the Frog* and *Coraline*. Even in the gaming industry, Keith David has made significant contributions; lending his voice to popular video games like *Halo*, *Saints Row*, and *Mass Effect*. Given his vast range of work, Keith's talent in acting and voice-over work has left a significant footprint across multiple platforms of entertainment media.