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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.
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Given Name: Keith David Williams
Born: Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: June 4, 1956
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1977-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Margit Edwards, Dionne Lea Williams
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Mufasa: The Lion King
Heist 88
All Fun and Games
Nope
Unplugging
Black as Night
The Gateway
The Seventh Day
Horizon Line
21 Bridges
The Wedding Year
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Love Jacked
Night School
American Dresser
Ray Meets Helen
Savage Dog
Christmas in Compton
Chain Letter
The Princess and the Frog
Final Analysis
Marked for Death
Men at Work
They Live
Hot Pursuit
Platoon
The Thing
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