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Keith David on his incredible career: ‘I want you to understand Black men as full-scope human beings’
Keith David, the veteran American character actor known for his instantly recognisable deep voice, has amassed more than 400 screen credits over a five-decade career spanning film, television, animation and video games. Now 70, he continues to work prolifically, having recently wrapped the comedy My Friend Jim opposite Rob Lowe, while also appearing in the series The Lowdown and The Hawk, and taking on his first standalone lead role in President Curtis, a Rick and Morty spinoff.
David spoke to the Guardian shortly before heading to San Diego Comic-Con to promote President Curtis, reflecting on a body of work that includes The Thing, Platoon, There's Something About Mary and Nope, as well as documentary narration and voice roles in Rick and Morty and Call of Duty games. Despite recently injuring his arm in a gym accident around his Hollywood Walk of Fame induction in June, he says he is on the mend and shows no sign of slowing down, describing work as what motivates him to keep going.
In short
- Character actor Keith David has over 400 screen credits across five decades.
- At 70, he's landed his first lead role, in Rick and Morty spinoff President Curtis.
- Recently injured his arm in a gym mishap but says he's recovering well.
Explained simply
Keith David is an American character actor recognised for his distinctive deep voice and a career spanning nearly fifty years. With more than four hundred screen credits across film, television, animation and video games, he has established himself as one of the most prolific working actors in contemporary entertainment.
His film and television roles include acclaimed films such as The Thing, Platoon and Nope, alongside substantial voice work for popular franchises including Rick and Morty and Call of Duty. He has also narrated numerous documentaries throughout his career, demonstrating his range across different media and platforms.
Now in his seventies, David's long career has made him a significant figure recognised across multiple generations of audiences. He recently gave an interview reflecting on his work and approach to the roles he takes on, speaking with the Guardian whilst promoting his first standalone lead role in the animated spinoff President Curtis.
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