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My Take
Keith David is my favorite kind of actor: the one who never needed top billing to become indispensable. That seismic bass voice is instantly recognizable, but what I admire is the discipline behind it — LaGuardia training, serious stage work, and the same total commitment whether he is facing down an alien in The Thing or voicing Goliath in Gargoyles. Across four hundred-plus roles he has functioned as a quality guarantee; when his name appears, I trust the production a little more. The Emmy for narration felt overdue. In an industry obsessed with stars, David proves that craft, consistency, and a voice like rolling thunder build a legacy just as durable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keith David
- Name (Japanese)
- キース・デイヴィッド
- Reading
- きーす・でいゔぃっど
- Born
- June 4, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / voice actor / singer
2. Background
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Narrator
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Thing | — | |
| Notable work | Gargoyles | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Keith David born?
Born June 4, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Keith David from?
Keith David is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Keith David do?
Keith David works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, voice actor, singer.
What is Keith David known for?
Notable works include The Thing, Gargoyles.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.