Keith David is an Emmy Award-winning actor, voice artist, and producer whose career spans over four decades. With more than 300 roles in theater, television, and film, his commanding presence and distinctive voice have made him a Hollywood icon. He has appeared in classics like The Thing, Platoon, They Live, Requiem for a Dream, and Nope. On television, he starred as Bishop James Greenleaf in OWN’s Greenleaf (5 seasons) and has lent his voice to beloved projects like Disney’s Mufasa, Gargoyles, Spawn, The Arbiter in Halo, and multiple Ken Burns documentaries.

Many know Keith from his work as an award-winning actor, but many may not know music is, in fact, his first love. Combined with his talent as an actor, Keith’s work as a musician earned him a Tony Award nomination for his role as Chimney Man in Jelly’s Last Jam; he has also toured Too Marvelous for Words, portraying the legendary Nat King Cole. Keith is the voice behind “Friends on the Other Side,” one of the most popular songs in Disney’s expansive catalog, performing as Dr. Facilier in The Princess and the Frog.

In 2025, Keith recorded his first full-length jazz album with Grammy-winning producer Brian Bacchus, with the first single set for release in June. A three-time Emmy winner, Keith David continues to captivate audiences with his unparalleled talent across multiple mediums.