Supporting Actor Spotlights - Keith David

Character actor Keith David is known equally for his live-action and voiceover work in projects like 'The Thing', 'They Live', 'Requiem For a Dream', 'The Princess and the Frog', "Community", "Spawn", and "Gargoyles", and has won three Primetime Emmys for his documentary narration work.
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[@RedSpartan32]

I really hope Keith David has seen this. It’s incredible and such a great tribute to one of the best actors of the last several decades.

[@rickifriki]

He's so so talented.

[@bradstein8776]

I work with this man on The Transporter 2 in Miami. I've met a lot of A-list actors, athletes, and other celebrities, he was one of the friendliest and funniest..... What a great experience working with and meeting Keith David. He is a super talented actor with extreme confidence

[@franf.4479]

That has to account for something.

[@ssharkbait]

He made my skin crawl in Requiem for sure. *shivers* Then you cut to Mister Rogers and he’s such a master at what he does and you kinda forget all about him in that movie.

[@joszax]

I love Keith David! As far as I’m concerned, he has the best voice in the universe.

[@minorityhunterzoro2238]

Agreed 💯💯

[@crazyguy_1233]

Keith David is probably my favorite actor. I’d even argue that he is the best actor not just of our time but the best in history. He has mastered the stage, he has mastered acting in movies, he has mastered voice acting, and he has mastered singing. The man is beyond talented. He earned his spot as one of if not the best actors in history.

[@spacedredd]

II have enjoyed Keith David almost all of my life. Platoon, The Thing, and recently Range 15, of course his narrations and voice acting int he anime Princess Monoke he also had donce the narration in that film too. Brandon I have enjoyed your YT post for the past few months. I wanted to recommend another actor Paul Winfield. Very similar to Keith David. Mr. Winfield would do the narration on a real crime show call City Confidential. If this actor fits the requirements you have for video I think it make for a great production. AGAIN! Thank you for your post I really enjoy your videos.....

[@branominal]

Probably my favourite actor. Only found out about him a few years ago, turns out he has acted or voiced characters in a ridiculous number of things I have liked throughout my life. And not because they're all the same, it's varied across genres, target audience ages, different video games, and he can sing as well as act. As others have said he's just so versatile He also seems like a great guy, as in the video he frequently states that he's grateful to be doing what he's doing and loves acting because he loves acting. Not because he's a star

[@SoftwareAgentsTV]

"Nothing gets rid of the blues... like blues music." Love it. I'm so happy this is back.

[@danielbloomquist9810]

Gargoyles was a show of exceptional quality in practically every way, but this man's complex performance as Goliath STILL stands out as nothing short of breathtaking. And what's even more delightful is that he has frequently expressed his pride and fondness for the role and the performance he delivered! What a mensch.

[@12feettall6]

Keith David is a legend i fuckig love his work what a great man!

[@GaryPhelpsII]

I met Keith David at a horror convention in Chicago; he couldn’t have been nicer, but I was so starstruck that I don’t think he got a word in🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Dynamo001]

Keith is one of those great actors that is so versatile, that he is like a pastiche of Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones, and an MMA fighter, all in one. No genre is out of his skill set.

[@Kent-Art]

Always liked this actor. He's a great jazz singer too.

[@PSNmemoryismisery]

I love him. He was in some of my favorite 80’s movies like The Thing. I get excited every time he appears in something I’m watching.

[@NarfiRef]

I swear, listening to him talk about “walking among the grizzlies of Kamchatka” is almost enough to convince me that I have ASMR.

[@nslater1388]

Keith David is in my personal top 10 actors ever. The man also has the voice of God.

[@ThunderWarrior01]

Fantastic tribute to an actor that in every role he’s ever played has always had an ability to capture the essence of what it means to be an actor whether it’s live or voice. Ever since first watching him in The Thing he’s always been a cooler than cool badass that commands your eyes and ears to him whenever he’s on screen.

[@TheNotbadphonedaddy]

Next to Morgan Freeman, I've always thought Keith David had a voice that I can listen to for hours

[@ayannag4760]

Men at Work is a Keith David classic! I love him, thanks for this video - it’s awesome!!! I actually came to KZbin looking for videos of him after watching the PBS Nova special Violence Paradox he narrated.

[@coreylucas5346]

The man, the myth, the legend.

[@ABoyandHisDog-pd3lb]

This man's career is incredible! He has done it all! His voice acting work alone is legendary! Man absolutely does not get NEARLY enough recognition for his range of talent and performances! There's nothing the man cannot play!

[@Komanderkyle3466]

One of the best voice's ever.

[@TheMilkomania]

This was your best vid so far. I didn't even realize Keith David played so many characters

[@UnseenJapan]

You saying "so far" reminds me of how much I miss Brandon uploading.

[@handsomepansom4077]

Great video, they all have an amazing documentary vibe to them. Keep it up 10/10

[@SydalaTristan]

This is such a great recognition of Keith David. His voice acting is such perfection. I could say so much more. Thank you for this! ❤

[@kaivaughn3782]

This man knows exactly what he’s doing!

[@killjoymcquire6340]

Soooooooooo happy you brought this one back! I can't wait to see more of these. I'm still hoping you'll do Mike Starr one day. Think it could be interesting as he's often played bullies and thugs.

[@JurassicRod]

People forget he was the first Black Panther on screen in the 90s marvel animated universe. He's also amazing as Spawn.

[@thumbwarriordx]

I just want to thank you for putting this thumbnail in my face and help me ingrain the name to the face in my mind. One of these days I'll stop confusing Keith David for David Keith. One of these days....

[@angeliquemarquis]

VERY WELL DONE!!! And I will pass this on to the man himself !!!! Keith David has been a fun and adventure filled fried of mine for twenty years now - I AM SURE HE WILL LOVE WHAT YOU DID WITH THIS PIECE ON HIS BODY OF WORK!!! Bravo 👏

[@EvonneLindiwe]

He is one of my favourites my whole life. 💜

[@Shahrezad1]

This was utterly enjoyable to watch. ☺️ Gotta love Keith David. 🥰

[@jamstonjulian6947]

Surprised you didn't mention the Riddick films. Somewhat against type there. Great video though, nice one.

[@davidbow-tie]

A fantastic deep dive into a fascinating actor.

[@newwavepop]

Brandon i loved no small parts and am glad to see you bringing a similar thing back.

[@ronaldh8446]

Happy 63rd Birthday Mr. David.

[@Locadel2003]

I remember him also from pitch black, there is something about Mary, Armageddon

[@MikeMJPMUNCH]

2:18 "They Live" I think that clip is actually Community

[@AdrianMendoza23]

I love Keith David.

[@KyloRen4238]

Happy B-day Keith David. U were amazing legend. I love Halo 2, 3, The Master Chief Collection, 5 Guardians, Teen Titans, Robot Chicken, American Dad, Free Birds, The Princess And The Frog, Volcano, The Thing, Mass Effect 1, 2, 3, Legendary Edition, and Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2. Halo is my favorite game. The music I listen, reminds me of the Church. May the Peace be with u Arbiter, Admiral David Anderson, Sergeant Foley, Lieutenant Fox, Childs and Chief Broadbeak. June 4, 1956 June 4, 2022 through June 4, 3022

[@kevinrox666]

I LOVE Keith David's voice!

[@Only1Rell07]

Keith David in They Live with Rowdy Roddy Piper and in The Thing next to Kurt Russell will always be my favorite movies, and the fact that they were John Carpenter movies made it that much better because i love love love Carpenter and Halloween!!!!

[@95gatorsfan]

This video was great! Keith David is super underrated...you should do William Fichtner next

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Rowdy Roddy Piper one said that was one of the best fights he ever had and he and keep David remain friends until his passing

[@ianthebadguy]

Dammit, KZbin, what do you mean I can only like this video ONCE?!

[@didioskywalker]

Thankyou for reupload! I love your work so much!

[@nevilo1]

Keith David is a whisper off velvet in my ear.

[@miketrotman9720]

Hollywood will suck until he works with David Keith.

[@j_kick1991]

I laughed my ass off at this 😂🤣💀 14:14

[@ayudame]

14:21

[@EDVRTS]

It's a paradox of how he is extremely memorable, yet I haven't remembered the guy from a lot of movies. I feel a bit ashamed.

[@jjpe306]

Great as usual. I think Aloma Wright would be a good subject for Supporting Actor Spotlight

[@johnnythunder196]

Amazing in Men at Work

[@mortonbeard2240]

Been thinking about this scene for years. "I know it's pretty".

[@simonmcguire4290]

Did not know 'The Thing' was his first feature film - impressive, plus he pops up as the president of the USA in Rick & Morty 😂

[@NeuroHead]

A damn fine actor. It has long been my belief that Keith and Kurt Russel could have switch roles in The Thing and the movie would have been just as good. He has great screen presence .

[@MrRoosterCogburns]

He was great in An Officer and a Gentleman.

[@WesCoastPiano]

Are you referring to David Keith or Louis Gossett Jr? 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrRoosterCogburns]

He was also dare devil's father.

[@GankbotShuk]

Keith David, Morgan Freeman, James Earl Jones. They narrate. You listen.

[@derhafi]

Perfect! Thanks for this, keep up the work!

[@PhoebusAmoebus]

Damn, I never realized how prolific he is!

[@84m30]

Keith David is great

[@JosephDutra]

That needle-drop at 19:01 is just the best!

[@modernorpheus]

"Nonfuckwithable"

[@19brittani]

He was provoking me... Men at Work.. his best comedy role.

[@DwRockett]

Love this episode

[@joncarroll2040]

Keith David as a voice over actor is basically the good guy version of James Earl Jones.

[@charleslennonbaker]

Keith David "The Most Dangerous Animal of All"-character "Rotea".

[@kieltaylor3246]

Goliath and Spawn both also come into the "Guy you don't want to fuck with" category too.

[@EvonneLindiwe]

Thailog too.

[@kieltaylor3246]

@@EvonneLindiwe oh yeah of course. Pretty much any of his voice over characters fit into it

[@Silkbandito]

"Now before I start -" that wasn't the end?

[@chrisspathelf2310]

In the Thing Childs is the the thing you can't see his breath.

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Your interpretation of him being like khaki pants is objective or but understandable because no matter what you pair the khaki pants with it will always be at self just like Keith David the reason why he isn't like Gary Oldman not that he doesn't get immersed in any character he plays is that he finds the commonality with the characters that he plays so it's more like he's not playing the character he's just playing extension of himself this is why no matter what hit what he plays he's always himself more like Vince Vaughn

[@multifruti9033]

My favourite episode of The Back Focus

[@MIGBMWLOVER]

in mass effect he is still playing a mentor and a person of authority!

[@lukecockburn1140]

This is a really great video must've took Hella research Amazing editing too

[@greenbird183]

He was in Reading Rainbow

[@sillysissyphus4877]

This earned a Subscriber. I wonder how many other khaki pants actors there are out there.

[@buchan1965a]

You misidentified Dr. Copper. That was actually Garry.

[@hattanalshutaifi4587]

I love Keith David he is one of my favorite black voice actor along with Phil LaMarr kevin michael richardson and cree summer one of my favorite role of his is Goliath spawn Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee and dr facilier

[@PaigeWashington-q2k]

Just got done watching Coraline. He is a treasure

[@KyloRen4238]

Keith David Shows 1. Fire Captain - American Dad 2022 2. Jazz Documentary Narrator - Family Guy 2020 3. Angry Birds & The Fugitive Narrator, Train Robber - Robot Chicken 2012 4. Atlas - Teen Titans 2004 Movies 5. Chief Broadbeak - Free Birds 2013 6. Dr. Facilier - The Princess And The Frog 2009 7. Police Lieutenant Ed Fox - Volcano 1997 8. Childs - The Thing 1982 Games 9. Admiral David Anderson - Mass Effect 1, 2, 3 Legendary Edition 2007 - 2010 - 2012 - 2021 10. The Arbiter, Arbiter - Halo 2, 3, The Master Chief Collection, 5 Guardians 2004 - 2007 - 2014 - 2015 11. Sergeant Foley - Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 2009

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Geoffrey Holder and Keith David was the best Chester cats

[@zombiefulci3301]

I request Uncle Joe Spinell from Maniac, also Godfather and Rocky

[@stevenmarshall9927]

God DAMN his voice sound alot like Nat king Cole when he sings

[@darylobey8867]

Keith david is a black james hong 😊 hes in everything aswell

[@rustyATV]

11:13 ...I have that mug

[@kaleahcollins4567]

His family still lives in Harlem a good majority of them he's a first cousin of my half sisters mother

[@diegodiaz380]

I forgot his other roles. I just despised the man for Requiem for a Dream.

[@theloadedbrush3152]

It's strange, I've always viewed him as a high-profile actor, much like I view Brad Pitt or Jamie Foxx

[@dornravlin]

Kieth David is the balls

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Fun fact if you didn't know when they did the fight scene in they live they actually was fighting that was no stunt choreography in the blood you seen on his head was real

[@jakewayne4245]

Hey Can't Find the Episode Supporting Actor Spotlights with Josh Perry. and when are you go to get Twitter page for Supporting Actor Spotlights. and when are go to Episode of Supporting Actor Spotlights Jeffrey Combs. That one From that say Im asshole with an uzi or Episode Supporting Actor Spotlights Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

[@petlahk4119]

Could you please do Saul Rubinek?

[@ChilliCheezdog]

The Thing. Best horror movie ever.

[@culwin]

Next you can do David Keith

[@MadelynKontis]

Maybe he will. Right now he's reuploading the episodes formerly known as "No Small Parts".

[@culwin]

@@MadelynKontis Yeah I know. He's uploading the videos to KZbin, which is an internet site that shows videos.

[@paintkim9211]

He is really good at Doctor Facilier

[@WesCoastPiano]

But what about David Keith!!?

[@Breeze06]

Hey. Can you make a spotlight of Wood Harris

[@julianathompson173]

Voted world's sexiest man

[@bluetextonwhitebg]

omg you sampled a clip from oldmancooking's channel. it was so sad when he passed away.

[@michaeljones5615]

something about Mary?!?!?!?!?

[@samrussell4065]

Seriously? Keith David is a MAJOR NPC (as himself!!) in Saints Row and you don't mention it?

[@Bobman-ml5qf]

He does

[@samrussell4065]

@@Bobman-ml5qf Not that he's a major character.

[@MD0K]

we need a rick and morty update