Keith David

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Keith David born?June 4, 1956
2. Where was Keith David born?Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S
3. What is the career span?Over 400 roles across film, stage, television, and interactive media
4. What is the future honor?Selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026
5. Who is Keith David?Keith David is a famous actor known for his deep, powerful voice and many roles in movies, TV shows, and video games.
6. How many roles has Keith David done?He has done over 400 roles, showing how versatile and reliable he is in the entertainment world.

Baritone: A deep male singing voice, often associated with richness and authority.
Gravitas: A sense of seriousness, importance, and dignity that commands respect.
Interactive Media: Forms of media, like video games, that allow users to actively participate and influence the content.
Genre-Defining: Works that are so influential they help establish or shape the characteristics of a particular artistic category.