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Christian Keyes (born July 24, 1975) is an American actor and model. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Flint, Michigan. Christian started his career in entertainment by performing in stage plays. Later, he moved on to television and movies. Besides acting, he is also a singer, author, and producer. Christian Keyes has one son, named Christian Keyes, Jr.

Christian Keyes: His Life and Career

Christian Keyes was born in Detroit and grew up in Flint, Michigan. He began his career acting in plays on stage. He also worked as a model and a fitness trainer.

Acting on Television

Christian Keyes has appeared in many TV shows. He had guest roles in popular series like Brothers & Sisters and Moonlight. He also appeared in Family Time and Beauty and the Beast. From 2011 to 2014, Keyes had a regular role in the BET comedy show Let's Stay Together.

Keyes also played Michael the Archangel in the hit CW show “Supernatural”. In 2019, he starred as Desmond (Nerón), a main villain, on the CW show DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. He has also been in music videos for artists like Keri Hilson, Ashanti, Ledisi, and Mary J. Blige.

Movies and Stage Plays

Christian Keyes has acted in several movies and TV films. Some of his main roles were in Perfect Combination (2010) and Lord, All Men Can't Be Dogs (2011). He also starred in Note to Self (2012) and Act Like You Love Me (2013). In 2015, he appeared in The Man in 3B.

He also performed in stage plays by Tyler Perry. These include Madea Goes to Jail and What's Done in the Dark. While attending Ferris State University, Keyes joined the Zeta Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

Recent TV Roles

In 2016, Keyes was chosen for a main role in the Bounce TV show Saints & Sinners. He acted alongside Vanessa Bell Calloway and Gloria Reuben. In 2018, Keyes starred as Charlie Riggs in the BET drama series In Contempt. In January 2020, it was announced that he would play Ripley Turner on The Young and the Restless.

Becoming an Author and Producer

Keyes has also written two fiction novels. These books were presented by American author Carl Weber. His novel Ladies Night was released in 2015. This book was later turned into a TV drama series in 2021 called All The Queen's Men. Keyes wrote and produced this show with Tyler Perry Studios. He also stars in the series. Keyes later wrote another novel called Dr. Feel Good, which came out in 2016.

Christian Keyes: Movies and TV Shows

Christian Keyes has been in many films and television series. Here are some of his notable appearances:

Movies

Television Series

Music Albums

Christian Keyes has also released music albums.