Keith Powers facts for kids
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Keith Powers
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| Born | August 22, 1992 Sacramento, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Keith Tyree Powers (born August 22, 1992) is an American actor and model. He is famous for his roles in movies and TV shows. You might know him as Tyree in the film Straight Outta Compton (2015). He also played Ronnie DeVoe in the BET miniseries The New Edition Story (2017). More recently, he was David in the Netflix film Uglies (2024). Powers also appeared as Cameron in the Netflix movie #RealityHigh (2017).
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Keith Powers' Acting Journey
After finishing high school in 2010, Keith moved to Los Angeles. He went there with his dad to start a modeling career. He signed with a well-known modeling company called Wilhelmina Agency.
In 2013, Keith got a role in the movie House Party: Tonight's the Night. After filming in South Africa, he decided to focus on acting full-time. He played Gutta in the TV series Tales. He also appeared as Cameron Drake in the Netflix film Reality High.
Keith had a repeating role on the MTV series Faking It. He became well-known for his part as Tyree in the movie Straight Outta Compton. He was chosen to play Ronnie DeVoe in The New Edition Story. Later, he co-starred in Famous in Love on Freeform. He also appeared in the Netflix series What/If (2019).
In 2024, Powers co-starred as David in the Netflix film Uglies. This movie is based on the popular 2005 book Uglies by Scott Westerfield.
Keith Powers' Movies and TV Shows
Keith Powers has been in many films and television series. Here are some of his notable roles.
Movies Keith Powers Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | House Party: Tonight's the Night | Quentin | Video |
| 2015 | Straight Outta Compton | Tyree | |
| 2017 | Before I Fall | Patrick | |
| #RealityHigh | Cameron Drake | ||
| Maximum Impact | Special Agent Vance | ||
| 2021 | Violet | Keith | |
| The Tomorrow War | Major Greenwood | ||
| On Our Way | David Adler | ||
| 2023 | Door Mouse | Ugly | |
| The Perfect Find | Eric | ||
| 2024 | Uglies | David |
TV Shows Keith Powers Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Pretty Little Liars | Stringer Guy | Episode: "Gamma Zeta Die!" |
| 2014–2015 | Faking It | Theo | Recurring cast: Season 2 |
| 2015 | Fear the Walking Dead | Calvin | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Sin City Saints | LaDarius Pope | Main cast | |
| 2016 | Recovery Road | Zach | Recurring cast |
| 2017 | Wild 'N Out | Himself/co-team Captain | Episode: "New Edition Cast/Nick Grant" |
| The New Edition Story | Ronnie DeVoe | Main cast | |
| Tales | Amari "Gutta" Anderson | Episode: "Cold Hearted" | |
| 2017–2018 | Famous in Love | Jordan Wilder | Main cast |
| 2019 | What/If | Todd Archer | Main cast |
| 2024 | Emperor of Ocean Park | Lionel | Supporting cast |
Music Videos Keith Powers Appeared In
| Year | Song | Artist | Director(s) | Role |
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| 2019 | "Single Again" | Big Sean | Lawrence Lamont | Elliot |
Awards and Recognitions
Keith Powers has been recognized for his acting talent.
| Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2024 | NAACP Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special for his role in The Perfect Find | The Perfect Find | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Keith Powers para niños
