Keith Powers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 playing different characters in movies and TV shows. Some of his well-known roles include Tyree in the movie Straight Outta Compton (2015). He also played Ronnie DeVoe in the BET TV series The New Edition Story (2017). More recently, he was David in the Netflix movie Uglies (2024). Keith Powers also appeared as Cameron in the Netflix film #RealityHigh (2017).
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Keith Powers' Acting Journey
Starting in Los Angeles
After finishing Sheldon High School in 2010, Keith Powers moved to Los Angeles. He went there with his dad to focus on modeling. He signed with the Wilhelmina Agency, which helps models find jobs.
From Modeling to Movies
In 2013, Keith got a part in the movie House Party: Tonight's the Night. He traveled to South Africa to film this movie. After that experience, he decided he wanted to be a full-time actor.
He played Gutta in the BET hip hop TV series Tales. He was also Cameron Drake in the Netflix movie Reality High. Keith had a regular role on the MTV show Faking It.
Famous Roles and TV Shows
Keith Powers became well-known for his role as Tyree in the movie Straight Outta Compton. He was chosen to play Ronnie DeVoe in The New Edition Story, a popular miniseries. Later, he also starred in Famous in Love on Freeform. In 2019, he appeared in the Netflix series What/If.
In 2024, Keith Powers co-starred as David in the Netflix movie Uglies. This movie is based on a book from 2005 called Uglies by Scott Westerfield.
Keith Powers' Personal Life
Keith Powers is in a relationship with actress and singer Ryan Destiny.
Movies and TV Shows
Movies Keith Powers Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | House Party: Tonight's the Night | Quentin |
| 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 Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Pretty Little Liars | Stringer Guy | Episode: "Gamma Zeta Die!" |
| 2014–2015 | Faking It | Theo | Regular role in Season 2 |
| 2015 | Fear the Walking Dead | Calvin | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Sin City Saints | LaDarius Pope | Main cast | |
| 2016 | Recovery Road | Zach | Regular role |
| 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
| Year | Song | Artist | Role |
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| 2019 | "Single Again" | Big Sean | Elliot |
Awards Keith Powers Has Won
| Year | Award Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2024 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | The Perfect Find | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Keith Powers para niños
