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Keith Powers
Born (1992-08-22) August 22, 1992 (age 32)
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).

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
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
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
2019 "Single Again" Big Sean Elliot

Awards Keith Powers Has Won

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2024 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special The Perfect Find Won

See also

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