Keith Randolph Smith facts for kids

Keith Randolph Smith is a talented American actor. He has appeared in many different types of shows, including movies, TV series, and plays on Broadway. Broadway is a famous theater district in New York City.

Keith Randolph Smith's Acting Career

Keith Randolph Smith has been acting for a long time, starting in 1986. He is known for his strong performances in both serious dramas and other exciting roles.

Movies and TV Shows

Keith Randolph Smith has worked with famous directors like Spike Lee. He appeared in Spike Lee's films Malcolm X and Girl 6. He also played characters in movies like Fallout and Backstreet Justice.

On television, you might have seen him in popular shows. His TV appearances include Law & Order, Cosby, New York Undercover, and Onion SportsDome.

On Stage: Broadway and Beyond

Keith Randolph Smith is very active in theater. He has performed in many plays on Broadway, which is considered the highest level of theater acting in the United States. Some of his Broadway roles include:

• Fences
• Come Back, Little Sheba
• King Hedley II
• The Piano Lesson
• Salome

He also performed in plays in other theaters, known as Off-Broadway or regional theaters. One notable role was in the international tour of the play Jitney in 2001. This play even opened at the National Theatre in London, England.

Voice Acting in Video Games

Besides acting on screen and stage, Keith Randolph Smith has also lent his voice to popular video games. He is the voice of Clay Simons in Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned. Clay Simons is a Road Captain for a group called the Lost. He also provided voices for Grand Theft Auto IV. In 2013, he returned to voice Clay again in Grand Theft Auto V.

His Role in Fences

In 2012, Keith Randolph Smith starred in a production of the play Fences by August Wilson. This play is very famous and was originally performed on Broadway by the legendary actor James Earl Jones. Some critics even said that Smith's performance in Fences was outstanding.

Early Life and Training

Keith Randolph Smith trained to become an actor at a well-known school. He studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, United States. He graduated from this academy in 1986.