Keith Robinson (actor) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Keith Robinson
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Robinson in 2020
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Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
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| Other names | Keith D. Robinson |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Genres | R&B |
Keith Robinson is an American actor and R&B singer. He is known for his roles in TV shows like Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue and movies such as Dreamgirls.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Keith Robinson was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and later moved to Evans, Georgia. While attending the University of Georgia, Keith signed a music contract. He joined Motown Records, a famous music label. However, his music was never officially released by them.
Keith's Acting Journey
After college, Keith moved to Los Angeles, California. He decided to try acting. His first big role was in the TV series Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. He played Joel Rawlings, the Green Lightspeed Ranger. This was a starring role for him.
Movies and TV Shows
After Power Rangers, Keith appeared in several movies. These included Fat Albert and Mimic 3: Sentinel. He also acted in popular TV shows. Some of these were American Dreams, Monk, and Over There.
Keith had a recurring role on the TV show Half & Half. He played Chester Fields in the Fox show Canterbury's Law. One of his most famous roles was C.C. White in the movie Dreamgirls. This film was based on a popular Broadway musical. In the movie, Keith sang a version of the Dreamgirls song "Family." He also performed "Patience" with his fellow cast members at the 79th Academy Awards. This song was new for the film. Keith also appeared in the movie This Christmas.
In March 2025, it was announced that Keith joined the cast of Beyond the Gates. He plays the character Ted Richardson. His first appearance on the show was on May 16, 2025.
Keith's Film and TV Roles
Keith Robinson has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2001 | The Princess & the Marine | Trucker |
| 2003 | Mimic 3: Sentinel | Desmond |
| 2004 | Fat Albert | Bill Cosby |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | C.C. White |
| 2007 | This Christmas | Devean Brooks |
| 2010 | Dear John | Captain Stone |
| 2014 | Get On Up | Baby Roy |
| 2017 | All Eyez on Me | Atron |
| 2021 | Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday | Joe |
| 2022 | Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story | Thomas Dorsey |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue | Joel Rawlings / Green Lightspeed Ranger | Main Cast |
| 2001 | Power Rangers Time Force | Joel Rawlings / Green Lightspeed Ranger | Episode: "Time for Lightspeed" |
| 2002–06 | Half & Half | Neil Crawford | Recurring Role |
| 2003–05 | American Dreams | Nathan Walken | Recurring Role |
| 2005 | Over There | PV2 Avery "Angel" King | Main Cast |
| 2005 | Monk | Sgt. #2 | Episode: "Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic" |
| 2008 | Comanche Moon | Joshua Deets | Miniseries |
| 2010 | Castle | Random Pierce | Episode: "Under the Gun" |
| 2014 | NCIS | Henry Caldwell | Episode: "The Searchers" |
| 2016–22 | Saints & Sinners | Miles Calloway | Main Cast |
| 2022 | A Million Little Things | Dre Washington | Recurring Role |
| 2025 | Beyond the Gates | Ted Richardson | Main Cast |
Music Videos
Keith Robinson has also appeared in music videos.
- "Love Somebody"(2016)
- Got Your Back (2010) by T.I. featuring Keri Hilson
See also
In Spanish: Keith Robinson (actor) para niños
