Info

Role

Actor

Date of birth

08/12/1991

Place of birth

San Bernardino, California, USA

Also known as

Keith Stanfield

LaKeith Lee Stanfield

Κιθ Στάνφιλντ

Лейкит Стэнфилд

ليكيث ستانفيلد

莱思·斯坦菲尔德

키스 스탠필드

LaKeith Stanfield

Biography

LaKeith Stanfield is an American actor and musician whose career began with Destin Daniel Cretton’s Short Term 12 (2013), after first appearing in its original short version. Trained through the John Casablancas Modeling and Career Center in Los Angeles, he transitioned from local jobs to film work through persistence and method preparation. His early performances led to collaborations with directors such as Ava DuVernay, Boots Riley, and Shaka King, working across independent and studio productions. On television, his work in Atlanta (2016–2022) expanded his expressive range and earned critical recognition. Parallel to acting, he develops his musical project under the name Htiekal and records with the band Moors, later signing to Def Jam in 2025.

Known For

Short Term 12

Short Term 12

8.4
8.4
Knives Out

Knives Out

7.9
7.9
Selma

Selma

7.5
7.5