Keith Jefferson is a talented individual from Houston, Texas, who attended Eisenhower High School and excelled in various sports, including football, basketball, and track. He went on to pursue his passion for musical theatre, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from US International University/Performing Arts in San Diego, and later a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from The University of Arizona in Tucson.
Keith's professional journey began with his work on Quentin Tarantino's films, starting with his role as Charly in "The Hateful Eight", where he shared the screen with renowned actors Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell. This was not his first collaboration with Tarantino, as he previously appeared as Pudgy Ralph in the Academy Award-winning film "Django Unchained", alongside Oscar-winners Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz, and Academy Award-nominee Samuel L. Jackson.
In addition to his film work, Keith has a strong background in touring and regional theater, with credits that include Jim in "Big River", the title role in "Othello", Officer James Bailey in "Superior Donuts", and the Reverend Avery Johnson in "The Piano Lesson". His early career saw him land his first featured role in the Emmy-nominated film "Buffalo Soldiers", where he played Private Andrew Boyer alongside the esteemed Danny Glover.
Keith's extensive television credits include his role as Jeremiah Jessup in the television movie "The Last Free Man", alongside the legendary Angela Lansbury, as well as a recurring role on the television series "The Jamie Foxx Show". Besides his work as an actor, singer, and dancer, Keith also offered workshops to aspiring entertainers, worked as a voiceover artist, and served as a director. He was a proud member of Actors' Equity and Screen Actors Guild of America, and resided in Los Angeles.
