LaKeith Stanfield
LaKeith Lee Stanfield, born on August 12, 1991, is a celebrated American actor known for his diverse range of roles across film and television. He burst onto the scene with his feature film debut in the critically acclaimed *Short Term 12* (2013), which earned him a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award. His career skyrocketed with standout performances in notable films such as *Get Out* (2017), *Sorry to Bother You* (2018), *Uncut Gems* (2019), *Knives Out* (2019), and *Judas and the Black Messiah* (2021). The latter earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
In addition to these acclaimed projects, Stanfield has appeared in a variety of films including *Selma* (2014), *Dope* (2015), *Straight Outta Compton* (2015), *Crown Heights* (2017), *The Photograph* (2020), *The Harder They Fall* (2021), *Haunted Mansion* (2023), and *The Book of Clarence* (2023). On the small screen, he garnered critical acclaim for his role in the series *Atlanta* (2016–2022), which won him a Black Reel Award for Television. Currently, he stars in the horror series *The Changeling* (2023–present), further solidifying his status as a versatile and talented performer in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
Roofman
Play Dirty
Snowden
The Photograph (2020)
The Girl in the Spider's Web
Judas and the Black Messiah
Memoria
The Incredible Jessica James
Come Sunday
Crown Heights
Sorry to Bother You
Straight Outta Compton
Selma
Get Out
The Book of Clarence
Knives Out
Live Cargo
Someone Great
The Purge: Anarchy
Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town
War Machine
Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
Death Note (2017)
Uncut Gems
The Harder They Fall (2021)
Haunted Mansion
Miles Ahead
Short Term 12
Dope (2015)
Atlanta
Yasuke