Harvey Nikolai Keith is a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of accomplishments in the film, literature, and art world. He is a director of feature films, having directed "Mondo New York", "Jezebel's Kiss", and "Stand-Ins", which have received impressive reviews from critics.
Keith's film "Mondo New York" was the grand finale film at the Florence film festival in Italy in 1988, while "Jezebel's Kiss" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. His film "Stand-Ins" was praised by critics, with Variety calling it "an unforgettable debut" and FilmFrancais describing it as "a steamy thriller".
Keith is also a novelist, having written "The Eagle and the Sword", which was nominated for a Hugo award in the fantasy category. His latest novel, "The Tsar's Engraver", is a true story about his family's departure from Russia and is set to be published this year.
In addition to his work in film and literature, Keith is a talented artist, having exhibited his paintings and drawings in Europe and Manhattan. His photographs have also been recognized, earning him an honorable mention in the French Photo Magazine's amateur photography competition.
As an actor, Keith has appeared in numerous feature films and starred in his own cable TV series, "The Profession", which was distributed in 80 countries. He has trained with renowned acting coaches, including the late Roy London, Alan Rich, Joan Darling, Ivana Chubbick, and Stella Adler.
Currently, Keith is developing several feature films, including "Shadowjack", "Fallen Angels Cry", "Crimeczars", and "Lucky Luciano", as well as his latest novel, "The Tsar's Engraver", which is set to be published by Firefall media.
Keith's fluency in French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian has enabled him to secure directorial assignments in Europe and Asia, and he has shot commercials for major advertising agencies around the world. His work has been recognized with several awards and nominations, including being named "People's Artist of the Soviet Union" after a well-received screening at The Peoples' Palace of Cinema in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
