LaKeith Lee Stanfield is a multifaceted individual, exceling in both the realms of acting and rapping, hailing from the city of Victorville, California.
As a teenager, LaKeith began pursuing his passion for the entertainment industry, attending the esteemed John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center in Orange County at the tender age of fifteen. This marked the beginning of his journey towards stardom.
Years later, LaKeith took the bold step of auditioning for Destin Cretton's college thesis film, Short Term 12, in 2008. Although the film was initially released in 2008, a revised version, Short Term 12, was released in 2013, ultimately serving as LaKeith's debut as a professional actor.
The success of his debut role paved the way for LaKeith to land a significant role in the highly acclaimed Martin Luther King biopic, Selma, in 2014. This was followed by a string of notable performances in Get Out, Knives Out, The Photograph, and the critically acclaimed series Atlanta on FX, solidifying his position as a talented and versatile actor in the industry.
