Keith Robinson | |
|---|---|
 Robinson in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | January 17, 1976 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Early life
Robinson was born in Louisville, Kentucky, attended public schools in Greenville, SC, and later moved to the Evans suburb of Augusta, Georgia. While attending the University of Georgia, Robinson signed a recording contract with Motown Records, although the label never issued any of his material.
Career
Moving to Los Angeles and turning to acting, Robinson gained a starring role in the TV series Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue as Joel Rawlings, the Green Lightspeed Ranger.[1] After the end of the series, he appeared in such films as Fat Albert, and Mimic: Sentinel. Robinson also appeared in such television series as American Dreams, Monk, and Over There.
Robinson and Obba Babatundé (who portrayed C.C. White in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls) both had recurring roles on the UPN series Half & Half. Robinson recently played the role of Chester Fields, on Fox's Canterbury's Law. Most recently, Robinson appeared in the supporting role of C.C. White in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. The film includes a Robinson-led version of the Dreamgirls song "Family". Robinson joined his fellow Dreamgirls cast members to perform "Patience", one of the new songs written for the film, at the 79th Academy Awards ceremony. He appeared in the film This Christmas. Robinson also performed in Comanche Moon:Road to Lonesome Dove.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Princess & the Marine | Trucker | TV movie |
| 2003 | Frozen Impact | Camera Man | TV movie |
| Mimic 3: Sentinel | Desmond | Video | |
| 2004 | 30 Days Until I'm Famous | Shane | TV movie |
| Fat Albert | Bill Cosby | [2] | |
| 2005 | The Reading Room | Darrel | TV movie |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | C.C. White | |
| 2007 | This Christmas | Devean Brooks | |
| 2010 | Dear John | Captain Stone | |
| When The Lights Go Out | Gary | Video | |
| Dogs of Chinatown | Russian Bartender | TV movie | |
| 2011 | 35 and Ticking | Phil | |
| Hopelessly in June | Blair Callahan | ||
| 2012 | Dysfunctional Friends | Dennis | |
| If You Really Love Me | - | TV movie | |
| Redemption Of A Dog | Willard | ||
| Divorce Invitation | Scott | ||
| 2013 | Caught on Tape | Sean | |
| 24 Hour Love | Manny | ||
| Forbidden Woman | Elston | ||
| 2014 | Four Seasons | Xavier | |
| Act of Faith | Patrick | ||
| Cru | Marshall 'M.O.' Ogden | ||
| Get On Up | Baby Roy | ||
| Lap Dance | Himself | ||
| Lyfe's Journey | David Lyfe | TV movie | |
| 2016 | Mouthpiece | Himself | |
| 2017 | All Eyez on Me | Atron | |
| Our Dream Christmas | Tim Purnell | TV movie | |
| 2018 | The Products of the American Ghetto | Silk | |
| Gangland: The Musical | Maurice | ||
| 2019 | A Christmas Love Story | Brian | TV movie |
| 2020 | Open | Cameron | TV movie |
| Somebody's in My House | - | ||
| 2021 | Redemption in Cherry Springs | Jake Collins | TV movie |
| Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday | Joe | TV movie | |
| Sister Swap: Christmas in the City | Joe | TV movie | |
| 2022 | Fallen Angels Murder Club: Friends to Die For | Bill Lynley | TV movie |
| Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story | Thomas Dorsey |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue | Joel Rawlings | Main Cast |
| 2001 | ER | William White | Recurring Cast: Season 7 |
| Power Rangers Time Force | Joel Rawlings | Episode: "Time for Lightspeed" | |
| 2002-06 | Half & Half | Neil Crawford | Recurring Cast: Season 1, Guest: Season 2-4 |
| 2003-05 | American Dreams | Nathan Walken | Recurring Cast |
| 2004 | NYPD Blue | Darnell 'DJ Drayno' Ellison | Episode: "Passing the Stone" |
| 2005 | All Saints | Noel Bassette | Episode: "Boys Will Be Boys" |
| Over There | PV2 Avery "Angel" King | Main Cast | |
| Monk | Sgt. #2 | Episode: "Mr. Monk Gets Stuck in Traffic" | |
| 2008 | Comanche Moon | Joshua Deets | Episode: "Part 1-3" |
| Canterbury's Law | Chester Fields | Main Cast | |
| 2009 | Monk | Officer Darden | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Critic" |
| 2010 | Dark Blue | Michael Dupree | Episode: "Liar's Poker" |
| Castle | Random Pierce | Episode: "Under the Gun" | |
| Lie to Me | Rudy | Episode: "Smoked" | |
| 2011-12 | Love That Girl! | Maverick | Recurring Cast: Season 3 |
| 2012 | The Glades | Darryl McMillan | Episode: "Poseidon Adventure" |
| 2013 | White Collar | Angelo Wells | Episode: "Empire City" |
| Second Generation Wayans | Brock Matthews | Episode: "Cut!" | |
| 2014 | One Love | Devin Carter | Recurring Cast |
| NCIS | Henry Caldwell | Episode: "The Searchers" | |
| 2016 | Major Crimes | Miguel | Episode: "Foreign Affairs" |
| 2016-22 | Saints & Sinners | Miles Calloway | Main Cast |
| 2021 | Bump | Angus | Episode: "Driftwood" |
| The Grid | KR | Episode: "Episode #1.6" | |
| 2022 | Bust Down | Boone Jackson | Episode: "Pitching Tent" |
| A Million Little Things | Dre Washington | Recurring Cast: Season 4 | |
| 2023 | Crimson Hearts Collide | Zeke | Main Cast |
Music Videos
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Got Your Back" | T.I. featuring Keri Hilson |
Music videos
- "Love Somebody"(2016)
- Got Your Back (2010)[3]
References
- ↑ "Keith Robinson Talks Playing Green Ranger & Working W/ Bill Cosby on Fat Albert". thisis50.com.
- ↑ "December 2006 DREAMGIRLS: An Interview with Keith Robinson". www.blackfilm.com.
- ↑ "Video: T.I. f/ Keri Hilson – 'Got Your Back'". Rap-Up. July 22, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2010.