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LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield is an American actor and musician known for film and television roles in *Short Term 12*, *Selma*, *Get Out*, *Sorry to Bother You*, *Knives Out*, and *Judas and the Black Messiah*.

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LaKeith Stanfield is an American actor and musician known for film and television roles in *Short Term 12*, *Selma*, *Get Out*, *Sorry to Bother You*, *Knives Out*, and *Judas and the Black Messiah*. He was born in San Bernardino, California, and has also appeared in the FX series *Atlanta*. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in *Judas and the Black Messiah*.

Early life

Stanfield was born in San Bernardino, California, in 1991. Sources say he was raised in or around Victorville and Riverside, California, and became interested in acting as a teenager.

Acting career

He first appeared in the short film *Short Term 12* in 2008 and later made his feature-film debut in the 2013 adaptation. He went on to roles in commercially and critically notable films such as *Selma*, *Get Out*, *Sorry to Bother You*, *Knives Out*, and *Judas and the Black Messiah*.

Television work

Stanfield joined the cast of *Atlanta* in 2016, where he plays Darius. The series is one of his best-known television credits.

Recognition

He received widespread recognition for *Judas and the Black Messiah*, which brought him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Sources also note additional critical attention for his work in *Short Term 12* and *Atlanta*.

Key facts

  • Stanfield is credited as both an actor and musician.
  • His film debut was in *Short Term 12* (2013) after an earlier short-film version in 2008.
  • He appeared in major films including *Selma*, *Get Out*, *Sorry to Bother You*, *Knives Out*, and *Judas and the Black Messiah*.
  • For *Judas and the Black Messiah*, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
  • He has had a recurring role on the FX series *Atlanta* since 2016.

Frequently asked questions

What is LaKeith Stanfield known for?
He is best known for acting roles in *Short Term 12*, *Selma*, *Get Out*, *Sorry to Bother You*, *Knives Out*, *Judas and the Black Messiah*, and the series *Atlanta*.
When was LaKeith Stanfield born?
He was born on August 12, 1991.
Where is LaKeith Stanfield from?
He was born in San Bernardino, California, and later lived in Victorville and Riverside, according to available sources.
Did LaKeith Stanfield receive an Oscar nomination?
Yes. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for *Judas and the Black Messiah*.
Is LaKeith Stanfield also a musician?
Yes. Multiple sources describe him as both an actor and musician, and some also refer to him as a rapper.
What is LaKeith Stanfield’s birth name?
His birth name is LaKeith Lee Stanfield.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaKeith_Stanfield
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupations, years active, spouse, children.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3147751/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, early career, and major acting credits.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3147751/
    Supports: Overview of career and notable screen credits.
  4. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakeith_Stanfield
    Supports: Nationality, birthplace, career highlights, and Oscar nomination.
  5. Wikipedia (Basque) — https://eu.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaKeith_Stanfield
    Supports: Filmography highlights, acting and music background, and Oscar nomination.
  6. Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/lakeith-stanfield-637747/biography
    Supports: Early interest in acting, early credits, and television work.