LaKeith Stanfield is an American actor and musician. He was born on August 12, 1991, in San Bernardino, California. He began his acting career in 2013, with a role in the film Short Term 12.
He has since starred in a number of films, including Get Out, Straight Outta Compton, Sorry to Bother You, Knives Out, The Photograph, and Judas and the Black Messiah. He has also starred in the television series Atlanta.
Stanfield is known for his versatility and his ability to play a wide range of characters. He has been praised for his performances in films such as Get Out and Judas and the Black Messiah. He has also been nominated for a number of awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Judas and the Black Messiah.
He has also been nominated for a Critics’ Choice Movie Award, a Gotham Award, two Satellite Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Black Reel Awards.
Stanfield is a talented actor who is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood. He is sure to continue to star in a number of successful films and television shows in the years to come.
LaKeith Stanfield Movies and TV Shows
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Short Term 12 | Mark | Short film |
| 2013 | Short Term 12 | Marcus | |
| 2014 | The Purge: Anarchy | Young Ghoul Face | |
| Selma | Jimmie Lee Jackson | ||
| The Fires, Howling | The Staying One | Short film | |
| 2015 | King Ripple | King Ripple | Short film |
| The Ferguson Case, Verbatim | Dorian Johnson | Short film | |
| Tracks | Lawrence | ||
| Dope | Marquis a.k.a. Bug | ||
| Straight Outta Compton | Snoop Dogg | ||
| Miles Ahead | Junior | ||
| Memoria | Max | ||
| 2016 | Live Cargo | Lewis | |
| Hard World for Small Things | Sev | Short film | |
| Snowden | Patrick Haynes | ||
| 2017 | Crown Heights | Colin Warner | |
| Get Out | Andre Hayworth / Logan King | ||
| The Incredible Jessica James | Damon | ||
| War Machine | Corporal Billy Cole | ||
| Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town | George | ||
| Death Note | Lebensborn Atubia / L | ||
| Quest | Diego | ||
| 2018 | Sorry to Bother You | Cassius “Cash” Green | |
| Come Sunday | Reggie | ||
| The Girl in the Spider’s Web | Edwin Needham | ||
| Time of Day | Himself | Short film | |
| 2019 | Someone Great | Nate Davis | |
| Uncut Gems | Demany | ||
| Knives Out | Detective Lieutenant Elliot | ||
| 2020 | The Photograph | Michael Block | |
| 2021 | Judas and the Black Messiah | William O’Neal | |
| The Harder They Fall | Cherokee Bill | ||
| 2023 | Haunted Mansion | Ben Matthias | Post-production |
| The Book of Clarence | Clarence | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2022 | Atlanta | Darius Epps | 25 episodes |
| 2018 | Random Acts of Flyness | Himself | Episode: “What are your thoughts on raising free black children?” |
| 2019–2020 | BoJack Horseman | Guy (voice) | 7 episodes |
| 2020 | The Eric Andre Show | Himself (co-host) | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Yasuke | Yasuke (voice) | 6 episodes; also executive producer |
| TBA | The Changeling | Apollo | Upcoming series; also executive producer |
LaKeith Stanfield Instagram
LaKeith Stanfield’s Instagram handle is @lakeithstanfield3. He has over 1.2 million followers on the platform. He often posts photos and videos from his personal life and work.
LaKeith Stanfield Relationship
In December of 2022, Stanfield became engaged to model Kasmere Trice. The couple is now married.
LaKeith Stanfield Upcoming movies
| 2023 | Haunted Mansion | Ben Matthias | Post-production |
| The Book of Clarence | Clarence | Post-production |
| TBA | The Changeling | Apollo | Upcoming series; also executive producer |
LaKeith Stanfield Nominations
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Short Term 12 | Chicago International Film Festival | Best Ensemble Cast Performance | Won | |
| Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Male | Nominated | |||
| Satellite Awards | Best Original Song | Nominated | |||
| Seattle Film Critics Society | Best Original Score | Nominated | |||
| Georgia Film Critics Association | Best Original Song | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Tracks | 24FPS International Short Film Festival | Special Jury Citation | Won | |
| Selma | Georgia Film Critics Association | Best Ensemble | Nominated | ||
| San Diego Film Critics Society | Nominated | ||||
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | Nominated | ||||
| Straight Outta Compton | Hamptons International Film Festival | Breakthrough Performer | Won | ||
| 2018 | Sorry to Bother You | Gotham Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association | Best Actor in a Comedy | Nominated | |||
| Get Out | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Atlanta | Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Judas and the Black Messiah | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Actor | Nominated | |
| Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |||
| NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |||
| The Harder They Fall | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Nominated |