Biography
Lakeith Stanfield
Lakeith Stanfield, also known as Keith Stanfield, is a famous American actor in the Hollywood film industry. He has been involved in the industry from 2008 to date. His family was economically poor, which led him to face much crisis during his childhood. Later during his teens, he decided to become an actor and also studied acting.
He has successfully completed his dream of being an actor and has shown his acting skills in various movies and series, either leading or supporting roles. However, he is best known for his portrayal in Straight Outta Compton in 2015 as Snoop Dogg. Moreover, Lakeith is also a rapper and has appeared in three different music videos with various artists.
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| Full Name | Lakeith Stanfield |
| Profession | Actor |
| Birth Date | 12 August 1991 |
| Birth Place | San Bernardino, California |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Parents | Father: Gary Stanfield Mother: Karen Garret |
| Siblings | 3 |
| Relationship | Xosha Roquemore |
| Kids | 1 |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Religion | TRU Religion |
| Height | 6 feet and 1 inch (183cm/1.83m) |
| Weight | 71 kg (178lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
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Where was Lakeith Stanfield born?
Lakeith Stanfield was born on 12 August 1991 in San Bernardino, California. He was taken to parents Gary Stanfield and Karen Garret. He has two sisters and one brother with whom he was raised in Riverside and Victorville. Presently, he is 29 years old with the Leo sun sign.
Where did Lakeith receive his education?
Lakeith Stanfield attended the John Casablancas Modeling and Career Center in Los Angeles when he was 14 years old. Later, he was signed by an agency, which led him to do auditions for commercials.
WHat is the distinctive feature of Lakeith Stanfield?
Lakeith Stanfield holds an American nationality and belongs to the Black ethnicity. According to religion, he believed in a religion that he created himself, ‘TRU Religion.’
Besides, he stands 6 feet and 1 inch (183cm/1.83m) tall and weighs around 71 kg (178lbs). He has a pair of brown-colored eyes with brown hair color.
How did Lakeith Stanfield start his career?
Lakeith Stanfield stepped into the acting field in 2008, and he made his debut in a short film called ‘Short Term 12.’ The following year, this short film became a fully-flexed film where he played Marcus.
Movies
Likewise, in 2014, he did two movies named ‘The Purge: Anarchy’ and ‘Selma.’ Selma was a historical drama film where he played the role of Jimmie Lee Jackson, where Tessa Thompson also starred. In 2015, we saw him in two short films, ‘King Ripple’ and ‘The Ferguson Case, Verbatim.’ He also did other movies like ‘Dope,’ ‘Miles Ahead,’ ‘Memoria,’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton as Snoop Dogg.
Similarly, in 2016 he featured as Lewis in ‘Live Cargo’ and as Patrick Haynes in ‘Snowden.’ He also starred in ‘The Incredible Jessica James’ as Damon and in ‘Death Note’ Lebens Dorn in 2017. Furthermore, in 2018 he did three films and one short film in which one was a black comedy film ‘Sorry to Bother You,’ ‘Come Sunday’, and ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web,’ which is an action-thriller film.
He also played a supporting role in the movies from 2019, such as ‘Someone Great’ and ‘Knives Out.’ He was recently seen in ‘The Photograph’ as Michael Block in 2020 and is preparing for his upcoming film ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ and ‘The Harder They Fall.’
Television
Lakeith Stanfield made his debut appearance on the small screen in the 2016 comedy-drama series ‘Atlantic’ as Darius and appeared in 15 episodes. He then appeared in a show called ‘Random Acts of Flyness’ in 2018. He has also lent his voice to Guy’s character in seven episodes of ‘BoJack Horseman’ from 2019 to 2020.
Who is Lakeith Stanfield’s wife?
Lakeith Stanfield is romantically being involved with actress Xosha Roquemore from 2015 to date. Their first kid was born in June 2007.
What are the achievements of Stanfield?
Lakeith Stanfield has achieved his first Chicago International Film Festival Award from his first film in 2014 named ‘Short Term 12.’ He has also won awards like 24FPS International Short Film Festival Award and Hamptons International Film Festival in 2015 for his work in ‘Tracks’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton.’
Is Lakeith socially active?
Lakeith Stanfield is quite active in his social media handles. His Instagram account (lakeithstanfield3) has 942 thousand followers, and his Twitter handles (@lakeithlakeith) have 112.9 thousand followers. Unfortunately, he does not have an official Facebook page.
What is the net worth of Lakeith Stanfield?
Lakeith Stanfield is a famous actor all across the world. He has been living a luxurious lifestyle with a net worth of $2 million as of 2021. Renowned as a self-made man, Lakeith’s income comes from his professional acting career and various endorsement deals.
