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LaKeith Stanfield

Birth Name:
LaKeith Lee Stanfield
Birth Place:
San Bernardino, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
LaKeith Stanfield

Fast Facts

  • His portrayal of FBI informant William O'Neal in "Judas and the Black Messiah" was critically acclaimed and garnered him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • Received 2021 Gotham Awards ensemble tribute along with other cast members of "The Harder They Fall․"
  • In high school, Stanfield joined the drama club and after landing a role in “Honk! The Musical” playing the frog, resolved to become an actor
  • Stanfield performs under the stage name Htiekal and is currently working on his debut album, "Self Control․" He is a member of a band named Moors

Awards

  • 2014BFCC Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
  • 2014Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2014Black Reel - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male:Nominated
  • 2014Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Male:Nominated
  • 2014GAFCA Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
  • 2014INOCA - Best Original Song:Nominated
  • 2014SDFCS Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2014Seattle Film Critics Award - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
  • 2014WAFCA Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2015GAFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2015Breakthrough PerformerWinner
  • 2017AAFCA Award - Breakout Performance:Winner
  • 2017Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2017INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2017MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Duo:Nominated
  • 2017The BAM Award - Best Cast:Nominated
  • 2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2018Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2018Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Series:Winner
  • 2018CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2018Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2018INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2018OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2018Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2019Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2019Black Reel - Outstanding Actor:Nominated
  • 2019Critics Choice Award - Best Actor in a Comedy:Nominated
  • 2019ICS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble of the Decade:Nominated
  • 2020Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2020OFTA Film Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2021Oscar - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
  • 2021Black Reel - Outstanding Actor:Nominated
  • 2021Ensemble Award - Black Cinema & Television:Winner
  • 2021Tribute AwardWinner
  • 2021IFJA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2021MNFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2022Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2022Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2022Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2022Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2023Peabody Award - Entertainment:Winner
  • 2024Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2025VHS Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
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