Keith Robinson (actor)
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| Keith Robinson | |
| Born | Kentucky |
| Notable roles | * Joel Rawlings in Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue * Bill in Fat Albert * C.C. White in Dreamgirls |
- For the comedian, see Keith Robinson.
Keith Robinson is an American actor and R&B singer.
Robinson was born in Kentucky, grew up in the Augusta, Georgia suburb of Evans, and later moved to Atlanta. While attending the University of Georgia, Robinson signed a recording contract with Motown Records, although the label never issued any of his material.
Moving to Los Angeles and touring to acting, Robinson gained a starring role in the TV series Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue as Joel Rawlings, the Green Ranger. 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.
Most recently, Robinson appears 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.
[edit] Trivia
- Keith 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.
