Lakeith Stanfield is an American Actor and Musician.
Personal Life
His full name is LaKeith Lee Stanfield. He was born on August 12, 1991, in San Bernardino, California. He grew up in Riverside and Victorville with two sisters and one brother. His Zodiac sign is Leo.
Lakeith Stanfield is of Black ethnicity and American nationality. He stands 6 feet and 1 inch (183cm/1.83m) tall and weighs approximately 71 kg (178lbs). His eyes are brown, and his hair is also brown.
Is Lakeith Stanfield A Christian?
No, he isn’t! LaKeith has belief in a religion he invented, dubbed ‘TRU Religion.’
Who Are His Parents?
LakeiGary Stanfield and Karen Garret are his parents
Lakeith Stanfield’s Educational Background
Even though things were hard for LakeiGary’s parents, they were able to support him to achieve his dream of becoming an actor.
He was only 14 years old when he enrolled in the John Casablancas Modeling and Career Center in Los Angeles.
Later, he was signed by an agency, which led to him doing commercial auditions.
Lakeith’s Relationship
Lakeith is in a relationship with Xosha Roquemore and both have a child.
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 |
Lakeith Stanfield’s Acting Career
Lakeith Stanfield made his acting debut in 2008 with the short film ‘Short Term 12.’
The following year, this short film was expanded into a feature film in which he played Marcus. Similarly, in 2014, he released two films titled ‘The Purge: Anarchy’ and ‘Selma.’
Selma was a historical drama film in which he played Jimmie Lee Jackson alongside Tessa Thompson. We saw him in two short films at the beginning of 2015, ‘King Ripple’ and ‘The Ferguson Case, Verbatim.’
As Snoop Dogg, he also appeared in films such as ‘Dope,’ ‘Miles Ahead,’ ‘Memoria,’ and ‘Straight Outta Compton.’
He is best known for his role as Snoop Dogg in the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton.
He also had supporting roles in 2019 films such as ‘Someone Great’ and ‘Knives Out.’ He was recently seen in the 2020 film ‘The Photograph’ as Michael Block and is currently preparing for his upcoming film ‘Judas and the Black.
Lakeith Stanfield’s Career As A Musician
Not only is Lakeith Stanfield an actor, but he is also a musician too. He 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.
Nominations, Recognition, And Awards
Stanfield won an award for a Black Reel Award for Television. He was also nominated for a Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, Two Satelite Awards, a Gotham Award, Two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Five Black Reel Awards.
He was honored for his roles played perfectly in Selma(2014), Straight Outta Compton (2015), Crown Heights (2017), Sorry to Bother You (2018), and Judas and the Black Messiah (2021), the latter most of which earned him an Academy nomination.
Lakeith Stanfield’s Filmography
Lakeith has starred in quite a several films and television series. Below is a handful…
2008/ 2013 | Short Term 12 |
2014 | The Fires, Howling |
2015 | The Ferguson Case, Verbatim |
Tracks | |
King Ripple | |
2016 | Hard World for Small Things |
2021 | The Harder They Fall |
Yasuke | |
2017 | Quest |
2020 | The Photograph |
2023 | Haunted Mansion |
2018 | Sorry To Bother You |
Lakeith Stanfield’s Musical Production
There are songs in the mainstream that has featured Lakeith. He featured in music videos for celebrities including Jay Z.
TITLE (YEAR) | ARTISTE |
When my train pulls in (2014) | Gary Clark Jr. |
Close your eyes (2015) | Run the Jewel |
Moonlight (2017) | Jay Z |
Cold Little Heart (2017) | Michael Kiwanuka |
I hate you (2022) | SZ |
How Much Is Lakeith Stanfield Worth?
Lakeith Stanfield has a net worth of $2 million as of 2022.
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