WHO | HONOREE   Keith David

EMCEE                      Actress, Producer Ryan Bathe

GUEST SPEAKERS    Mayor Karen Bass, Lynn Whitfield, John Carpenter, John C.                                              McGinley

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,847th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Thursday, June 4th, 2026 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6225 Hollywood Boulevard next to the Pantages Theatre

WATCH LIVE             The event will be streamed live exclusively at                                                                    www.walkoffame.com

Keith David will be honored with the 2,847th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 4th at 11:30 am PT at 6225 Hollywood Boulevard. David will receive his star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Ryan Bathe will be Mayor Karen Bass, Lynn Whitfield, John Carpenter and John C. McGinley.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this                                                                                                                            cultural landmark since 1960.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“Keith David has brought unforgettable characters to life throughout his extraordinary career, and it feels especially fitting that his Hollywood Walk of Fame star sits beside Nat King Cole’s — an artist he once portrayed with such grace and reverence.

It’s a beautiful full-circle moment honoring two legendary talents.”
— Ana Martinez, Producer, Hollywood Walk of Fame

Keith David, born and raised in New York City, is a classically trained graduate of New York’s High School of Performing Arts and the Juilliard School. His work has earned him Screen Actors Guild and Tony Award nominations, as well as an NAACP Image Award and three Emmy Awards.

A frequent collaborator with documentarian Ken Burns, David has won three Emmys for his voiceover performances in Jackie Robinson, The War, and Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson. Keith also lent his narrational expertise to the documentaries Muhammad Ali and Leonardo da Vinci by Ken Burns, as well as the forthcoming Crime & Punishment in America. Keith has enthralled viewers with his vocal talents in animated works such as The Princess and the Frog, Gargoyles, Hazbin Hotel, Rick and Morty, and the highly anticipated spinoff President Curtis. Keith appeared in the Oscar-winning film American Fiction, Nope, and classics such as Platoon, They Live, and The Thing. He is also known for his prolific work in films such as There’s Something About Mary, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, and the upcoming My New Friend Jim.

On the small screen, Keith co-stars in the FX series The Lowdown with Ethan Hawke, and completed five seasons starring as Bishop James Greenleaf in Greenleaf. He has also been featured in series such as Abbott Elementary and Community.

True to his reputation as an icon of stage and screen, Keith starred as Floyd Barton in Seven Guitars, was nominated for a Tony for his role as Chimney Man in Jelly’s Last Jam, and has toured with Too Marvelous for Words, playing the legendary Nat King Cole. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Keith released a jazz album in February of 2026.

Keith’s philanthropic work includes supporting such charities as Inner City Youth Orchestra of L.A.. the Black Theatre Network, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Harvest Home L.A. and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S WALK OF FAME 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a celebration of art, entertainment, and all things Hollywood. Star ceremonies are broadcast worldwide, connecting fans with their favorite artists. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame on behalf of the City of Los Angeles. Honorees are selected by a committee of their peers. Sponsors fund the star, the ceremony, and the maintenance of the legendary attraction. The Walk of Fame is free to all. To learn more and find your favorite stars, visit www.walkoffame.com.

Hollywood Walk of Fame contact: Ana Martinez, [email protected]

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (HCC)

Since 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce exists to promote and enhance the business, cultural, and civic well-being of Hollywood. With some 700 members representing over 148,000 employees, the Chamber is the largest business organization in Hollywood. It serves as a place for diverse members to foster and implement big ideas that help drive commerce and improve the community of Hollywood. The Hollywood Chamber is the proud steward of two global icons: the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign. Ron Frierson is the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO and Ron Halden is COO. Jerry Neuman is the 2026/2027 Chair of the Board. To make a difference, connect with us at www.hollywoodchamber.net.