Keith Jefferson Wikipedia And Age: How Old Is Was He Before Death?

April 2024 · 3 minute read

This article will inform readers if Keith Jefferson had a Wikipedia page and how old was he before his demise.

Foxx, 55, announced the sad news of his friend Keith Jefferson’s passing on Instagram on Thursday and wrote, “This one hurts.”

“Keith, you’ve been nothing but absolute grace, your whole life, your heart is pure, your love is immeasurable; you were an amazing soul,” Foxx wrote in his caption.

“You are greatly missed by everyone. It will take a while for this to recover, Foxx continued. Hello, my friend. I cherish you.

There has been a frenzy for information on Keith Jefferson since he made his declaration.

Does Keith Jefferson have a Wikipedia page?

Yes, Keith Jefferson has a Wikipedia page that shares his background and also his career. His personal life has also been shared as well.

Wikipedia of Keith Jefferson

Keith Jefferson was an American actor, singer, voiceover and recording artist popular for appearing beside Jamie Foxx on Django Unchained – below is his wikipedia.

Early Life and Education

Keith Jefferson was born to Lovie and the late Reverend Edward Jefferson in Houston, Texas.

He attended Eisenhower High School, where he was an exceptional athlete, competing in football, basketball and track.

Following his early education, Keith Jefferson would attend the US International University/Performing Arts in San Diego where he would receive a BFA in musical theatre.

He then went on to receive an MFA in Acting from The University of Arizona in Tucson.

Career

Keith Jefferson started his career when he was able to land his first featured role in the Emmy-nominated film “Buffalo Soldiers” as Private Andrew Boyer alongside the amazing Danny Glover.

Keith’s baritone is a featured plot line within the film and he performs two solo operettas on the Buffalo Soldiers’ soundtrack.

However, Jefferson jumped to popularity due to working with Jamie Foxx on Django Unchained.

He was chosen by director Quentin Tarantino to portray the shotgun-wielding freed chain gang member ‘Pudgy Ralph’ in the Academy Award-winning “Django Unchained”.

Fellow Django cast members included Oscar winners Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz and Academy Award nominee Samuel L. Jackson.

Keith recently acted in his second project with Tarantino, as Charly in “The Hateful Eight”.

The 70mm (and digital) movie filmed in snowy Telluride, where Keith’s cast-mates included luminaries Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell among a diverse, all-star cast.

He also appeared in other Jamie Foxx movies such as Day Shift and The Burial.

He also had a recurring role, guest starring on the television series “The Jamie Foxx Show”.

Keith’s touring and regional theatre credits include: Jim in “Big River”, the title role in “Othello”, Officer James Bailey in “Superior Donuts”, and the Reverend Avery Johnson in the “Piano Lesson” just to name a few.

In the television movie “The Last Free Man”, Keith was Jeremiah Jessup, paired with legendary Angela Lansbury as his Murder-She-Wrote co-star.

Besides being an actor, singer and accomplished dancer, Keith offers workshops to aspiring entertainers and works as a voiceover artist and director.

How old was Keith Jefferson before his death?

 Keith Jefferson was 53 years old when he passed away.

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