Keith William Richards

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Keith William Richards
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Keith William Richards

(1963-04-11) April 11, 1963 (age 61)
OccupationActor
Years active2019—present

Keith William Richards (born April 11, 1963) is an American actor, best known for playing Phil in the 2019 film Uncut Gems .

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Early life

Keith Williams Richards was born in New Jersey. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Stuyvesant Town in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Richards spent his early childhood in Stuyvesant Town until the age of 10. His family then relocated to South Brooklyn, where he grew up. [1] During the September 11 attacks, Richards was in Manhattan, where he and his colleagues hurried to help the victims.

Career

Richards began his career as a longshoreman, working on the Red Hook Piers for American Stevedore. After several years, he transitioned into the Carpenters Union, a family tradition. [1]

His appearance into acting came about in unexpected manner. [2] One day, while walking toward the L train Street in New York City, he was approached by Michele Mansoor, an associate of casting director Jennifer Venditti. She inquired about his acting experience, and Richards, having been previously approached but never pursued acting, replied that he had none. Despite his initial reluctance, Michele persuaded him to attend an audition. This chance encounter eventually led to his debut role in the film Uncut Gems in 2019 [3] [4] and the film was nominated for multiple awards and won 7 of them. Following his debut, he started appearing in a variety of films [5] [6] [7] In 2024, Richards played his first lead role, in the sports-film, Eephus.

Personal Life

In a interview with Uproxx, Richards revealed that he was diagnosed with throat cancer. Richards explained in the same interview that his cancer came from being exposed to Ground Zero toxic dust. He has since been able to seek medical treatment through benefits of the World Trade Center Health Program.

Filmography


Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 Uncut Gems PhilFilm debut
2020Three DeathsManShortfilm
2021The little prince of New YorkHeracleseShortfilm
2023Night CafeManager JackShortfilm
RunUnknownShortfilm
2024 Ponyboi Two-Tone
TrappedMr. MontanariShortfilm
Eephus Ed Mortanian
The ImmigrantBrianShortfilm
TBADirty Finger NailsTBAPre-production
TBALemonade BlessingMitchPost-production
TBASpecial DadMikeShortfilm
TBAAve UTony BleachPre-production
TBA The Blackdamp Walter BishopShortfilm

Music Videos

YearTitleArtistRoleNotes
2021"Plant Life" Parquet Courts Mr. Blue
2023"Monaco" Bad Bunny UnknownUncredited

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