Keith Kelly(IV)
- Actor
- Director
- Cinematographer
Keith Kelly is a professional film, TV, and commercial actor and VO artist based in
Chicago, Illinois. His versatility in shifting from white collar to blue collar roles is a
testament to his training and devotion to the craft, and he's on his way to becoming one
of the market's busiest actors over 50. He's represented by Ambassador Talent Agents, Inc. in Chicago.
Keith frequently works in the genre of comedy, often appearing as eccentric or clueless yet lovable characters. His polished delivery and serious demeanor have led to roles conveying a sense of power, too, including detectives, politicians, judges, clergymen, news anchors, and more in a variety of genres. The same ingredients lead to frequent opportunities for Keith to work on corporate projects as a host or spokesperson.
The Chicago native studied theatre while an undergraduate in college. Since then, he's continued to train in the craft of acting on camera through numerous classes and workshops throughout the Midwest. One of his notable past roles as a live performer was entertaining audiences as Clark Kent/Superman. The work as the Man of Steel was well-suited for Keith who grew up following Superman's adventures in DC Comics and bore a striking resemblance to actor Christopher Reeve, star of four Superman movies distributed by Warner Bros.
Keith brings a story-driven approach to his roles, and his involvement in storytelling extends beyond narrative film and TV projects and advertising. For three decades, he's guided entrepreneurs, small businesses and large corporations in telling their stories authentically and effectively as a Business Story Coach. His expertise in the field of communications is influenced, in part, by a stint as a radio personality at a Top 40 station, WSOY-FM, in Decatur, Illinois.
As a child growing up in the working class neighborhood of Marquette Park, he showed early interest in performing for live audiences when he formed an entertainment company with his brother, a magician. Keith performed as a Ventriloquist and Puppeteer for school-age audiences in the area. He points to the late Paul Winchell, a successful ventriloquist, comedian, and actor during Keith's formative years, as a major influence on his decision to develop skills as a ventriloquist and puppeteer.
Keith frequently works in the genre of comedy, often appearing as eccentric or clueless yet lovable characters. His polished delivery and serious demeanor have led to roles conveying a sense of power, too, including detectives, politicians, judges, clergymen, news anchors, and more in a variety of genres. The same ingredients lead to frequent opportunities for Keith to work on corporate projects as a host or spokesperson.
The Chicago native studied theatre while an undergraduate in college. Since then, he's continued to train in the craft of acting on camera through numerous classes and workshops throughout the Midwest. One of his notable past roles as a live performer was entertaining audiences as Clark Kent/Superman. The work as the Man of Steel was well-suited for Keith who grew up following Superman's adventures in DC Comics and bore a striking resemblance to actor Christopher Reeve, star of four Superman movies distributed by Warner Bros.
Keith brings a story-driven approach to his roles, and his involvement in storytelling extends beyond narrative film and TV projects and advertising. For three decades, he's guided entrepreneurs, small businesses and large corporations in telling their stories authentically and effectively as a Business Story Coach. His expertise in the field of communications is influenced, in part, by a stint as a radio personality at a Top 40 station, WSOY-FM, in Decatur, Illinois.
As a child growing up in the working class neighborhood of Marquette Park, he showed early interest in performing for live audiences when he formed an entertainment company with his brother, a magician. Keith performed as a Ventriloquist and Puppeteer for school-age audiences in the area. He points to the late Paul Winchell, a successful ventriloquist, comedian, and actor during Keith's formative years, as a major influence on his decision to develop skills as a ventriloquist and puppeteer.
