Aug 22, 1992
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Sacramento, CA
32 years old
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TV Actor
Early Life & Background
Name: Keith Tyree Powers
Born: August 22, 1992 (age 32)
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA
He is the eldest of four children, born to Keith Powers Sr. and Jennifer Clark . A standout athlete in high school, he initially considered pursuing football but was discovered by a modeling agency at age nine, which led him to modeling and later acting .
Modeling Beginnings & Transition to Acting
Keith launched his modeling career with San Francisco and later Wilhelmina agencies. He walked prestigious runways, including Milan Fashion Week, and appeared in campaigns for brands like Calvin Klein, Guess, GQ, Sketchers, Target and Sears .
In 2013, he made his acting debut in House Party: Tonight’s the Night, which he filmed in South Africa, marking his pivot towards a full-time acting career .
Breakthrough Roles & Television Career
2013–2015: Guest appearances on Pretty Little Liars, main cast in MTV’s Faking It as Theo, and cast in Recovery Road .
2015: Played Gutta in BET’s Tales; rose to prominence as Tyree in Straight Outta Compton .
2015: Starred in Yahoo’s Sin City Saints as LaDarius Pope, a rookie basketball star .
Notable Leading Roles
2017: Portrayed Ronnie DeVoe in BET’s hit mini-series The New Edition Story .
Lead roles in Netflix productions: Cameron in #RealityHigh (2017), Jordan Wilder in Freeform’s Famous in Love (2017–2018), Todd Archer in Netflix’s thriller What/If (2019) .
Recent & Upcoming Projects
2021: Appears as Major Greenwood in The Tomorrow War (opposite Chris Pratt).
2024: Stars as David in Netflix’s dystopian film Uglies, adapted from the bestselling novel .
Additional roles: Violet (2021), On Our Way (2021), Door Mouse (2023), The Perfect Find (Eric, 2023) .
Personal Life & Off-Screen Engagement
Keith has been in an on-off relationship with actress and singer Ryan Destiny, whom he regards as a partner and best friend, they often share a supportive dynamic.
He says he’s also grown personally by embracing authenticity and ditching personas, preferring mental clarity and treating others with kindness .
Fun Facts & Trivia
Height: Approximately 6'1"–6'2" .
Fitness & Lifestyle: Early athleticism, combined with modeling in youth, significantly shaped his stern work ethic .
Acclaim: Received critical praise for the emotional resonance in Netflix and biographical performances.
Summary
Keith Tyree Powers has evolved from a Sacramento-raised athlete and child model into a versatile screen actor. From breakout in Straight Outta Compton to leading Netflix roles, he's known for depth, charisma, and dedication. Off-screen, he focuses on personal growth, authenticity, and lasting partnerships.
