# Christian Keyes
**Christian Keyes** (born 1975) is an American actor, singer, screenwriter, and producer who began his career in [Tyler Perry](https://www.edgepedia.org/tyler-perry) stage plays and later became known for television roles on *Saints & Sinners*, *In Contempt*, *Supernatural*, and *The Boys*, and as the creator of the BET+ series *[All the Queen's Men](https://www.edgepedia.org/all-the-queens-men-tv-series)*.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975, Detroit, Michigan; raised in Flint, Michigan[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1828818/) |
| Professions | Actor, singer, screenwriter, producer, author[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1828818/) |
| Breakthrough stage work | Lead roles in Tyler Perry's *Madea Goes to Jail* and *What's Done in the Dark*; over 40 stage productions and more than 1,200 theatrical shows[2](https://thechocolatevoice.com/exclusive-interview-actor-christian-keyes-is-so-much-more/) |
| First series lead | Levi Sterling on the Bounce TV drama *Saints & Sinners* (2016–2022, 26 episodes)[3](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/christian-keyes/) • [1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1828818/) |
| Genre television | Apocalypse World Michael on *Supernatural* (5 episodes, 2017–2018); Nathan on *The Boys* (2019–2026, 9 episodes)[4](https://www.tvmaze.com/people/183983/christian-keyes) • [1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1828818/) |
| Created series | *All the Queen's Men* (BET+, 2021): creator, writer, executive producer, and actor as The Concierge[3](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/christian-keyes/) |
| Physical profile | Height 6'3", weight 195 lbs[5](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/400429-990084) |
## Early life and stage career
Keyes was born in Detroit and raised in [Flint, Michigan](https://www.edgepedia.org/flint-michigan). Music was his first interest, and he studied musical theater at [Ferris State University](https://www.edgepedia.org/ferris-state-university) in Michigan before acting opportunities began to open up.[3](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/christian-keyes/) • [2](https://thechocolatevoice.com/exclusive-interview-actor-christian-keyes-is-so-much-more/) He entered the entertainment industry through stage plays, and as a stage performer he appeared in more than 40 productions and over 1,200 theatrical shows, touring nationally for several years.[2](https://thechocolatevoice.com/exclusive-interview-actor-christian-keyes-is-so-much-more/)
His stage work with Tyler Perry supplied his first screen visibility. He played Sonny as the lead in the filmed version of Perry's musical comedy stage play *Madea Goes to Jail* (2006), and he was Dr. Harris in Perry's *What's Done in the Dark*; both play DVDs were distributed nationally by Lionsgate, and the *Madea Goes to Jail* DVD has sold over 1 million copies.[3](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/christian-keyes/) • [6](https://aalbc.com/authors/Christian-Keyes) He also appeared in a supporting role in Perry's film *[Diary of a Mad Black Woman](https://www.edgepedia.org/diary-of-a-mad-black-woman)*.[6](https://aalbc.com/authors/Christian-Keyes) Perry described him as "one of the most consistent male actors I've worked with".[6](https://aalbc.com/authors/Christian-Keyes)
## Television career
**Recurring and guest roles.** After small screen parts in *Brothers & Sisters* (ABC, 2006–2011) and *Moonlight* (CBS, 2007–08), Keyes first appeared as Troy on the BET romantic comedy series *Let's Stay Together* in 2011, a role he reprised more than a dozen times over the show's four seasons (2011–14).[3](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/christian-keyes/) Guest and recurring parts followed on *Beauty and the Beast* (as Darius Bishop), *Mistresses*, *[Instant Mom](https://www.edgepedia.org/instant-mom)*, *The Rookie* (as Alonzo Smith), *9-1-1* (as Dr. Calloway), *All Rise* (as Robin Taylor), and *Reasonable Doubt* (as Ryan Moore).[7](https://www.metacritic.com/person/christian-keyes/)
**Series regular roles.** His first series-leading role came in 2016 as Levi Sterling on the church-centered [Bounce TV](https://www.edgepedia.org/bounce-tv) drama *Saints & Sinners*, a part he played through 2022 across 26 episodes.[3](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/christian-keyes/) • [1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1828818/) In 2018 he was a series regular as lawyer Charlie Riggs on the BET courtroom drama *In Contempt*, created by Terri Kopp; the show was shot in Toronto on a set with a built courtroom and real jail cells.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1828818/) • [8](https://www.gemmamagazine.com/post/exclusive-interview-in-the-moment-with-actor-christian-keyes)
**Genre roles.** Keyes reached a broader audience with a recurring role as Apocalypse World Michael, an archangel, in the thirteenth season of *[Supernatural](https://www.edgepedia.org/supernatural-american-tv-series)* (CW), appearing in five episodes between 2017 and 2018.[3](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/christian-keyes/) • [4](https://www.tvmaze.com/people/183983/christian-keyes) On Amazon's *The Boys* he plays Nathan, the brother of A-Train, appearing in nine episodes from 2019 through the show's final season in 2026.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1828818/) • [9](https://www.adorocinema.com/personalidades/personalidade-665411/filmografia/) He has also had recurring parts as Niles Monroe on *Carl Weber's The Family Business* and as Desmond and Neron on *DC's Legends of Tomorrow*.[7](https://www.metacritic.com/person/christian-keyes/)
## Work behind the camera
Keyes has moved into writing and producing. He was screenwriter and executive producer of the film *Note to Self* (2012), in which he also starred as Curtis King, and executive producer of *Lord All Men Can't Be Dogs* (2011).[3](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/christian-keyes/) His most substantial project is *All the Queen's Men* (BET+, 2021), on which he is credited as creator, writer, executive producer, and actor, playing the character [The Concierge](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-concierge).[3](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/christian-keyes/) • [10](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/christian-keyes/credits/3000448787/)
## Music, modeling, and writing
An accomplished vocalist, Keyes has performed alongside [Brian McKnight](https://www.edgepedia.org/brian-mcknight), Shirley Murdock, Anthony Hamilton, Lyfe Jennings, Avant, and David and [Tamela Mann](https://www.edgepedia.org/tamela-mann), and he has released videos of his own original music.[2](https://thechocolatevoice.com/exclusive-interview-actor-christian-keyes-is-so-much-more/) • [6](https://aalbc.com/authors/Christian-Keyes) As a model he appeared in the lead of Ashanti's video "The Way That I Love You", nominated for video of the year in 2008, and in videos for Ledisi's "In the Morning" and [Keri Hilson](https://www.edgepedia.org/keri-hilson)'s "Energy"; he has also appeared in national print ads in *GQ*, *Elle*, *Men's Journal*, and *Vogue*.[6](https://aalbc.com/authors/Christian-Keyes) • [8](https://www.gemmamagazine.com/post/exclusive-interview-in-the-moment-with-actor-christian-keyes) As an author he has published two books, *Dr. Feelgood* and *Ladies Night*.[6](https://aalbc.com/authors/Christian-Keyes)
## Personal life
Keyes describes his ethnicity as a combination of African American, through his father, and Native American and French, through his mother, and he has one son, Christian Keyes Jr.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1828818/) He grew up in the foster system and supports Great Beginnings, a nonprofit organization that provides support for foster children.[8](https://www.gemmamagazine.com/post/exclusive-interview-in-the-moment-with-actor-christian-keyes) He is a certified fitness trainer and works out five days a week.[2](https://thechocolatevoice.com/exclusive-interview-actor-christian-keyes-is-so-much-more/)
## References
1. [Christian Keyes, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1828818/)
2. [Exclusive Interview: Actor Christian Keyes, He's so much More Than a "Pretty Boy", The Chocolate Voice](https://thechocolatevoice.com/exclusive-interview-actor-christian-keyes-is-so-much-more/)
3. [Christian Keyes – Actor, Model, TV Insider](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/christian-keyes/)
4. [Christian Keyes, TVmaze](https://www.tvmaze.com/people/183983/christian-keyes)
5. [Christian Keyes – Resume, Actors Access](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/400429-990084)
6. [Christian Keyes Author, Actor, Producer, AALBC](https://aalbc.com/authors/Christian-Keyes)
7. [Christian Keyes, Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/person/christian-keyes/)
8. [Exclusive Interview: In the Moment with Actor Christian Keyes, Gemma Magazine](https://www.gemmamagazine.com/post/exclusive-interview-in-the-moment-with-actor-christian-keyes)
9. [Filmografia Christian Keyes, AdoroCinema](https://www.adorocinema.com/personalidades/personalidade-665411/filmografia/)
10. [Christian Keyes List of Movies and TV Shows, TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/christian-keyes/credits/3000448787/)
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