JUSTIN D. KEY

An ongoing body of work.

Justin D. Key is an actor whose career resists easy categorization.


Rooted in Tennessee and shaped by Los Angeles, his work lives at the intersection of performance, intellect, and cultural influence. On screen and off, Key brings a rare combination of presence and precision, equally at home in front of the camera as he is developing original creative work or navigating the evolving business of entertainment.

A classically trained performer with nearly two decades in the industry, Key’s path has unfolded across film, television, literature, and global stages. What distinguishes him isn’t range alone, but intentionality — guided less by labels than by impact, less by trends than by the long view of a modern creative life.

This isn’t a résumé. It’s a body of work still unfolding.

The Work


  • Actor

    Narrative work across film and television, drawn to characters that live in the tension between power, vulnerability, and truth.

  • Entrepreneur

    Founder and strategist behind ventures built at the intersection of creativity, culture, and business, where ideas are treated as assets.

  • Speaker

    Invited into rooms where clarity matters, offering insight on curiosity, leadership, and identity with precision and presence.

  • Author

    Writer of bestselling books and essays exploring curiosity as discipline, creativity as responsibility, and purpose as practice.

Selected Appearances & Work


Netflix

BET

Comedy Central

Amazon Prime

Walmart Stores

Ross Dress For Less

Forbes

Walmart Stores

University of Southern California