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
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Actor
Narrative work across film and television, drawn to characters that live in the tension between power, vulnerability, and truth.
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Entrepreneur
Founder and strategist behind ventures built at the intersection of creativity, culture, and business, where ideas are treated as assets.
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Speaker
Invited into rooms where clarity matters, offering insight on curiosity, leadership, and identity with precision and presence.
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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

