Daniel Keith(I)

Daniel Keith was born and raised in a small ranching town, Bedford, Texas. He performed in acting troops as a child and was the lead singer/ songwriter in bands growing up. He studied Liberal Arts at the University of North Texas before enrolling in Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City, Circle in the Square Theater School, Atlantic Theater, Magnet Theater, and in 2021 studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. In 2013, his first short film, Rambler, won him several Best Actor awards, which landed him on Person of Interest (NBC), Blacklist (NBC), Blindspot (CBS), and Marvel's Luke Cage (Netflix). In 2021, Daniel made his directorial debut in 'Love in Kilnerry', a romantic comedy he also wrote, produced, and starred in. Archway Pictures distributed the film in theaters against summer blockbusters in over 100 cities for over 21 weeks. It was released internationally in 2022. The film has won 45 awards and 26 nominations, including being nominated for the Chris Brinker Award at the San Diego International Film Festival for first time directors pushing the envelope in cinematic stories. Daniel has personally won 29 awards and 21 nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. In 2022, he won Best Comedy Screenplay at the Berlin Independent Film Festival for a new $5million comedy he is shooting in Los Angeles, CA. Daniel has written several stage plays, one acts, and comedies that have been performed at Manhattan Theater Club Studios in New York City. He is also the founder of Archway Pictures.