Keith Robinson (born January 17, 1974) is an American

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and R&B singer.

Early life

Robinson was born in

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, attended public schools in Greenville, SC, and later moved to the

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suburb of

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. While attending the

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, Robinson signed a recording contract with

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, although the label never issued any of his material.

Career

Moving to

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and turning to acting, Robinson gained a starring role in the TV series ''

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'' as Joel Rawlings, the Green Lightspeed Ranger. After the end of the series, he appeared in such films as '' Fat Albert'', and '' Mimic: Sentinel''. Robinson also appeared in such television series as '' American Dreams'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. Robinson and

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(who portrayed C.C. White in the original Broadway production of '' Dreamgirls'') both had recurring roles on the

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series '' Half & Half''. Robinson recently played the role of Chester Fields, on Fox's ''

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''. Most recently, Robinson appeared in the supporting role of C.C. White in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical '' Dreamgirls''. The film includes a Robinson-led version of the ''Dreamgirls'' song "Family". Robinson joined his fellow ''Dreamgirls'' cast members to perform "Patience", one of the new songs written for the film, at the

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ceremony. He appeared in the film '' This Christmas''. Robinson also performed in Comanche Moon:Road to Lonesome Dove.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

Love Somebody
(2016) *'' Got Your Back'' (2010)

External links

Keith Robinson's official website
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Keith Robinson's Official MySpace profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Robinson, Keith 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Augusta, Georgia African-American male actors American male film actors American male television actors American rhythm and blues musicians 1976 births Living people Male actors from Louisville, Kentucky Musicians from Louisville, Kentucky Singers from Kentucky University of Georgia alumni 21st-century African-American male singers