David, Keith

Overview

Works:	471 works in 1,659 publications in 5 languages and 78,686 library holdings
Genres:	Drama Action and adventure films Comedy films Animated films Documentary television programs Children's films History Juvenile works Fantasy films Historical television programs
Roles:	Actor, Narrator, vac, Host, Performer, Other, Scenarist, nar
Classifications:	PN1997.2, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works by Keith David

Coraline by Henry Selick( Visual )

34 editions published between 2009 and 2016 in English and held by 2,961 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A young girl walks through a secret door that she has found in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life, but much better. When her adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents, including the Other Mother, try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home - and save her family

The princess and the frog by Ron Clements( Visual )

41 editions published between 2009 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

New Orleans. Arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking waitress Tiana cross paths. Prince Naveen is transformed into a frog by a conniving voodoo magician. Tiana follows suit when she decides to kiss the amphibian royalty. With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old blind lady who lives in a boat in a tree, Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfill their dreams

The war( Visual )

6 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 2,609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Tells the story of ordinary people in four quintessentially American towns - Waterbury, Connecticut; Mobile, Alabama; Sacramento, California; and Luverne, Minnesota - and examines the ways in which the Second World War touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America

Cloud atlas by Tom Tykwer( Visual )

28 editions published in 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,983 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution. The story is a time-shifting weave of six interlinking narratives, with diverse settings from the savagery of a Pacific Island in the 1850s to a dystopian Korea of the near future

Unforgivable Blackness : the Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson by Ken Burns( Visual )

22 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,875 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The in-depth and intimate story of one of the most important African Americans to live in the first half of the 20th century. Tells the story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African American boxer to win the most coveted title in all of sports--Heavyweight Champion of the World. Includes his struggles in and out of the ring and his desire to live his life as a free man in race-obsessed America

Armageddon by Michael Bay( Visual )

14 editions published between 1998 and 2012 in English and French and held by 1,780 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When NASA discovers a doomsday asteroid that is on a collision course with Earth, a crew of roughneck oil drillers is sent in to plant a nuclear warhead that should destroy it

The Bible : the epic miniseries( Visual )

15 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 1,684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Breathtaking in scope and scale, The Bible features powerful performances, exotic locales and dazzling visual effects that breathe spectacular life into the dramatic tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. This historic television event is sure to entertain and inspire the whole family!

Mark Twain by Ken Burns( Visual )

24 editions published between 2001 and 2017 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Recounts Mark Twain's life told primarily through his own words. Includes interviews with Hal Holbrook, Arthur Miller, William Styron and many others

Princess Mononoke by Yoji Matsuda( Visual )

9 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and Japanese and held by 1,596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When a frightening creature attacks his remote village, young warrior Ashitaka is able to put the great beast out of its misery. It is a boar god corrupted by sinister magic, transformed into a monster by a wound from a mysterious iron ball. Ashitaka has received a wound as well, which bubbles with supernatural putrescence, so he must travel far to the east seeking a cure. In Iron Town, Lady Eboshi employs freed prostitutes, former serfs, and even outcast lepers to build a human empire that will civilize the wilderness with iron and guns. In the forest, the wild gods gather their strength to fight back, led by San, the Princess Mononoke. She is a beautiful but savage girl who has chosen to give up her humanity and side with the animals. Ashitaka finds himself embroiled in a battle between the two forces, both of whom see him as supporting the enemy

The nice guys by Shane Black( Visual )

14 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 1,571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Private eye Holland March and hired enforcer Jackson Healy team up to locate a missing girl and investigate a seemingly unrelated death, set in 1977 Los Angeles

Barbershop by Tim Story( Visual )

10 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and held by 1,501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Calvin never wanted to take over the family business, a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. One morning he decides to sell the shop to Lester. Calvin spends the day cutting heads at the shop, and starts to understand the importance of the legacy left to him. Calvin learns to appreciate his barber friends, and discovers that the place where they work is more than just a place to get a haircut. Calvin gradually changes his mind about selling the shop, but it may be too late. grocery store across the street

Egypt's golden empire( Visual )

28 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in English and held by 1,419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Examines the rise and fall of Egypt's New Kingdom, 1560 BCE to 1080 BCE

The thing by John Carpenter( Visual )

17 editions published between 1982 and 2016 in English and held by 1,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A research team at a remote research station in Antarctica finds an alien being that has fallen from the sky and has remained buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Unfrozen and unleashed, it creates havoc and terror as it changes forms and becomes one of them

Free birds by Jimmy Hayward Animatie( Visual )

13 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 1,320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history, and get turkey off the holiday menu for good

Agent Cody Banks by Harald Zwart( Visual )

18 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 1,312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Cody Banks is just your typical teen, but he has one secret - he is a teen CIA agent. His assignment is to befriend a school classmate to get to her dad, who is unknowingly helping an evil organization. Can he complete his mission and get the girl?

Horatio's drive : America's first road trip by Ken Burns( Visual )

16 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in English and held by 1,289 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Get set for an adventure that marked a new era in America! Film-maker Ken Burns presents the hilarious 1903 saga of the first transcontinental automobile trip. On a visionary whim and a $50 bet, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson became the first person to drive an automobile across the continent. His arrival in New York City, after every imaginable breakdown and delay, proved that the "horseless carriage" really did have a future

There's something about Mary by Bobby Farrelly( Visual )

18 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and held by 1,133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In 1985, teen-nerd Ted challenges a high-schooler who's bullying retarded Warren. His concern prompts Warren's sister, the dazzling and desirable Mary to choose Ted as her senior prom date, but the date never happens. 13 years later Ted hires Pat to locate Mary, and the private investigator finds her in Miami. Pat claims to be a Harvard-educated architect and Mary falls in love with him. Meanwhile, Ted learns the truth but continues to encounter offbeat obstacles as he accelerates to Miami in hopes of finding happiness with his true love

Hollywood homicide by Robert Souza( Visual )

11 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 1,044 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Veteran police detective Gavilan and his rookie partner Calden are no exception to the rule that in Hollywood, no one is really who they want to be. Between Gavilan's struggling real estate business and Calden's fledgling acting career and yoga instruction, they've got a major murder case to solve

Walking the Bible : with Bruce Feiler( Visual )

7 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 1,043 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Follows author Bruce Feiler as he journeys by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel through some of the greatest stories ever told, the five books of Moses. Begins in the holy city of Jerusalem and travels to a possible site of the garden of Eden on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates in Turkey. Climbs Mt. Ararat in search of Noah's ark and explores the sulfurous land by the Dead Sea, with its salt pillars called "Lot's wife." Visits the ancient ruins of Egyptian cities where the Israelites were said to toil under an oppressive pharaoh and examines the harsh environment of the Sinai, where the Israelites wandered for forty years. Intersperses dramatic scripture readings to bring viewers closer to the biblical settings

Death at a funeral by Neil LaBute( Visual )

15 editions published in 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When Aaron's father dies, he must organize the funeral and give the eulogy. Keeping things civil is a problem right from the start when the undertaker makes a horrifying mistake. Then his brother, Ryan wants to be in the spotlight and refuses to pay for anything. But this is nothing compared to information received from a mysterious guest at the funeral who tries to expose way too many family secrets. Remake of the 2007 English film, also written by Dean Craig