It was one of actor Keith David’s most emotional moments ever – and he wasn’t even acting.
The Emmy-winning entertainer, 69, was overjoyed Wednesday as he was announced as one of the next people to get a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, sometime in 2026.
David has been seen in films such as Crash, The Thing, Armageddon and They Live among an astounding 300-plus career credits, which also includes prominent voice roles such as Rick and Morty, The Princess and the Frog and Amphibia.
He took to social media posting a clip of his reaction to the honor, which actor-comic Eugenio Derbez announced.
When his name was announced as an honoree, David was seen with his mouth open, grabbing his chest at the happy surprise.
‘What a surprise!’ he said in a post on X. ‘Being blessed to get to do this for a living is enough for me; to be recognized for my contribution to the arts is the cherry on top.’
It was one of actor Keith David’s most emotional moments ever – and he wasn’t even acting. The Emmy-winning entertainer, 69, was beside himself Wednesday as he was announced as one of the next honorees to get a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
David added, ‘Thank you, Hollywood Walk of Fame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor. This will be a wonderful birthday present next year.’
He subsequently posted on TikTok: ‘Thank you, #hollywoodwalkoffame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor.’
David added: ‘A special s/o to my wife, @Dionne Lea – my greatest supporter! This will be a wonderful birthday present next year.’
In order to be eligible to receive a star, an entertainer has to be nominated for the honor and agree to it ahead of time.
Joining David as notable names announced as future star recipients included Miley Cyrus, Rami Malek, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, Demi Moore, Rachel McAdams, Molly Ringwald, and Timothée Chalamet.
Among the TV actors named to receive a star included Sarah Michelle Gellar,Bradley Whitford, Noah Wyle, Greg Daniels, Lucero and Melody Thomas Scott.
Other honorees include Josh Groban, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Columbus, Marion Cotillard, Intocable, Angelique Kidjo, Lyle Lovett, and late filmmaker Tony Scott.
Dates for the ceremonies will be announced in the future, organizers with the Walk of Fame said, KABC reported.
David, who has been seen in films such as Crash, The Thing, and They Live, took to social media posting a clip of his reaction to the honor
When his name was announced as an honoree, David was seen with his mouth open, grabbing his chest at the happy surprise of that honor
David won an Emmy at the 2005 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in LA
David was pictured at the ceremony honoring John Carpenter with a star on April 3
The beloved actor called his spouse Dionne Lea Williams his ‘greatest supporter.’ Pictured in LA last year
David’s clip was a hit with users on the MadeMeSmile subreddit as fans flooded the thread with supportive comments of the actor and his vast archive of performances, both in live-action and voiceover roles.
One user wrote of the venerated actor: ‘Icon. Long overdue.’
Another added, ‘His voice is legendary, with another adding, ‘Yes, I love when he narrates documentaries.’
One user hailed David as ‘one of the most recognizable voices in animation.’
David’s clip was a hit with users on the MadeMeSmile subreddit as fans flooded the thread with supportive comments of the actor and his vast archive of performances, both in live-action and voiceover roles
Another user, speaking to the latter point of the honor being overdue, added, ‘Seriously! This man is in some of the biggest movies of the 80s and was a genuine box-office draw.
‘I’m sort of surprised this is only happening now.’
Said another Reddit user: ‘He does, he scared and creeped the hell out of me in Requiem For A Dream , and it’s funny seeing how warm and loving he is. That’s always what I think of when I see him.’
