Keith Collins
Quick Facts
Biography
Keith Collins (born September 3, 1976 in Passaic, New Jersey) is an American actor, filmmaker and advocate. He is best known for his work in The Meat Puppet, The Jersey Deviland The Evangelist.
Collins is a graduate of Clifton High School in New Jersey. He studied acting at New York City’s School for Film and Television and graduated in 2004. The school would later change its name to The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.
Career
Collins created, produced and acted in the 2012 thriller The Meat Puppetreleased by Tomcat Films. Produced and acted in the 2015 comedy film The Jersey Devilreleased by Shami Media Group and Created, produced and acted in the 2017 Psychological thriller The Evangelistreleased by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in the U.S., eOne Entertainment in North America and ITN Distribution worldwide.
Collins has acted in many other films including Stuck in the Middle, Gravedigger, Echelon 8, Billy Sample Reunion 108 and has been featured on TV shows such as Sex and the City and Guiding Light.
In 2015 Collinswas awarded the Creative Growth Lifesaver Awardat the Atlantic City Cinefest Film Festivalfor his work and achievements in film.
Early life
While in New York, Collins was discovered by modeling agent Jan Gonet of Nytro Models. He would go on to have modeled for top designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ron Cheresken, Wilke Rodriguez, French Connection, Nike and was the face of the underwear line PLAY alongside Mayte Garcia.
Personal life
Keith Collinswas diagnosed with Tourette Syndromeat a young age of 5. Collins who suffered in his early life from the disorder has been medication free since 13. Collins continues to raise awareness and has hosted numerous charity functions for Tourette Syndrome.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | |
---|---|---|---|
2004 | Games People Play: New York | Keith | |
2007 | The Gentleman | Steve Reynolds | |
2009 | O.B.A.M. Nude | Suave | |
2009 | Echelon 8 | Robert Wescott | |
2010 | Three Chris's" | Troy | |
2010 | An Affirmative Act | Manny | |
2010 | A Fight for Survival | Keith | |
2010 | Non Compos Mentis | Dr. David Burns | |
2010 | James St. James Presents Avantgarde | Angel | |
2011 | The Infernal Room | Officer Rodriguez | |
2011 | Psycho-Path: Mania | Dr. Michael Brett | |
2011 | Fake | Darren | |
2011 | Stuck in the Middle | Todd Levy | |
2011 | The Great Fight | Graham Watson | |
2011 | Bidentity Crisis" | Jamie | |
2011 | The Life Zone | Ramon | |
2011 | Candys Room: Soleil Noir | Daddy | |
2011 | Turkey Bowl | Billy 'Beef' Peters | |
2012 | Violet To Earth | Bashhole | |
2012 | Curiosity Killed The Cat | Jamie | |
2012 | Coffee and a Bite | Jamie | |
2012 | Coffee Klash | Jamie | |
2012 | The Out-Sider | Jamie | |
2012 | Little Big Boy | Keith | |
2012 | The Replacement" | Jamie | |
2012 | The Meat Puppet | Andrew Shelton | |
2013 | The Next Vigilante | Chuck | |
2013 | Gravedigger | Steve Borden | |
2013 | Reunion 108 | James Hammond | |
2014 | The Coffee Shop | Jamie | |
2014 | Lady Peacock | Wallflower | |
2014 | Ball Boy | Coach Sven | |
2014 | The Jersey Devil | James Burnett | |
2014 | Snapshot | Rob | |
2015 | Awake in the Woods | Derek | |
2017 | The Evangelist | Bill Horton | |
2018 | The Samaritans | Frank |