Richard Keats

Born in, Minnesota - He graduated from the University of California, Irvine in philosophy. Professional highlights include: Head-lining in the Cult feature, "APEX" that received a U.S. nation-wide release from Republic Pictures and a complimentary review in Variety. During this time he Stared in Kellogg's famous Crunchy Nut Commercial "Canyon" that ran for over 5 years World Wide. These 2 roles were the answer to a Hard Rock Cafe 'London' napkin trivia question. He's appeared in over 50 National commercials and was the face or voice of many corporations. Starring in the short film, "The Beast" with Roscoe Lee Browne & Martha - the 'chimp' from the Clint Eastwood Movies. Mimi Rogers played Martha's voice. The short film was nominated as one of the five finalists in the Main Draw at the Cannes Film Festival. In 'I Got the Hook Up' with Master P & Joe Estevez. That Miramax picked up for a U.S. theatre release. And in the German Feature, 'Marlene' - where he played Travis Benton her flamboyant costume designer.