Film and video game legend Keith David shares his heart-warming reaction to learning, he will win Hollywood celebrity star

The iconic Keith David, known for his extensive career, which includes beloved live and sound performance roles, was a honor he has been very touched lately: his own celebrity on a celebrity journey in Hollywood.

The actor visited his social media account and shared a truly touching video, watched the radio announcement of the winners of this year, and you can see him responding in a very shock when he hears his name as part of the list. His wife, Dionne Lea Williams, also entered the frame, congratulating him excitedly in the video in response to the news crying and hugging David.

What a surprise! Luckily doing this is enough for me. What I am recognized for my contribution to art is the top of the cherry.

Thank you to the Hollywood celebrities and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for this honor. This will be a wonderful birthday present next year. pic.twitter.com/dnsmobjezt

— Keith David (@imkeithdavid) July 2, 2025

David wrote on him: “It's amazing! Luckily, it's enough to make a living; I'm recognized as the highest cherry because of my contribution to the arts.” twitter Account next to the video. “Thank you, Hollywood celebrities and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for this honor. This will be a wonderful birthday gift next year.”

David, 69 matterbut he has also been responsible for more than 400 positions over his nearly 50 years of career, including numerous sound performances in the film, television and video game spaces. Fans may remember him as the arbitrator Thel'Vadamee Halo franchiseJulius Little Saints' franchiseAnd of course Admiral Anderson Mass Effect Series.

Recently, David took over as Zavala in Destiny 2 after the death of his original actor Lance Reddick.

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Although the ritual date for the 2025 class has not been announced yet, David hints at a birthday present for next year – so it seems we can expect the legend to receive the honors he deserves around early June 2026.

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Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter on @nikonamerica.