Keith, you deserve an Oscar for the character you played. I was in Vietnam (65 & 66) (AnKhe with the first Cav). and you reminded me of a guy we called pop he was only 25 years old. We were only 18 to 20years old.
@Pete Singletons Thank you for the Information about Robert Mason.The war in Vietnam was the most misunderstood and unpopular war in American history. When we returned to Travis Air force base In California, the anti-war protesters were waiting on us outside the base and spit on us and called us baby killers. After that I decided to never talk or read about Vietnam. I worked for thirty five years and no one knew I was in Vietnam until the last few years, when people started to (thank you for your service.)
@@gabrielsaad2785 not everybody who spit at Vet were Hippies, a Republican in a suit spat at Sgt Ron Kovic at the Nixon Inauguration in 1972 all because he was trying to reveal the truth and the lies they were told by our own government. I respect your service but remember, not every bad thing happened were caused by the Vietnamese but by our own Troops which a big reason why the film Casualties Of War was released so it can let people know that Americans committed crimes of rape, murder, and things like happened in the Mi Lai Massacre. So not everything is Red, White, & Blue when it comes to War and not everything that Americans did in Vietnam was a good thing.
Apparently while they were filming the helicoper scenes in platoon, the pilot banked the aircraft too hard causing Charlie Sheen to lose his balance nearly fall to his death, but Keith David grabbed him and pulled him back inside. As a thank you Sheen offered Keith David the role in Men At Work a few years later.
Keith David - incredible in Platoon and in The Thing (Carpenter, 1982). An amazing actor. Platoon is in the short list of best war film, and The Thing is short list for best horror science fiction. amazing he did such a great performance in two of the best genre films. David is just fantastic.
Myself as well until I came across the below definition: A person who lives or stays for extended periods of time in typical holiday destinations and abuses substances in excess. A Superlifer can be identified by passing the majority of their time in specific areas with what appears to be a "partying routine", by which may seem to be so enjoyable that the lifestyle even provokes jealousy from those who live by a "regular" routine
Great actor, took the role seriously, extremely intelligent man. One of the many great underrated actors of his time in my opinion. His many roles, while supporting roles, have always been vital to properly tell the story and move you.
Supposedly Charlie Sheen nearly fell to his death out of a helicopter during filming of Platoon. The pilot banked the aircraft too hard, almost dumping sheen out of the helo hundreds of feet in the air. Keith David grabbed him and pulled him back inside the aircraft, saving his life. Charlie Sheen gave Keith David the role in Men at Work as a thank you.
Such an underated actor, loved him as king in platoon. Nailed every scene he was in. I also loved keith david in dead presidents, all in all a really good actor.
I remember watching this movie shortly after enlisting in the Army’s delayed entry program and being like “cool King got to go home” .. not understanding the heaviness of it … several years later when I returned home from Iraq, I fully understood that scene
BEST VOICE OF ALL TIME
Loved him in the movie “men at work” with his fellow co star Charlie sheen.
He is amazing ✝️❤️
Great voice for narration. A classic: ruclips.net/video/ezP7Qv_9jl8/видео.html
Loved his performance in Platoon. And everything else he’s done.
Indeed and his performance via Men at Work as the colorful edgy Vietnam Vet was amazing and yet humorous.
I loved his role in There’s Something About Mary.
The Thing.
The man with the iconic voice.
Yes and his look with the eye brow raised.
Played a fantastic and convincing part.
Incredible actor! That last look King gives to the jungle when he gets to go home early said 1000's of words!
Keith, you deserve an Oscar for the character you played. I was in Vietnam (65 & 66) (AnKhe with the first Cav). and you reminded me of a guy we called pop he was only 25 years old. We were only 18 to 20years old.
@Pete Singletons Sorry, I'm not familiar with Robert Mason or Chicken Hawk.
@Pete Singletons Thank you for the Information about Robert Mason.The war in Vietnam was the most misunderstood and unpopular war in American history. When we returned to Travis Air force base In California, the anti-war protesters were waiting on us outside the base and spit on us and called us baby killers. After that I decided to never talk or read about Vietnam. I worked for thirty five years and no one knew I was in Vietnam until the last few years, when people started to (thank you for your service.)
Air CAV! Respect!
@@gabrielsaad2785 not everybody who spit at Vet were Hippies,
a Republican in a suit spat at
Sgt Ron Kovic at the Nixon Inauguration in 1972 all because he was trying to reveal the truth and the lies they were told by our own government. I respect your service but remember, not every bad thing happened were caused by the Vietnamese but by our own Troops which a big reason why the film Casualties Of War was released so it
can let people know that Americans committed crimes of rape, murder, and things
like happened in the
Mi Lai Massacre.
So not everything is Red, White, & Blue when it comes
to War and not everything that Americans did in Vietnam was a good thing.
My favorite character in the Platoon movie. I love those wise thoughts about the poor and rich.
Apparently while they were filming the helicoper scenes in platoon, the pilot banked the aircraft too hard causing Charlie Sheen to lose his balance nearly fall to his death, but Keith David grabbed him and pulled him back inside. As a thank you Sheen offered Keith David the role in Men At Work a few years later.
I could listen to this man read a garbage disposal installation manuel and would still enjoy it.
Great voice. It's got a relaxing quality. But at the same time it's quite stately, powerful, commanding, and dignified.
Keith David - incredible in Platoon and in The Thing (Carpenter, 1982). An amazing actor. Platoon is in the short list of best war film, and The Thing is short list for best horror science fiction. amazing he did such a great performance in two of the best genre films. David is just fantastic.
Why is it amazing? He's a great actor.
Oh we love Keith David over here. That man is iconic
I didn't understand when King said" here comes super lifer" until years later when I was in the military. 😃
Myself as well until I came across the below definition:
A person who lives or stays for extended periods of time in typical holiday destinations and abuses substances in excess. A Superlifer can be identified by passing the majority of their time in specific areas with what appears to be a "partying routine", by which may seem to be so enjoyable that the lifestyle even provokes jealousy from those who live by a "regular" routine
I was in the Army when Platoon came out. When david said that line about super lifer, I cracked up.
Keith was one of the best actors in this film. "Gravy".
His fight with Rowdy Roddy Piper in the movie "they live" is epic.
Great actor, took the role seriously, extremely intelligent man. One of the many great underrated actors of his time in my opinion. His many roles, while supporting roles, have always been vital to properly tell the story and move you.
Love his portrayal in platoon I'm glad his character got out. He played kings emotions to a Tee
The voice of Spawn...such a great actor!
He had a great performance.
The first authentic feeling war movie Hollywood ever made. Thanks Dale Dye!
He is in my top five actors of all time. 100%
His performance in MEN AT WORK with C. Sheen/E. Estevez was Oscar worthy comedy. BRILLIANT.
Supposedly Charlie Sheen nearly fell to his death out of a helicopter during filming of Platoon. The pilot banked the aircraft too hard, almost dumping sheen out of the helo hundreds of feet in the air. Keith David grabbed him and pulled him back inside the aircraft, saving his life. Charlie Sheen gave Keith David the role in Men at Work as a thank you.
One of my favorite actors of all time.👍
Wonderful movie he did a great job
mr.david i liked the way u got ur orders! in the movie platoon!! god bless u!!!
My brother went to Nam November of 67 -68 5th Special Forces Group Ben Hoa.
He came back but was not the same.
I fucking love Keith David
he was so good in platoon. great voice
📌Platoon and "They!" This guy gave a great performance. He always delivers!🍻🏆
King was my favorite character from Platoon.
He played their boss' brother-in-law who was put on their trash truck to babysit. He was a crazyish Vietnam vet. HILARIOUS.
Yes and how he left a couple of Officers restrained to a parks merry go round late at night. How he laughed when spinning the MGR is momentous.
Loved him in platoon
Such an underated actor, loved him as king in platoon. Nailed every scene he was in. I also loved keith david in dead presidents, all in all a really good actor.
Legend 💖🌹
Intelligent & talented man!!
I remember watching this movie shortly after enlisting in the Army’s delayed entry program and being like “cool King got to go home” .. not understanding the heaviness of it … several years later when I returned home from Iraq, I fully understood that scene
If there isn't a Keith David fan club, I think I may start one...
that smile with the head back 😍
Also great in They Live two years later.
Great actor. 👏👏🍀
platoon and dead presidents are two great movies. presidents had a lot more slang that was prevail ant in the rank and file. like squares for smokes
also, Men at Work.
His characters all seem so very real.
Keith David Platoon,,,,,
Yes. Keith did a hell of a good job portrating King. He was the absolutely best loving and wise character in the whole movie.
i love his character in the movie. King was funny af
Frank THEY LIVE. Great actor
HEY KEITH, JUST STOPPING IN TO SAY HI. FROM NEW MEXICO !!! FUN NIGHT. DO YOU STILL HAVE THAT COOL JACKET WITH THE BUTTONS ?
aku g bisa bhs inggeris tapi aku ngefen samu itu orang soal nya dia lucu kalo di flm platon salamm
Unbilived Movie and Unbilived actor’s
Goodbyeeee Mothaphukaassssssss !!
Nice😮
E la vera voce del Dr Facilier
After Vietnam war, Keith David became bishop of Calvary Church.
Were it so easy.
Watch out rockets.
E il Fantasma di Facilier
Jacquees?
Oliver Stone let the Brother live! Phenomenal for us in '88! Still so for White directors who do so today!!
Should have played the scene first before doing the interview thumbs down