The legendary Keith David, renowned for his expansive career in both live-action and voice roles, was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The actor shared an emotional video on his social media, where he was visibly shocked upon hearing his name among the year’s honorees. His wife, Dionne Lea Williams, joined him in the moment, celebrating with tears and a heartfelt hug. David expressed his gratitude in the tweet accompanying the video, stating, ‘What a surprise! Being blessed to do this for a living is enough for me; being recognized for my contribution to the arts is the cherry on top. Thank you, Hollywood Walk of Fame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor. 
This will be a wonderful birthday present next year.’
At 69, David is perhaps best known for his iconic role alongside Kurt Russell in the 1982 classic, *The Thing*. However, his career spans nearly five decades with over 400 roles, including memorable voice performances in film, television, and video games. Fans fondly remember him as the Arbiter Thel ‘Vadamee from the *Halo* franchise, Julius Little from *Saints Row*, and Admiral Anderson in the *Mass Effect* series. More recently, he took over as Commander Zavala in *Destiny 2* after the tragic passing of Lance Reddick.
Although the exact date for the 2025 ceremony remains undisclosed, David hinted that his star will be a birthday gift, likely set for June 2026, marking the official recognition of his legendary status in Hollywood.