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David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the earliest work in his career, most notably his UsefulNotes/{{Golden Globe|Award}} nominated turn as Sid Worley, the best friend and sidekick of Zack Mayo in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the UsefulNotes/AcademyAward for Best Supporting Actor by his costar, Creator/LouisGossettJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''Film/TheLordsOfDiscipline''. Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the earliest work in his career, most notably his UsefulNotes/{{Golden Globe|Award}} nominated turn as Sid Worley, the best friend and sidekick of Zack Mayo in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the UsefulNotes/AcademyAward for Best Supporting Actor by his costar, Creator/LouisGossettJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''Film/TheLordsOfDiscipline''. Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest work in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated UsefulNotes/{{Golden Globe|Award}} nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's the best friend and sidekick, sidekick of Zack Mayo in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the UsefulNotes/AcademyAward for Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) costar, Creator/LouisGossettJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' ''Film/TheLordsOfDiscipline''. Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee) 1954) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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These days he's semi-retired. He keeps his hand in acting, but concentrates most of his efforts as a board member and spokesperson for the National Association to Protect Children. He spends a lot of his time lobbying congressmen to enact stiffer punishment for sex offenders, especially those who molest children. Keith was present during the sentencing phase for John Couey, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering Jessica Lunsford, the daughter of one of his best friends from High School.
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These days he's semi-retired. He keeps his hand in acting, acting and occasionally directs a film here or there, but concentrates most of his efforts as a board member and spokesperson for the National Association to Protect Children. He spends a lot of his time lobbying congressmen to enact stiffer punishment for sex offenders, especially those who molest children. Keith was present during the sentencing phase for John Couey, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering Jessica Lunsford, the daughter of one of his best friends from High School.
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He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''Series/HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Literature/{{Firestarter}}'', played Music/ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
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He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''Series/HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Literature/{{Firestarter}}'', played Music/ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', ''Film/TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
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He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''Series/HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Literature/{{Firestarter}}'', played ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
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He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''Series/HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Literature/{{Firestarter}}'', played ElvisPresley Music/ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
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->''"[[MoneyDearBoy I'm a working actor]]. I never really pick a film because of the story, or the genre, or who my co-stars are. Mostly I take roles based on how different it was from the role I just finished. [[AwesomeDearBoy Its always more interesting that way]]."''
->--'''David Keith'''
David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''Series/HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Firestarter'', played ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
->--'''David Keith'''
David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''Series/HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Firestarter'', played ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
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David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in''AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''Series/HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in''AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. ''Film/AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Firestarter'', ''Literature/{{Firestarter}}'', played ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''Series/HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in
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-->--'''David Keith'''
'''David Lemuel Keith''' is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
-->--'''David Keith'''
'''David Lemuel Keith''' is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Firestarter'', played ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
He is not KeithDavid. But like KeithDavid, he's a fantastic singer (and a pretty good Elvis impersonator).
He is not KeithDavid. But like KeithDavid, he's a fantastic singer (and a pretty good Elvis impersonator).
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He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''HappyDays''.''Series/HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Firestarter'', played ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
He is notKeithDavid. Creator/KeithDavid. But like KeithDavid, Keith David, he's a fantastic singer (and a pretty good Elvis impersonator).
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'''David Lemuel Keith''' is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[AcademyAward Oscar-]] and [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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'''David Lemuel Keith''' is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[AcademyAward Oscar-]] and [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
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These days he's semi-retired. He keeps his hand in acting, but concentrates most of his efforts as a board member and spokesperson for the National Association to Protect Children. He spends a lot of his time lobbying congressmen to enact stiffer punishment for sex offenders, especially those who molest children. Keith was present during the sentencing phase for John Couey, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering Jessica Lunsford.
David Keith is happily married and lives in his hometown. He's a huge fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers fan and is present at as many UT Volunteers games as his schedule allows.
David Keith is happily married and lives in his hometown. He's a huge fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers fan and is present at as many UT Volunteers games as his schedule allows.
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These days he's semi-retired. He keeps his hand in acting, but concentrates most of his efforts as a board member and spokesperson for the National Association to Protect Children. He spends a lot of his time lobbying congressmen to enact stiffer punishment for sex offenders, especially those who molest children. Keith was present during the sentencing phase for John Couey, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering Jessica Lunsford.
Lunsford, the daughter of one of his best friends from High School.
David Keith is happily married and lives in his hometown. He's a huge fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteersfan and is present at as many UT Volunteers games as his schedule allows.
David Keith is happily married and lives in his hometown. He's a huge fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers
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-->''"[[MoneyDearBoy I'm a working actor]]. I never really pick a film because of the story, or the genre, or who my co-stars are. Mostly I take roles based on how different it was from the role I just finished. [[AwesomeDearBoy Its always more interesting that way]]."
-->--'''David Keith'''
'''David Lemuel Keith''' is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[AcademyAward Oscar-]] and [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Firestarter'', played ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
He is not KeithDavid.
These days he's semi-retired. He keeps his hand in acting, but concentrates most of his efforts as a board member and spokesperson for the National Association to Protect Children. He spends a lot of his time lobbying congressmen to enact stiffer punishment for sex offenders, especially those who molest children. Keith was present during the sentencing phase for John Couey, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering Jessica Lunsford.
David Keith is happily married and lives in his hometown. He's a huge fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers fan and is present at as many UT Volunteers games as his schedule allows.
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-->''"[[MoneyDearBoy I'm a working actor]]. I never really pick a film because of the story, or the genre, or who my co-stars are. Mostly I take roles based on how different it was from the role I just finished. [[AwesomeDearBoy Its always more interesting that way]]."
-->--'''David Keith'''
'''David Lemuel Keith''' is an American actor and director. He is best known for the work earliest in his career, most notably his [[AcademyAward Oscar-]] and [[GoldenGlobes Golden Globe]]-nominated turn as Sid Worley, Zack Mayo's best friend and sidekick, in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman'' (he was beaten out for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by his co-star, LouisGossetJr) and his critically acclaimed performance as Will Mclean in ''The Lords of Discipline.'' Most younger people will recognize him as Battlin' Jack Murdock, Ben Affleck's father in the ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' movie.
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and got into acting when a hoped for College-Level baseball scholarship never materialized (he's a catcher). His first professional role was as Dave Collins, one of [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome Chuck Cunningham's]] friends, on ''HappyDays''. From there he had minor roles in ''Brubaker'' and ''Take This Job and Shove It'' before landing his breakout roles in ''AnOfficerAndAGentleman''. He was the titular pyrokinetic's father in ''Firestarter'', played ElvisPresley in ''Heartbreak Hotel'', was the miniature cowboy Boone in ''TheIndianInTheCupboard'', and would go on to make dozens of other appearances in film and television series.
He is not KeithDavid.
These days he's semi-retired. He keeps his hand in acting, but concentrates most of his efforts as a board member and spokesperson for the National Association to Protect Children. He spends a lot of his time lobbying congressmen to enact stiffer punishment for sex offenders, especially those who molest children. Keith was present during the sentencing phase for John Couey, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering Jessica Lunsford.
David Keith is happily married and lives in his hometown. He's a huge fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers fan and is present at as many UT Volunteers games as his schedule allows.
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