Christian Keyes

Christian Keyes (born July 24, 1975) is an American actor and model. Born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Flint, Michigan, Keyes got his start in the entertainment industry by appearing in stage plays. He subsequently graduated to television and film. Since his introduction as an actor, he has added singer, author and producer to his resume. Keyes has one son, named Christian Keyes, Jr.

Early life Keyes was born in Detroit and raised in Flint.

Career Keyes began his career appearing on stage productions and also worked as a model and fitness trainer. Keyes made an appearance on the CW hit show “Supernatural”, playing the character Michael the Archangel. In 2019, Keyes starred as Desmond (Nerón), the leading villain on the CW show, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. He also appeared in Keri Hilson's music video "Energy", "The Way That I Love You" by Ashanti, "In the Morning" by Ledisi, and "Suitcase" by Mary J. Blige playing love interests.

Keyes has appeared in several films and made-for-television movies, include leading roles in Perfect Combination (2010), Lord, All Men Can't Be Dogs (2011) alongside Vivica A. Fox, Note to Self (2012), Act Like You Love Me (2013) and The Man in 3B (2015). He also appear in Tyler Perry's stage plays including Madea Goes to Jail and What's Done in the Dark. Keyes became a member of the Zeta Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity while attending Ferris State University.

In 2016, Keyes was cast as male lead alongside Vanessa Bell Calloway, Gloria Reuben, Jasmine Burke and Clifton Powell in the Bounce TV prime time soap opera, Saints & Sinners. In 2018, Keyes starred on BET drama series In Contempt as Charlie Riggs. In January 2020, it was announced that he had been cast in the role of Ripley Turner on The Young and the Restless.

Keyes has authored 2 fictional urban romance novels in the mid 2010s which were presented by American author Carl Weber. His novel Ladies Night was released in 2015 and was later adapted into a 2021 BET+ television drama crime series All The Queen's Men, written and produced by Keyes and Tyler Perry Studios. Keyes also stars in the series. Keyes later authored Dr. Feel Good released in 2016.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 2005 Diary of a Mad Black Woman Man Proposing 2006 Madea Goes to Jail Sonny Video 2007 Game Day Officer Lennox Video 2008 What's Done in the Dark Doctor Harris Video 2009 Truly Blessed Sgt. Greydie 2010 Perfect Combination Rick Love Me or Leave Me Justin Daniels TV movie 2011 Lord, All Men Can't Be Dogs Tim She's Not Our Sister D'Andre TV movie The Perfect Man Russell The Bachelor Party Reny Video He's Mine Not Yours Jason Cheaper to Keep Her Eddie Video 2012 Dysfunctional Friends Stylz The Good Life Drew Note to Self Curtis King What She Wants for Christmas Fake Santa/Sebastien 2013 Winnerz Duck The Prayer Circle Wood Act Like You Love Me Chad What Would You Do for Love Reggie TV movie 2014 Black Coffee Julian Four Seasons Derrick Lap Dance Mayor Love Will Find A Way Reggie Sequel 2015 The Man in 3B Slim 2016 The Christmas Swap Ellis Craig TV movie 2017 Love by the 10th Date Kevin TV movie The Preacher's Son Dante Wilson The Lost Souls Cafe Taylor TV movie We Are Family Bradley 2018 The Choir Director Dante Wilson No More Mr Nice Guy Niles Monroe 2021 Never and Again Robert Washington Saints & Sinners Judgment Day Levi Sterling TV movie 2022 Stalker Damon TV movie

Television Year Title Role Notes 2007 Brothers & Sisters Bouncer Episode: "Sexual Politics" 2008 Moonlight Dominic Michaels Episode: "Sonata" Zane's Sex Chronicles Anthony Episode: "Dirty Laundry" 2011 Love That Girl! Bobby Episode: "Remember the Time" She's Still Not Our Sister D'Andre Main Cast 2011–14 Let's Stay Together Troy Guest: Season 1, Recurring Cast: Season 2–4 2012 Family Time Lorenzo Episode: "When a Woman's Fed Up" 2013 Beauty & the Beast Darius Bishop Episode: "Trust No One" & "Tough Love" 2014 Instant Mom Vince Episode: "Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire" Mistresses Casey Episode: "Rebuild" & "Open House" 2015 Every Witch Way Michael Episode: "Apocalypse World" Born Again Virgin Pastor Episode: "We Build Monsters" 2016–22 Saints & Sinners Levi Sterling Main Cast: Season 1–2, Recurring Cast: Season 3 & 5–6 2017–18 Supernatural Michael Recurring Cast: Season 13 2018 In Contempt Charles Theodore "Charlie" Riggs Main Cast 2018–19 Legends of Tomorrow Desmond/Neron Recurring Cast: Season 4 2018–24 The Family Business Niles Monroe Recurring Cast: Seasons 1–2 & 5 2019–20 9-1-1 Doctor Calloway Recurring Cast: Season 3 2019–26 The Boys Nathan Franklin Recurring Cast: Season 1 & 3, Guest: Season 4–5 2020 The Young and the Restless Ripley Turner Regular Cast 2021 The Rookie Alonzo Smith Recurring Cast: Season 3 2021–25 All the Queen's Men Raphael "The Concierge" Damascus Recurring Cast: Season 1, Main Cast: Season 2 2022 Reasonable Doubt Ryan Moore Recurring Cast 2022–23 All Rise Robin Recurring Cast: Season 3

Discography +List of albums TitleAlbum detailsDay By Day • Released: September 25, 2005Get Involved • Released: November 13, 2023