Veteran actor Keith David, known for his Emmy-winning voice roles in The War and Jackie Robinson, has been happily married to Dionne Lea Williams for over 24 years. The couple first met in 2000, dated for a year, and tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2001. Since then, they’ve remained devoted to one another.
In April this year, Keith celebrated their 24th anniversary with a heartfelt message on Instagram, writing, “I woke up this morning, looked at my wife of 24 years, smiled and thought to myself. ‘Thank you Father for thy many blessings, but especially this wonderful woman in my life!’ Happy Anniversary, my love!”
What Does Dionne Lea Williams Do?
Dionne Lea Williams is an actress.
She studied at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and earned a degree from the University of Evansville. Beginning her acting journey at 14, she has appeared in productions such as ER, Ray Meets Helen, Heelbent, and Dolphin Island.
Though active in the industry, Dionne prefers calling herself a storyteller. She once shared, “I started acting when I was 14…I decided to step back to take a long hard look at my career, and renamed myself…a storyteller!…Storyteller = freedom…to me.”
Their Children
Keith and Dionne share two daughters together. Their first daughter, MaeLea, was born in August 2001. Their second daughter, Ruby Lea, arrived in 2004. Keith David also has a son from a previous marriage.
Their strong bond and commitment to both family and career continue to inspire many.
