Keith D. Black
Keith D. Black | |
|---|---|
| Born | Keith D. Black, also known as Dorian Black and University of Wisconsin
Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, producer, former model |
| Years active | 1998 - present |
| Relatives | Roy Keith Black, Member of the Order of the British Empire
Privy Council of the United Kingdom
The Right Honourable Phillip Oppenheim Jill Black
Phil Solomon (music executive) of Major Minor Records Mervyn Solomon, founder of Emerald Music and Officer of Order of the British Empire Harold Peres of Solomon and Peres, Officer of Order of the British Empire Master Simon Geoghegan of the House of Ireland |
Keith D. Black (born October 16, 1980) is a financier, screenwriter and former
Black is recognized for co-writing Princess (2006) and House of God (2008).[2] He is the COO of an asset management firm.[3]
Early life
Black was born in
His paternal grandfather
In 1918, Black's mother's family began Blumberg Export and Import, a small timber business in South Africa. Eventually, it developed as the largest timber manufacturer in continental Africa. A portion of downtown Johannesburg is named after Black's maternal great-grandparents.[3]
Black is the cousin to both
Anthony Black worked in film and television distribution before becoming Senior Vice President and Co-Chairman of the Director's Board of
Modeling career
Black was frequently used to showcase swimwear apparel.[3]
Film career
In 2004 while attending the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, Black met Jessica Janos, another graduate student. They partnered on several small projects, most notably the short film, Princess (2006). Co-written by the two, it features the daughter of a black maid who is raised by a wealthy white South African family in Johannesburg.[6]
Their film attracted the attention of
Black discovered the woman to play the lead while shopping in Los Angeles, when he saw Benu Mabhena. She later acted in the feature film
In 2011, it was announced that Black would executive produce, Janos' film, Prettyface, along with Fred Roos.[citation needed] The independent film explores the lives of two teenagers in Los Angeles. While stealing a horse from a stable, they meet Charles Manson, three days before he murders Sharon Tate in the sensational crime of the 1970s. Production of Prettyface was scheduled to begin in spring of 2013.[citation needed]
Financial career
In 2011, Black was described as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of an alternative asset management firm. He had earned a business degree and joined his father Anthony Black in financial firm, specializing in clients with at least $1 million to invest.[3]
References
- ^ a b Julian Haviland, "The Pioneers of British Pop Culture," The Times, 12 December 1993; pg. 32;
- ^ Grey, Mark. "The Stud Advantage". Bender Magazine, April 2011, p.32 [1]
- ^ a b c d [2] Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine Jiminez, Max. "Million Dollar Man," Grab Magazine Chicago, 2010, p.20.
- ^ "Roy Black Obituary", Sign on San Diego, 29 December 2009, Retrieved 2010-02-01.
- ^ "Blockbuster Announces Acquisition Agreement."[dead link] 1988-02-16. Retrieved 2010-02-01.
- ^ "Long Journey for Princess'", The Press Enterprise, 2005-12-15, Retrieved 2010-02-01. Archived July 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Jessica Janos, Mal'chik Fille, short film, The American Film Institute
- Carte Blanche, short film, The American Film Institute
- Princess Preview, The American Film Institute
- Keith D. Black at IMDb