Ben Powers

Not to be confused with Ben Power.
For the American football player, see Ben Powers (American football).
Ben Powers
Powers in 1977
Born
Alton Adelbert Powers

(1950-07-05)July 5, 1950
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 2015(2015-04-06) (aged 64)
New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
EducationRhode Island School of Design
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1974–1987
Known forKeith Anderson – Good Times

Alton Adelbert Powers (July 5, 1950 – April 6, 2015), known professionally as Ben Powers, was an American actor and comedian. Powers was best known for his role as Keith Albert Anderson, the husband of Thelma Evans, during the sixth and final season of the CBS sitcom Good Times. Powers was also a cast member on the NBC television comedy series Laugh-In (1977–78).

Powers died on April 6, 2015, at age 64 due to liver cancer.[1]

  1. ^ The Hollywood Reporter: 'Good Times' Actor Ben Powers Dies at 64