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Brian Keith
Robert Alba Keith, known professionally as Brian Keith, was an American film, television, and stage actor who had a six-decade-long career. Keith is best remembered for his work in films such as the Disney family film The Parent Trap as well as Johnny Shiloh, The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming, and The Wind and the Lion, portraying President Theodore Roosevelt in the latter. In addition to his film career, Keith was also known for his roles on television. He's recognized for roles of bachelor-uncle-turned-reluctant-parent Bill Davis in the 1960s sitcom Family Affair, and a tough retired judge in the 1980s crime drama Hardcastle and McCormick. He also starred in The Brian Keith Show on NBC in the 70s and in the CBS comedy series Heartland. Keith made his Broadway debut in 1948 in Mister Roberts, in which his father played Doc. His final film role was in Rough Riders, where he played President William McKinley. Keith reportedly struggled with financial problems and suffered from depression throughout his final days. Despite his struggles, Keith left a significant legacy in the world of film and television.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Robert Alba Keith
Born: Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship: U.S.
Birthday: November 14, 1921
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1924-1997
Children: 7
Spouses: Frances Helm, Judy Landon, Victoria Young-Keith
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Movies Featuring Brian Keith
The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming
The Parent Trap
Hooper
Nickelodeon
Reflections in a Golden Eye
The Wind and the Lion
Sharky's Machine
Meteor
Sam Peckinpah’s West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
The Gambler: The Luck Of The Draw
The Mountain Men
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
World War III
Cry for the Strangers
The B.R.A.T. Patrol
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Welcome Home
Death Before Dishonor
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
A Tiger Walks
The Rare Breed
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
National Lampoon’s Favorite Deadly Sins
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?
Nevada Smith
Jivaro
Moon Pilot
The Yakuza
Storm Center
Gaily, Gaily
The Quest
Arrowhead
The Violent Men
The Loneliest Runner
Alaska Seas
Scandalous John
Ten Who Dared
Knute Rockne All American
Wind Dancer
Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
The Raiders
Johnny Shiloh
The Deadly Companions
Walking Thunder
Centennial
The Hallelujah Trail
Rough Riders
The Second Civil War
Violent Road
The Bamboo Prison
Krakatoa, East of Java
Tight Spot
5 Against the House
The Seekers
Fourteen Hours
The McKenzie Break
The Lion Roars Again
Chicago Confidential
Sierra Baron
Those Calloways
Savage Sam
The Young Philadelphians
Nightfall
The Pleasure Seekers
Run of the Arrow
Career Timeline
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1995
The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A.
Pete Morgan
National Lampoon’s Favorite Deadly Sins
'Noble Hart' / Self
1981
Sharky's Machine
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Self
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
Police Chief Baxter
1970
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?
Officer Michael M. Nace
The McKenzie Break
Captain Jack Connor
1966
The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming
The Rare Breed
Alexander Bowen
Nevada Smith
Jonas Cord
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