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Harvey Keitel

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Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel is an American actor known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and "tough guy" characters. Born on May 13, 1939, in New York City, he rose to prominence during the New Hollywood movement and is most recognized for his long-running association with director Martin Scorsese, starring in six of his films. Keitel has won numerous awards and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mickey Cohen in Bugsy. His filmography includes roles in Reservoir Dogs, Bad Lieutenant, and Pulp Fiction, among others. Apart from acting, Keitel has studied under both Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg and at the HB Studio, which led him to land roles in several Off-Broadway productions. His career milestones include roles in three films directed by Wes Anderson and being a co-president of the Actors Studio, alongside Al Pacino and Ellen Burstyn.

48 movies
4 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Harvey Keitel, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Harvey Keitel rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Harvey Keitel

Born: New York City, U.S.

Citizenship: United States, Romania

Birthday: May 13, 1939

Occupations: Actor, Producer

Years Active: 1967-present

Children: 3

Spouses: Daphna Kastner

Awards and Nominations Received by Harvey Keitel

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Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Harvey Keitel has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.


26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2020

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

The Irishman

8th Independent Spirit Awards 1993

Win

Best Male Lead

Bad Lieutenant

64th Academy Awards 1992

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

Bugsy

49th Golden Globe Awards 1992

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor)

Bugsy

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