Keith Carradine: Movies & Box Office

Keith Ian Carradine (born August 8, 1949) is an accomplished American actor, known for his versatile roles in various mediums. In the film industry, he's recognized for movies like Robert Altman's Nashville, Louis Malle's Pretty Baby, and Alan Rudolph's Choose Me. He's also known for his television roles such as Wild Bill Hickok on HBO's Deadwood, FBI agent Frank Lundy on Showtime's Dexter, and U.S. President Conrad Dalton on CBS's Madam Secretary. Notably, he's a member of the prominent Carradine family of actors, initiated by his father, John Carradine. Carradine kickstarted his acting career through the original Broadway run of Hair (1969). He's also garnered fame on the stage, with a Tony-nominated performance for Best Actor in the Tony Award-winning musical, The Will Rogers Follies. Carradine showcased his musical talents with distinctive performances over the years, winning a Golden Globe and an Oscar for Best Original Song, I'm Easy, for the movie Nashville.

Carradine was born in a family deeply integrated into Hollywood; his full brothers, Christopher and Robert Carradine, are both actors. His upbringing was troubled, with his parents divorcing when he was eight; a devastating custody battle led him to primarily be raised by his maternal grandmother. Despite this, Carradine's career flourished from his Broadway debut in Hair to his television appearances, winning accolades across his diverse body of work. He's lent his voice to video games and enjoyed a brief singing career. Personal trials marked his life with a difficult custody battle and witness to perjury scandal involving his ex-wife, Sandra Will. Carradine found stability, finally tying the knot with actress Hayley DuMond.