Sgt. William Keck — The Thin Red Line Character Profile

About Sgt. William Keck

Leads a squad that hides behind a knoll to await reinforcements. Accidentally pulls the pin on a grenade and throws himself on it to prevent his men from being killed by the blast.

Character Facts

Played by

Woody Harrelson

Appears in

The Thin Red Line (1998)

Role

Supporting

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