Brian Keith

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Biography

Brian Keith (November 14, 1921 – June 24, 1997) was an American film, television, and stage actor who in his four decade-long career gained recognition for his work in movies such as the 1961 Disney family film The Parent Trap, the 1966 comedy The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, and the 1975 adventure saga The Wind and the Lion, in which he portrayed Theodore Roosevelt. On television, two of his best known roles were that of a widowed uncle turned bachelor: Bill Davis, in the 1960s sitcom Family Affair, and a tough judge in the 1980s drama Hardcastle and McCormick.

Career Overview

Brian Keith has 111 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Hunter TV Movie Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Nevada Smith, The Rare Breed, The Parent Trap. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
111
Birth Date
1921-11-14 00:00:00
Birth Place
Bayonne, New Jersey, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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