David de Keyser

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Characters played by David de Keyser

Warden (voice) (uncredited) — Superman (1978)

Voice of a prison administrator.

Doctor — Diamonds Are Forever (1971)

Medical professional treating patients or conducting experiments, likely in a hospital or research facility.

Emmanuel Sonnenschein — Sunshine (1999)

Father of Ignatz and Gustave. He commercializes his father's herb tonic, securing the family's wealth and estate. He initially opposes Ignatz's marriage to Valerie and dies alongside Emperor Franz Joseph I. His posthumous letter guides Ivan's final realization.

Exhumed rabbi — The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz (2000)

The Exhumed rabbi is brought into a broadcast to explain the spiritual crisis overtaking London. Instead of offering a clear solution, he gives a grotesque account of humanity's declining divine guardians. His appearance connects the authorities' public response with the underworld system carrying the dead toward judgment.

Emilio (voice) — Caprice (1986)

Emilio is a seductive voice connected with a beauty product inside the magazine's commercial world. He promises magic and fulfillment if Lucky can pay for it, presenting purchase as the route to personal transformation. Because Lucky has no money and mocks these demands, Emilio's appeal ultimately exposes the emptiness of Caprice's sales promises.

Zissell — Catch Us If You Can (1965)

The advertising executive behind the “Meat for Go” campaign, Zissell cynically exploits Dinah's escape with Steve and sends two henchmen after the couple. He is besotted with Dinah and reaches Burgh Island before her, where his presence undermines her hoped-for retreat from the pressures of celebrity.

David — Leo the Last (1970)

Leo's quack doctor who forms part of his parasitic, privileged entourage. He represents the detached professional class that is quickly overcome during the slum uprising.

Career Overview

David de Keyser has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Superman Classic with 1 titles. Signature works include The Plain Man's Guide to Advertising, Hijack, Man in the Sky. 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
65
Birth Date
1927-01-01
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1177364), public domain (CC0).