Keiko, the orca whale, was the iconic animal protagonist of the movie Free Willy. Even though being the most unlikely candidate for release because of his long years in captivity, Keiko became the first and only captive orca to be successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild, where he thrived for over 5 years in his home waters, gaining over 1 ton during his rehabilitation, mixing it up with wild orcas, swimming across the North Atlantic, and finally passing as a middle aged orca.
Keiko has 2 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work is anchored in the Free Willy universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Free Willy, Keiko in danger. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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