Brian Keith
1921 – 1997

Brian Keith

American actor (1921–1997)

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Born
1921-11-14, Bayonne
Died
1997-06-24
Birthplace state
New Jersey

Biography

Robert Alba Keith, known professionally as Brian Keith, was an American film, television, and stage actor who in his six-decade career gained recognition for his work in films such as the Disney family film The Parent Trap (1961); Johnny Shiloh (1963); the comedy The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming (1966); and the adventure saga The Wind and the Lion (1975), in which he portrayed President Theodore Roosevelt.

Occupation

Brian Keith is recorded as a film actor, a television actor, a stage actor, a television director, a character actor and a actor, born in New Jersey (1921–1997).

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Frequently asked about Brian Keith

Who was Brian Keith?
Brian Keith was American actor (1921–1997), born in New Jersey (1921 – 1997).
When and where was Brian Keith born?
Brian Keith was born on 1921-11-14 in Bayonne.
When did Brian Keith die?
Brian died on 1997-06-24.
What was Brian Keith known for?
Brian Keith is recorded as a film actor, a television actor, a stage actor, a television director, a character actor and a actor.
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