Biography

Son of character actor Robert Keith and stage actress Helena Shipman. He grew up on the road with his parents while they toured in plays. First appeared at age 3 in film Pied Piper Malone (1924) with his father. Began acting in radio programs and on stage before World War II. Joined the Marines and served as a machine gunner. Returned to Broadway stage after the war and branched out into television and film. Worked as an extra in several films before achieving speaking roles and subsequent stardom.

Director

The Little People(1972)

Crusader(1955)

Actor

Follow Your Heart(1999)as Roddy Thompson

Spider-Man: The Animated Series(1994)as Uncle Ben Parker

Rough Riders(1997)as President William McKinley

Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man(1994)as Duckman's Father

The Second Civil War(1997)as Maj. Gen. Charles Buford

Win, Lose or Draw(1987)as Self - Panelist

The Variety Club International All Star Party(1987)as Self - Audience Member

Archive Footage

Stu's Show(2006)

George Carlin's American Dream(2022)as Self

Tesla Effect(2014)as The Colonel

Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade(2004)as Self

The 70th Annual Academy Awards(1998)as Self (Memorial Tribute)

Archive Sound

Spider-Man: Secret Wars(1999)as Uncle Ben Parker

Known for

The Parent Trap1961 · Actor Young Guns1988 · Actor The Wind and the Lion1975 · Actor Reflections in a Golden Eye1967 · Actor

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Brian Keith in Death Before Dishonor (1987)

Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, and Hayley Mills in The Parent Trap (1961)

Brian Keith and Daniel Hugh Kelly in Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)

Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith in The Parent Trap (1961)

Brian Keith and Joseph Buloff in Suspense (1949)

Credit Score: Brian Keith

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Family Affair

Uncle Bill Davis

Mon Sep 12 1966 – Thu Mar 04 1971

#	Name	Score	Year	Nom	Known	★	Wins	Noms	Votes
1	Family Affair	14.63	1966	•		7.1	0	8	3758
2	The Parent Trap	4.88	1961		•	7.2	0	2	26335
3	Portrait of Jennie	4.00	1949			7.6	1	2	8443
4	Nickelodeon	3.25	1976		•	6.2	0	0	3145
5	The Wind and the Lion	3.25	1976		•	6.8	0	2	11106
6	The McKenzie Break	3.25	1971		•	6.5	0	0	1969
7	With Six You Get Eggroll	3.25	1968		•	6.4	0	0	3305
8	Reflections in a Golden Eye	3.25	1967		•	6.7	0	0	8826
9	Nevada Smith	3.25	1966		•	6.9	0	0	9812
10	Those Calloways	3.25	1965		•	6.5	0	0	933

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