Dennis O'Keefe
Dennis O'Keefe (March 29, 1908 – August 31, 1968) was an American actor. He was the son of Irish vaudevillians working in the United States. As a small child he joined his parents' act and later wrote skits for the stage.
O'Keefe started in films as an extra in the early 1930s. After a small but impressive role in Saratoga, Clark Gable recommended O'Keefe to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which signed him to a contract in 1937. His film roles were bigger after that, starting with The Bad Man of Brimst
O'Keefe left MGM around 1940 but continued to work in mostly lower budget productions. In the 1950s he did some directing, wrote mystery stories and by the mid-1950s found work on television shows such as Justice, The Martha Raye Show, The Ford Show as well as his own series The Dennis O'Keefe Show.
Born
Mar 29, 1908
Fort Madison, Iowa, USA
Died
Aug 31, 1968
Known For
Acting
Movies
192 acting
7 crew
Popularity
0.6
Known For
Scarface
1932
as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1936
as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
1932
as Café Chateau Dancer (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933
1933
as Theatregoer (uncredited)
Top Hat
1935
as Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited)
42nd Street
1933
as Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Duck Soup
1933
as Bridegroom at Firefly's Reception (uncredited)
A Star Is Born
1937
as Burke's Party Guest (uncredited)
Libeled Lady
1936
as Barker at Charity Affair (uncredited)
Captains Courageous
1937
as Bit Role (uncredited)
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