Brian Keith

Biography for Brian Keith

Son of character actor Robert Keith and actress Helen Shipman. Grew up on the road with his parents, who toured in plays. 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 into television and film. Worked as an extra in several films before achieving speaking roles and subsequent stardom.

Brian Keith was born in Bayone, New Jersey, November 14, 1921. He often played in westerns, then in several TV series, including "A Family Affair", "Michner's Centennial", then "The judge and the pilot" .

1997 is a bad year for him: at the age of 75, he suffered from lung cancer, he knows big financial concerns, and must face the suicide of his daughter (it was his only child, Because he had a son who died very young).

Brian Keith committed suicide by shooting himself in his head to his domicile of Malibu, the same year.

Brian Keith was an American actor known for his roles in films, television series and plays. He was born on November 14, 1921 in Bayonne, New Jersey, and died on June 24, 1997 in Malibu, California.

Brian Keith began his career in the 1940s by playing in plays in Broadway. He became famous thanks to his roles in films like "Le Kid de Cincinnati" (1950), "Le Oath des Braves" (1956) and "Hatari!" (1962), in which he played strong and virile characters.

He also played in many television series, notably in "Le Fusilier de la Marine" (1953-1954), "Le Virginien" (1962-1971) and "A formidable family" (1971-1976), where he played the Character of Bill Davis, a single father who raises his children alone after the death of his wife.

In addition to his acting career, Brian Keith was also a producer and director. He produced and produced several episodes of "a great family" and also produced the television series "Le Virginien".

Apart from his acting career, Brian Keith was also passionate about fishing and hunting. He spent a lot of time in the mountains of Idaho and Africa, where he chased the big game.

Despite his success as an actor, Brian Keith has experienced difficult times in his personal life. He suffered from depression and tried to end his life several times. He died in 1997 at the age of 75 of a heart attack.

Brian Keith was a talented and respected actor who left a lasting imprint in the entertainment industry. His career has inspired many actors and he is still considered one of the big names in Hollywood.

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Trivia

• Suffered from emphysema and had lung cancer. His apparent suicide happened after he returned from a stay at a hospital.
• Buried in Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
• At the time of his death, he was dealing with terminal respiratory illness and the recent suicide (gunshot) of his daughter, Daisy, only ten weeks prior.

Family

• Spouse : Victoria Young (1970 - 24 June 1997) (his death) 2 children, Judy Landon (1955 - ?) (divorced) 2 children 3 adopted children, Frances Helm (? - 1955) (divorced).
• His first son died in childhood.
• Son of Robert Keith and Helen Shipman.
• Father, with Victoria Young, of Daisy Keith.

Author of the card

• Creation date: 01/07/2003 by stals
• Last update: 21/11/2011 by PLOQUIN