Acting
Dennis O'Keefe
Born 1908-03-29
Fort Madison, Iowa, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
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 Brimstone and Burn 'Em Up O'Connor. 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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Dennis O'Keefe
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Duck Soup
1933
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Scarface
1932
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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1936
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Top Hat
1935
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Robert Montgomery Presents
1950
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Studio One
1948
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Fury
1936
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A Star Is Born
1937
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I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
1932
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Climax!
1954
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (220 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Naked Flame | Paul Ashley | Movie | 1964 |
| The Naked Flame | Writer | Movie | 1964 |
 | Petticoat Junction | Walter O'Connor | TV Series | 1963 |
 | All Hands on Deck | Brian O'Gara | Movie | 1961 |
 | The Dennis O'Keefe Show | Hal Towne | TV Series | 1959 |
 | Riverboat | Dan Muldoon | TV Series | 1959 |
 | Sail Into Danger | Steve Ryman | Movie | 1957 |
 | Suspicion | Self - Host | TV Series | 1957 |
 | Dragoon Wells Massacre | Capt. Matt Riordan | Movie | 1957 |
 | Lady of Vengeance | William T. Marshall | Movie | 1957 |
 | Confession | Ben Birch | Movie | 1956 |
 | The Steve Allen Show | Self - Singer | TV Series | 1956 |
 | Inside Detroit | Blair Vickers | Movie | 1955 |
 | Screen Director's Playhouse | Reverend Charles Parker | TV Series | 1955 |
 | Chicago Syndicate | Barry Amsterdam | Movie | 1955 |
 | Las Vegas Shakedown | Joe Barnes | Movie | 1955 |
 | Angela | Steve Catlett | Movie | 1954 |
| Angela | Director | Movie | 1954 |
| Angela | Screenplay | Movie | 1954 |
 | Climax! | Inspector Marney | TV Series | 1954 |
| Climax! | Evans | TV Series | 1954 |
| Climax! | Fred Long | TV Series | 1954 |
| Climax! | Howard Davenport | TV Series | 1954 |
 | The Black Knight | Dialogue | Movie | 1954 |
 | Drums of Tahiti | Mike Macklin | Movie | 1954 |
 | The Diamond Wizard | Joe Dennison | Movie | 1954 |
| The Diamond Wizard | Director | Movie | 1954 |
 | The Fake | Paul Mitchell | Movie | 1953 |
 | The Lady Wants Mink | Jim Connors | Movie | 1953 |
 | Everything I Have Is Yours | Alec Tacksbury | Movie | 1952 |
 | The Gulf Playhouse | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1952 |
 | One Big Affair | Jimmy Donovan | Movie | 1952 |
 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars | Prof. Stephen Bolt | TV Series | 1951 |
 | Passage West | Jacob Karns | Movie | 1951 |
 | Follow the Sun | Chuck Williams | Movie | 1951 |
 | The Company She Keeps | Larry | Movie | 1951 |
 | Woman on the Run | Dan Legget | Movie | 1950 |
| Lux Video Theatre | Second Man | TV Series | 1950 | |
| Lux Video Theatre | Captain John Danforth | TV Series | 1950 | |
| Lux Video Theatre | Bill | TV Series | 1950 | |
| Lux Video Theatre | Jeff Sewell | TV Series | 1950 | |
| Lux Video Theatre | Mack | TV Series | 1950 | |
 | The Eagle and the Hawk | Whitney Randolph | Movie | 1950 |
 | Your Show of Shows | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1950 |
 | Robert Montgomery Presents | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1950 |
 | Abandoned | Mark Sitko | Movie | 1949 |
 | The Great Dan Patch | David Palmer | Movie | 1949 |
 | Cover Up | Sam Donovan | Movie | 1949 |
| Cover Up | Screenplay | Movie | 1949 |
 | Suspense | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1949 |
 | Siren of Atlantis | Jean Morhange | Movie | 1949 |
 | Studio One | Will | TV Series | 1948 |
 | Walk a Crooked Mile | Daniel F. O'Hara | Movie | 1948 |
 | Raw Deal | Joe Sullivan | Movie | 1948 |
 | T-Men | Dennis O'Brien / Vannie Harrigan | Movie | 1947 |
 | Dishonored Lady | Dr. David Cousins | Movie | 1947 |
 | Mr. District Attorney | Steve Bennett | Movie | 1947 |
 | Her Adventurous Night | Bill Fry | Movie | 1946 |
 | Doll Face | Michael Francis 'Mike' Hannegan | Movie | 1945 |
 | Getting Gertie's Garter | Kenneth B. Ford | Movie | 1945 |
 | The Affairs of Susan | Bill Anthony | Movie | 1945 |
 | Brewster's Millions | Montague L. 'Monty' Brewster | Movie | 1945 |
 | Earl Carroll Vanities | Danny Baldwin | Movie | 1945 |
 | Up in Mabel's Room | Boris | Movie | 1944 |
 | Abroad with Two Yanks | Jeff Reardon | Movie | 1944 |
 | The Story of Dr. Wassell | Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins | Movie | 1944 |
 | Sensations of 1945 | Junior Crane | Movie | 1944 |
 | The Fighting Seabees | Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow | Movie | 1944 |
 | Hi Diddle Diddle | Sonny Phyffe | Movie | 1943 |
 | The Leopard Man | Jerry Manning | Movie | 1943 |
 | Good Morning, Judge | David Barton | Movie | 1943 |
 | Tahiti Honey | Mickey Monroe | Movie | 1943 |
 | Hangmen Also Die! | Jan Horak | Movie | 1943 |
 | Moonlight Masquerade | John Bennett Jr. | Movie | 1942 |
 | The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine | Mike Jason | Movie | 1942 |
 | Weekend for Three | Jim 'Jimbo' Craig | Movie | 1941 |
 | Lady Scarface | Lieutenant Bill Mason | Movie | 1941 |
 | Broadway Limited | Dr. Harvey North | Movie | 1941 |
 | Mr. District Attorney | P. Cadwallader Jones | Movie | 1941 |
 | Topper Returns | Bob | Movie | 1941 |
 | Bowery Boy | Dr. Tom O'Hara | Movie | 1940 |
 | You'll Find Out | Chuck Deems | Movie | 1940 |
 | Arise, My Love | Shep | Movie | 1940 |
 | I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now | Tod Lowell | Movie | 1940 |
 | Girl from Havana | Woody Davis | Movie | 1940 |
 | Pop Always Pays | Jeff Thompson | Movie | 1940 |
 | La Conga Nights | Steve Collins | Movie | 1940 |
 | Alias the Deacon | Johnny Sloan | Movie | 1940 |
 | That's Right – You're Wrong | Chuck Deems | Movie | 1939 |
 | Unexpected Father | Jimmy Hanley | Movie | 1939 |
 | The Kid From Texas | William Quincy | Movie | 1939 |
 | Burn 'Em Up O'Connor | Jerry O'Connor | Movie | 1939 |
 | Vacation from Love | Bill Blair | Movie | 1938 |
 | The Chaser | Tom Brandon | Movie | 1938 |
 | Hold That Kiss | Tommy Bradford | Movie | 1938 |
 | A Yank at Oxford | Racetrack Handler (uncredited) | Movie | 1938 |
 | The Kid Comes Back | Story | Movie | 1938 |
 | The Bad Man of Brimstone | Jeffrey Burton | Movie | 1937 |
 | The Firefly | French Soldier Admirer (uncredited) | Movie | 1937 |
 | Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938 | Nightclub Patron | Movie | 1937 |
 | One Mile from Heaven | Party Guest | Movie | 1937 |
 | Saratoga | Party guest | Movie | 1937 |
 | Easy Living | Office Manager (uncredited) | Movie | 1937 |
 | Captains Courageous | Bit Role (uncredited) | Movie | 1937 |
 | The Great Gambini | Nightclub Patron | Movie | 1937 |
 | Riding on Air | Radium Plane 23 Co-Pilot (uncredited) | Movie | 1937 |
 | The Girl from Scotland Yard | John | Movie | 1937 |
 | Make Way for Tomorrow | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1937 |
 | A Star Is Born | Burke's Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1937 |
 | Top of the Town | Frank | Movie | 1937 |
 | Swing High, Swing Low | Purser (uncredited) | Movie | 1937 |
 | History Is Made at Night | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1937 |
 | Mama Steps Out | Dance Extra | Movie | 1937 |
 | Champagne Waltz | Dance Extra at Blue Danube Room | Movie | 1937 |
 | Beloved Enemy | Reception Guest (Uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Three Smart Girls | Nightclub Extra | Movie | 1936 |
 | Sinner Take All | Night Club Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Great Guy | Party Guest (Uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Rose Bowl | Jones | Movie | 1936 |
 | The Accusing Finger | Reporter | Movie | 1936 |
 | Theodora Goes Wild | Man (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Libeled Lady | Barker at Charity Affair (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | The Big Broadcast of 1937 | Sound Technician (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Sworn Enemy | Bandleader (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Piccadilly Jim | Petie McGregor (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Yours for the Asking | Man (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Rhythm on the Range | Sidewalk Heckler | Movie | 1936 |
 | San Francisco | New Year's Celebrant (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Fury | Reporter (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Private Number | Gambler (Uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Burning Gold | Derrick Worker | Movie | 1936 |
 | Show Boat | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1936 |
 | 13 Hours by Air | Baker-Co-Pilot | Movie | 1936 |
 | Small Town Girl | Man Dancing in Tavern (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | The Singing Kid | Bud (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | Courtroom Reporter (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Colleen | Extra on Dance Floor (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Love Before Breakfast | College Boy (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Strike Me Pink | Club Lido Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | White Lies | Dinner Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Broadway Hostess | Donald Ross - Ronnie's Friend (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Personal Maid's Secret | Dinner Guest | Movie | 1935 |
 | A Feather in Her Hat | Theatergoer (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | It's in the Air | Announcer / Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Here Comes the Band | Party Guest at Reunion (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Top Hat | Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Every Night at Eight | Huxley Employee (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | The Daring Young Man | Wedding Participant | Movie | 1935 |
 | Doubting Thomas | Member of Audience | Movie | 1935 |
 | A Night at the Biltmore Bowl | Dancer (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | The Misses Stooge | Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Baby Face Harrington | Country Club Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Mississippi | Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | The Wedding Night | Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | One New York Night | Extra | Movie | 1935 |
 | The Gilded Lily | Nightclub Extra (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Broadway Bill | (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | College Rhythm | Department Store Doorman | Movie | 1934 |
 | Imitation of Life | Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Kid Millions | Chorus Boy in Ship's Show (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Everything's Ducky | Party Guest | Movie | 1934 |
 | Lady by Choice | Dance Extra (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Two Heads on a Pillow | Night Club Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | A Lost Lady | Dance Extra (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Desirable | Party Guest | Movie | 1934 |
 | Gift of Gab | Dancer (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | The Red Rider | Minor Role | Movie | 1934 |
 | We're Rich Again | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | He Was Her Man | Man Leaving Courtroom | Movie | 1934 |
 | Fog Over Frisco | Van Brugh, Reporter (Uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Smarty | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Murder at the Vanities | Chorus Boy (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Upperworld | Police Photographer (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Wonder Bar | Chorus Boy (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Jimmy the Gent | Chester Coote (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Coming Out Party | Party Guest | Movie | 1934 |
 | All of Me | Policeman (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
 | Lady Killer | Casino Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Blood Money | Racetrack Spectator (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Duck Soup | Bridegroom at Firefly's Reception (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | The Prizefighter and the Lady | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Broadway Thru a Keyhole | Nightclub Dance Extra | Movie | 1933 |
 | Only Yesterday | New Year's Eve Reveler (Uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Bombshell | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | I'm No Angel | Courtroom Reporter (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Too Much Harmony | Cafe Patron | Movie | 1933 |
 | Torch Singer | Nightclub Patron | Movie | 1933 |
 | She Had to Say Yes | Cabaret Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Cocktail Hour | Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Gold Diggers of 1933 | Theatregoer (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Ann Carver's Profession | Dinner Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | The Phantom of the Air | Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | The Eagle and the Hawk | Flier (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | 42nd Street | Chorus Boy (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Girl Missing | Casino Patron (Uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | From Hell to Heaven | Louie - Switchboard Operator (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Hello, Everybody! | Casino Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | The Woman Accused | Party Extra (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Central Park | Casino Diner (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang | Café Chateau Dancer (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | Night After Night | Drunk Sleeping on a Table (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | A Bill of Divorcement | Party Guest | Movie | 1932 |
 | The Cabin in the Cotton | Dance Floor Extra at Madge's Party (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | Blonde Venus | (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | Big City Blues | Dice Spectator (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | Skyscraper Souls | Stock Brokerage Clerk (Uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | Bachelor's Affairs | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | The Man from Yesterday | Cafe Patron | Movie | 1932 |
 | Merrily We Go to Hell | Wedding Usher (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | Huddle | Dancer (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | Scarface | Night Club Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | Love Affair | One of Carol's Friends at Party (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | Under Eighteen | Penthouse Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | Working Girls | Dance Extra (uncredited) | Movie | 1931 |
 | West of Broadway | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1931 |
| Honeymoon Trio | Wedding Guest | Movie | 1931 | |
 | The Miracle Woman | Man in Audience (uncredited) | Movie | 1931 |
 | Laugh and Get Rich | Young Man at Dance (uncredited) | Movie | 1931 |
 | Cimarron | (uncredited) | Movie | 1931 |
 | Reaching for the Moon | Ship's Party Guest (uncredited) | Movie | 1930 |