
Dennis O'Keefe
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 29, 1908
- Died
- August 31, 1968 (aged 60)
- Birthplace
- Fort Madison, Iowa, USA
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.
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Filmography

The Naked Flame
Movie · as Paul Ashley

Petticoat Junction
TV · as Walter O'Connor · 1 ep

All Hands on Deck
Movie · as Brian O'Gara

Riverboat
TV · as Dan Muldoon · 1 ep

The Dennis O'Keefe Show
TV · as Hal Towne · 32 eps

Dragoon Wells Massacre
Movie · as Capt. Matt Riordan

Lady of Vengeance
Movie · as William T. Marshall

Sail Into Danger
Movie · as Steve Ryman

Suspicion
TV · as Self - Host · 42 eps

Confession
Movie · as Ben Birch

The Steve Allen Show
TV · as Self - Singer · 1 ep

Las Vegas Shakedown
Movie · as Joe Barnes

Chicago Syndicate
Movie · as Barry Amsterdam

Inside Detroit
Movie · as Blair Vickers

Screen Director's Playhouse
TV · as Reverend Charles Parker · 1 ep

The Diamond Wizard
Movie · as Joe Dennison

Drums of Tahiti
Movie · as Mike Macklin

Angela
Movie · as Steve Catlett

Climax!
TV · as Inspector Marney, Evans, Fred Long, Howard Davenport · 1 ep

The Fake
Movie · as Paul Mitchell

The Lady Wants Mink
Movie · as Jim Connors

One Big Affair
Movie · as Jimmy Donovan

Everything I Have Is Yours
Movie · as Alec Tacksbury

The Gulf Playhouse
TV · 1 ep

The Company She Keeps
Movie · as Larry

Passage West
Movie · as Jacob Karns

Follow the Sun
Movie · as Chuck Williams

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV · as Prof. Stephen Bolt · 1 ep

Woman on the Run
Movie · as Dan Legget

The Eagle and the Hawk
Movie · as Whitney Randolph

Lux Video Theatre
TV · as Second Man, Captain John Danforth, Bill, Jeff Sewell, Mack · 1 ep

Your Show of Shows
TV · 1 ep

Robert Montgomery Presents
TV · 1 ep

Siren of Atlantis
Movie · as Jean Morhange

Abandoned
Movie · as Mark Sitko

Cover Up
Movie · as Sam Donovan

The Great Dan Patch
Movie · as David Palmer

Suspense
TV · 1 ep

Walk a Crooked Mile
Movie · as Daniel F. O'Hara

Raw Deal
Movie · as Joe Sullivan

Studio One
TV · as Will · 1 ep

Dishonored Lady
Movie · as Dr. David Cousins

T-Men
Movie · as Dennis O'Brien / Vannie Harrigan

Mr. District Attorney
Movie · as Steve Bennett

Her Adventurous Night
Movie · as Bill Fry

Brewster's Millions
Movie · as Montague L. 'Monty' Brewster

Doll Face
Movie · as Michael Francis 'Mike' Hannegan

Getting Gertie's Garter
Movie · as Kenneth B. Ford

The Affairs of Susan
Movie · as Bill Anthony

Earl Carroll Vanities
Movie · as Danny Baldwin

The Fighting Seabees
Movie · as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow

The Story of Dr. Wassell
Movie · as Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Up in Mabel's Room
Movie · as Boris

Abroad with Two Yanks
Movie · as Jeff Reardon

Sensations of 1945
Movie · as Junior Crane

Hangmen Also Die!
Movie · as Jan Horak

The Leopard Man
Movie · as Jerry Manning

Tahiti Honey
Movie · as Mickey Monroe

Good Morning, Judge
Movie · as David Barton

Hi Diddle Diddle
Movie · as Sonny Phyffe

The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
Movie · as Mike Jason

Moonlight Masquerade
Movie · as John Bennett Jr.

Topper Returns
Movie · as Bob

Lady Scarface
Movie · as Lieutenant Bill Mason

Mr. District Attorney
Movie · as P. Cadwallader Jones

Broadway Limited
Movie · as Dr. Harvey North

Weekend for Three
Movie · as Jim 'Jimbo' Craig

You'll Find Out
Movie · as Chuck Deems

Arise, My Love
Movie · as Shep

Pop Always Pays
Movie · as Jeff Thompson

Bowery Boy
Movie · as Dr. Tom O'Hara

Alias the Deacon
Movie · as Johnny Sloan

Girl from Havana
Movie · as Woody Davis

I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now
Movie · as Tod Lowell

La Conga Nights
Movie · as Steve Collins

That's Right – You're Wrong
Movie · as Chuck Deems

The Kid From Texas
Movie · as William Quincy

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor
Movie · as Jerry O'Connor

Unexpected Father
Movie · as Jimmy Hanley

A Yank at Oxford
Movie · as Racetrack Handler (uncredited)

Hold That Kiss
Movie · as Tommy Bradford

Vacation from Love
Movie · as Bill Blair

The Chaser
Movie · as Tom Brandon

A Star Is Born
Movie · as Burke's Party Guest (uncredited)

History Is Made at Night
Movie · as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Saratoga
Movie · as Party guest

Riding on Air
Movie · as Radium Plane 23 Co-Pilot (uncredited)

The Firefly
Movie · as French Soldier Admirer (uncredited)

The Bad Man of Brimstone
Movie · as Jeffrey Burton

Easy Living
Movie · as Office Manager (uncredited)

Swing High, Swing Low
Movie · as Purser (uncredited)

Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
Movie · as Nightclub Patron

Make Way for Tomorrow
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Mama Steps Out
Movie · as Dance Extra

The Great Gambini
Movie · as Nightclub Patron

The Girl from Scotland Yard
Movie · as John

Captains Courageous
Movie · as Bit Role (uncredited)

One Mile from Heaven
Movie · as Party Guest

Champagne Waltz
Movie · as Dance Extra at Blue Danube Room

Top of the Town
Movie · as Frank

Theodora Goes Wild
Movie · as Man (uncredited)

Show Boat
Movie

Love Before Breakfast
Movie · as College Boy (uncredited)

Small Town Girl
Movie · as Man Dancing in Tavern (uncredited)

Rose Bowl
Movie · as Jones

Colleen
Movie · as Extra on Dance Floor (uncredited)

Beloved Enemy
Movie · as Reception Guest (Uncredited)

Sworn Enemy
Movie · as Bandleader (uncredited)

Strike Me Pink
Movie · as Club Lido Patron (uncredited)

Fury
Movie · as Reporter (uncredited)

Libeled Lady
Movie · as Barker at Charity Affair (uncredited)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Movie · as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Burning Gold
Movie · as Derrick Worker

The Singing Kid
Movie · as Bud (uncredited)

Piccadilly Jim
Movie · as Petie McGregor (uncredited)

Rhythm on the Range
Movie · as Sidewalk Heckler

The Big Broadcast of 1937
Movie · as Sound Technician (uncredited)

Sinner Take All
Movie · as Night Club Guest (uncredited)

San Francisco
Movie · as New Year's Celebrant (uncredited)

13 Hours by Air
Movie · as Baker-Co-Pilot

Three Smart Girls
Movie · as Nightclub Extra

The Accusing Finger
Movie · as Reporter

Private Number
Movie · as Gambler (Uncredited)

Great Guy
Movie · as Party Guest (Uncredited)

Yours for the Asking
Movie · as Man (uncredited)

The Gilded Lily
Movie · as Nightclub Extra (uncredited)

The Wedding Night
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)

One New York Night
Movie · as Extra

The Misses Stooge
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)

Baby Face Harrington
Movie · as Country Club Patron (uncredited)

Broadway Hostess
Movie · as Donald Ross - Ronnie's Friend (uncredited)

Personal Maid's Secret
Movie · as Dinner Guest

Here Comes the Band
Movie · as Party Guest at Reunion (uncredited)

The Daring Young Man
Movie · as Wedding Participant

It's in the Air
Movie · as Announcer / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Doubting Thomas
Movie · as Member of Audience

Top Hat
Movie · as Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited)

A Night at the Biltmore Bowl
Movie · as Dancer (uncredited)

A Feather in Her Hat
Movie · as Theatergoer (uncredited)

Every Night at Eight
Movie · as Huxley Employee (uncredited)

Mississippi
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)

White Lies
Movie · as Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Broadway Bill
Movie · as (uncredited)

Wonder Bar
Movie · as Chorus Boy (uncredited)

He Was Her Man
Movie · as Man Leaving Courtroom

Smarty
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

A Lost Lady
Movie · as Dance Extra (uncredited)

Two Heads on a Pillow
Movie · as Night Club Patron (uncredited)

Desirable
Movie · as Party Guest

Jimmy the Gent
Movie · as Chester Coote (uncredited)

Kid Millions
Movie · as Chorus Boy in Ship's Show (uncredited)

The Red Rider
Movie · as Minor Role

Everything's Ducky
Movie · as Party Guest

Gift of Gab
Movie · as Dancer (uncredited)

Murder at the Vanities
Movie · as Chorus Boy (uncredited)

We're Rich Again
Movie · as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

All of Me
Movie · as Policeman (uncredited)

Lady by Choice
Movie · as Dance Extra (uncredited)

College Rhythm
Movie · as Department Store Doorman

Coming Out Party
Movie · as Party Guest

Imitation of Life
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)

Fog Over Frisco
Movie · as Van Brugh, Reporter (Uncredited)

Upperworld
Movie · as Police Photographer (uncredited)

Bombshell
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Lady Killer
Movie · as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Hello, Everybody!
Movie · as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Girl Missing
Movie · as Casino Patron (Uncredited)

I'm No Angel
Movie · as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Too Much Harmony
Movie · as Cafe Patron

The Prizefighter and the Lady
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Broadway Thru a Keyhole
Movie · as Nightclub Dance Extra

The Eagle and the Hawk
Movie · as Flier (uncredited)

Duck Soup
Movie · as Bridegroom at Firefly's Reception (uncredited)

Gold Diggers of 1933
Movie · as Theatregoer (uncredited)

From Hell to Heaven
Movie · as Louie - Switchboard Operator (uncredited)

Blood Money
Movie · as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

She Had to Say Yes
Movie · as Cabaret Patron (uncredited)

The Phantom of the Air
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)

Torch Singer
Movie · as Nightclub Patron

42nd Street
Movie · as Chorus Boy (uncredited)

Only Yesterday
Movie · as New Year's Eve Reveler (Uncredited)

Cocktail Hour
Movie · as Party Guest (uncredited)

The Woman Accused
Movie · as Party Extra (uncredited)

Ann Carver's Profession
Movie · as Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)

Blonde Venus
Movie · as (uncredited)

Night After Night
Movie · as Drunk Sleeping on a Table (uncredited)

Under Eighteen
Movie · as Penthouse Party Guest (uncredited)

Bachelor's Affairs
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Movie · as Café Chateau Dancer (uncredited)

Scarface
Movie · as Night Club Patron (uncredited)

Huddle
Movie · as Dancer (uncredited)

Skyscraper Souls
Movie · as Stock Brokerage Clerk (Uncredited)

The Man from Yesterday
Movie · as Cafe Patron

The Cabin in the Cotton
Movie · as Dance Floor Extra at Madge's Party (uncredited)

Love Affair
Movie · as One of Carol's Friends at Party (uncredited)

Big City Blues
Movie · as Dice Spectator (uncredited)

A Bill of Divorcement
Movie · as Party Guest

Central Park
Movie · as Casino Diner (uncredited)

Merrily We Go to Hell
Movie · as Wedding Usher (uncredited)
Honeymoon Trio
Movie · as Wedding Guest

Cimarron
Movie · as (uncredited)

Working Girls
Movie · as Dance Extra (uncredited)

The Miracle Woman
Movie · as Man in Audience (uncredited)

Laugh and Get Rich
Movie · as Young Man at Dance (uncredited)

West of Broadway
Movie · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Reaching for the Moon
Movie · as Ship's Party Guest (uncredited)


