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Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

Director & actor · born 29 March 1908 · Fort Madison, Iowa, USA

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.

Where to start: I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932).

As director 2

As actor 191

TV shows 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Dennis O'Keefe movie?

By viewer score, I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) at 7.8/10.

What are Dennis O'Keefe’s most popular movies?

Duck Soup, Scarface, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.

How many movies has Dennis O'Keefe made?

193 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 191 as actor.

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