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.
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 (Movies)
The Naked Flame
Character:Paul Ashley
Release Date:08/03/1964
All Hands on Deck
Character:Brian O'Gara
Release Date:30/03/1961
Sail Into Danger
Character:Steve Ryman
Release Date:01/11/1957
Dragoon Wells Massacre
Character:Capt. Matt Riordan
Release Date:28/08/1957
Lady of Vengeance
Character:William T. Marshall
Release Date:01/08/1957
Confession
Character:Ben Birch
Release Date:29/11/1956
Inside Detroit
Character:Blair Vickers
Release Date:01/01/1956
Chicago Syndicate
Character:Barry Amsterdam
Release Date:01/07/1955
Las Vegas Shakedown
Character:Joe Barnes
Release Date:15/05/1955
Angela
Character:Steve Catlett
Release Date:16/11/1954
Drums of Tahiti
Character:Mike Macklin
Release Date:23/04/1954
The Diamond Wizard
Character:Joe Dennison
Release Date:01/04/1954
The Fake
Character:Paul Mitchell
Release Date:25/09/1953
The Lady Wants Mink
Character:Jim Connors
Release Date:29/03/1953
Everything I Have Is Yours
Character:Alec Tacksbury
Release Date:31/10/1952
One Big Affair
Character:Jimmy Donovan
Release Date:22/02/1952
Passage West
Character:Jacob Karns
Release Date:01/10/1951
Follow the Sun
Character:Chuck Williams
Release Date:22/05/1951
The Company She Keeps
Character:Larry
Release Date:06/01/1951
Woman on the Run
Character:Dan Legget
Release Date:10/11/1950
The Eagle and the Hawk
Character:Whitney Randolph
Release Date:01/10/1950
Abandoned
Character:Mark Sitko
Release Date:26/10/1949
The Great Dan Patch
Character:David Palmer
Release Date:22/07/1949
Cover Up
Character:Sam Donovan
Release Date:25/02/1949
Siren of Atlantis
Character:Jean Morhange
Release Date:04/01/1949
Walk a Crooked Mile
Character:Daniel F. O'Hara
Release Date:02/09/1948
Raw Deal
Character:Joe Sullivan
Release Date:21/05/1948
T-Men
Character:Dennis O'Brien / Vannie Harrigan
Release Date:15/12/1947
Dishonored Lady
Character:Dr. David Cousins
Release Date:16/05/1947
Mr. District Attorney
Character:Steve Bennett
Release Date:20/02/1947
Her Adventurous Night
Character:Bill Fry
Release Date:05/06/1946
Doll Face
Character:Michael Francis 'Mike' Hannegan
Release Date:31/12/1945
Getting Gertie's Garter
Character:Kenneth B. Ford
Release Date:27/11/1945
The Affairs of Susan
Character:Bill Anthony
Release Date:08/07/1945
Brewster's Millions
Character:Montague L. 'Monty' Brewster
Release Date:07/04/1945
Earl Carroll Vanities
Character:Danny Baldwin
Release Date:05/04/1945
Up in Mabel's Room
Character:Boris
Release Date:12/09/1944
Abroad with Two Yanks
Character:Jeff Reardon
Release Date:04/08/1944
The Story of Dr. Wassell
Character:Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Release Date:04/07/1944
Sensations of 1945
Character:Junior Crane
Release Date:30/06/1944
The Fighting Seabees
Character:Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow
Release Date:27/01/1944
Hi Diddle Diddle
Character:Sonny Phyffe
Release Date:02/08/1943
The Leopard Man
Character:Jerry Manning
Release Date:08/05/1943
Good Morning, Judge
Character:David Barton
Release Date:07/05/1943
Tahiti Honey
Character:Mickey Monroe
Release Date:06/04/1943
Hangmen Also Die!
Character:Jan Horak
Release Date:01/04/1943
Moonlight Masquerade
Character:John Bennett Jr.
Release Date:10/06/1942
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
Character:Mike Jason
Release Date:27/03/1942
Weekend for Three
Character:Jim 'Jimbo' Craig
Release Date:12/12/1941
Lady Scarface
Character:Lieutenant Bill Mason
Release Date:26/09/1941
Broadway Limited
Character:Dr. Harvey North
Release Date:13/06/1941
Mr. District Attorney
Character:P. Cadwallader Jones
Release Date:27/03/1941
Topper Returns
Character:Bob
Release Date:21/03/1941
Bowery Boy
Character:Dr. Tom O'Hara
Release Date:28/12/1940
You'll Find Out
Character:Chuck Deems
Release Date:22/11/1940
Arise, My Love
Character:Shep
Release Date:08/11/1940
I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now
Character:Tod Lowell
Release Date:19/10/1940
Girl from Havana
Character:Woody Davis
Release Date:11/09/1940
Pop Always Pays
Character:Jeff Thompson
Release Date:21/06/1940
La Conga Nights
Character:Steve Collins
Release Date:31/05/1940
Alias the Deacon
Character:Johnny Sloan
Release Date:13/05/1940
That's Right – You're Wrong
Character:Chuck Deems
Release Date:24/11/1939
Unexpected Father
Character:Jimmy Hanley
Release Date:14/06/1939
The Kid From Texas
Character:William Quincy
Release Date:14/04/1939
Burn 'Em Up O'Connor
Character:Jerry O'Connor
Release Date:13/01/1939
Vacation from Love
Character:Bill Blair
Release Date:29/09/1938
The Chaser
Character:Tom Brandon
Release Date:29/07/1938
Hold That Kiss
Character:Tommy Bradford
Release Date:13/05/1938
A Yank at Oxford
Character:Racetrack Handler (uncredited)
Release Date:18/02/1938
The Bad Man of Brimstone
Character:Jeffrey Burton
Release Date:31/12/1937
The Firefly
Character:French Soldier Admirer (uncredited)
Release Date:05/11/1937
Vogues of 1938
Character:Nightclub Patron
Release Date:18/08/1937
One Mile from Heaven
Character:Party Guest
Release Date:18/08/1937
Saratoga
Character:Party guest
Release Date:23/07/1937
Easy Living
Character:Office Manager (uncredited)
Release Date:16/07/1937
Captains Courageous
Character:Bit Role (uncredited)
Release Date:25/06/1937
The Great Gambini
Character:Nightclub Patron
Release Date:24/06/1937
Riding on Air
Character:Radium Plane 23 Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Release Date:18/06/1937
The Girl from Scotland Yard
Character:John
Release Date:30/05/1937
Make Way for Tomorrow
Character:Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:09/05/1937
A Star Is Born
Character:Burke's Party Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:20/04/1937
Top of the Town
Character:Frank
Release Date:17/04/1937
Swing High, Swing Low
Character:Purser (uncredited)
Release Date:12/03/1937
History Is Made at Night
Character:Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:05/03/1937
Mama Steps Out
Character:Dance Extra
Release Date:05/02/1937
Champagne Waltz
Character:Dance Extra at Blue Danube Room
Release Date:05/02/1937
Beloved Enemy
Character:Reception Guest (Uncredited)
Release Date:25/12/1936
Three Smart Girls
Character:Nightclub Extra
Release Date:20/12/1936
Sinner Take All
Character:Night Club Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:18/12/1936
Great Guy
Character:Party Guest (Uncredited)
Release Date:01/12/1936
Rose Bowl
Character:Jones
Release Date:30/11/1936
The Accusing Finger
Character:Reporter
Release Date:17/11/1936
Theodora Goes Wild
Character:Man (uncredited)
Release Date:12/11/1936
Libeled Lady
Character:Barker at Charity Affair (uncredited)
Release Date:09/10/1936
The Big Broadcast of 1937
Character:Sound Technician (uncredited)
Release Date:05/10/1936
Sworn Enemy
Character:Bandleader (uncredited)
Release Date:11/09/1936
Piccadilly Jim
Character:Petie McGregor (uncredited)
Release Date:14/08/1936
Yours for the Asking
Character:Man (uncredited)
Release Date:23/07/1936
Rhythm on the Range
Character:Sidewalk Heckler
Release Date:01/07/1936
San Francisco
Character:New Year's Celebrant (uncredited)
Release Date:26/06/1936
Fury
Character:Reporter (uncredited)
Release Date:05/06/1936
Private Number
Character:Gambler (Uncredited)
Release Date:05/06/1936
Burning Gold
Character:Derrick Worker
Release Date:22/05/1936
Show Boat
Character:
Release Date:17/05/1936
13 Hours by Air
Character:Baker-Co-Pilot
Release Date:30/04/1936
Small Town Girl
Character:Man Dancing in Tavern (uncredited)
Release Date:10/04/1936
The Singing Kid
Character:Bud (uncredited)
Release Date:10/04/1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Character:Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Release Date:09/04/1936
Colleen
Character:Extra on Dance Floor (uncredited)
Release Date:21/03/1936
Love Before Breakfast
Character:College Boy (uncredited)
Release Date:09/03/1936
Strike Me Pink
Character:Club Lido Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:24/01/1936
White Lies
Character:Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:27/12/1935
Broadway Hostess
Character:Donald Ross - Ronnie's Friend (uncredited)
Release Date:07/12/1935
Personal Maid's Secret
Character:Dinner Guest
Release Date:26/10/1935
A Feather in Her Hat
Character:Theatergoer (uncredited)
Release Date:25/10/1935
It's in the Air
Character:Announcer / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:10/10/1935
Here Comes the Band
Character:Party Guest at Reunion (uncredited)
Release Date:30/08/1935
Top Hat
Character:Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited)
Release Date:29/08/1935
Every Night at Eight
Character:Huxley Employee (uncredited)
Release Date:02/08/1935
The Daring Young Man
Character:Wedding Participant
Release Date:17/07/1935
Doubting Thomas
Character:Member of Audience
Release Date:10/07/1935
A Night at the Biltmore Bowl
Character:Dancer (uncredited)
Release Date:21/06/1935
The Misses Stooge
Character:Party Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:20/04/1935
Baby Face Harrington
Character:Country Club Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:12/04/1935
Mississippi
Character:Party Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:22/03/1935
The Wedding Night
Character:Party Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:08/03/1935
One New York Night
Character:Extra
Release Date:08/03/1935
The Gilded Lily
Character:Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
Release Date:25/01/1935
Broadway Bill
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:30/11/1934
College Rhythm
Character:Department Store Doorman
Release Date:23/11/1934
Imitation of Life
Character:Party Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:23/11/1934
Kid Millions
Character:Chorus Boy in Ship's Show (uncredited)
Release Date:10/11/1934
Everything's Ducky
Character:Party Guest
Release Date:18/10/1934
Lady by Choice
Character:Dance Extra (uncredited)
Release Date:15/10/1934
Two Heads on a Pillow
Character:Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:02/10/1934
A Lost Lady
Character:Dance Extra (uncredited)
Release Date:29/09/1934
Desirable
Character:Party Guest
Release Date:08/09/1934
Gift of Gab
Character:Dancer (uncredited)
Release Date:01/09/1934
The Red Rider
Character:Minor Role
Release Date:16/07/1934
We're Rich Again
Character:Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:13/07/1934
He Was Her Man
Character:Man Leaving Courtroom
Release Date:16/06/1934
Fog Over Frisco
Character:Van Brugh, Reporter (Uncredited)
Release Date:02/06/1934
Smarty
Character:Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:19/05/1934
Murder at the Vanities
Character:Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Release Date:18/05/1934
Upperworld
Character:Police Photographer (uncredited)
Release Date:28/04/1934
Wonder Bar
Character:Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Release Date:31/03/1934
Jimmy the Gent
Character:Chester Coote (uncredited)
Release Date:09/03/1934
Coming Out Party
Character:Party Guest
Release Date:09/03/1934
All of Me
Character:Policeman (uncredited)
Release Date:01/02/1934
Lady Killer
Character:Casino Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:09/12/1933
Blood Money
Character:Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Release Date:17/11/1933
Duck Soup
Character:Bridegroom at Firefly's Reception (uncredited)
Release Date:12/11/1933
The Prizefighter and the Lady
Character:Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:10/11/1933
Broadway Thru a Keyhole
Character:Nightclub Dance Extra
Release Date:02/11/1933
Only Yesterday
Character:New Year's Eve Reveler (Uncredited)
Release Date:01/11/1933
Bombshell
Character:Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:13/10/1933
I'm No Angel
Character:Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Release Date:06/10/1933
Too Much Harmony
Character:Cafe Patron
Release Date:23/09/1933
Torch Singer
Character:Nightclub Patron
Release Date:08/09/1933
She Had to Say Yes
Character:Cabaret Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:15/07/1933
Cocktail Hour
Character:Party Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:05/06/1933
Gold Diggers of 1933
Character:Theatregoer (uncredited)
Release Date:27/05/1933
Ann Carver's Profession
Character:Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:26/05/1933
The Phantom of the Air
Character:Party Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:21/05/1933
The Eagle and the Hawk
Character:Flier (uncredited)
Release Date:06/05/1933
42nd Street
Character:Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Release Date:11/03/1933
Girl Missing
Character:Casino Patron (Uncredited)
Release Date:04/03/1933
From Hell to Heaven
Character:Louie - Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Release Date:24/02/1933
Hello, Everybody!
Character:Casino Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:17/02/1933
The Woman Accused
Character:Party Extra (uncredited)
Release Date:17/02/1933
Central Park
Character:Casino Diner (uncredited)
Release Date:10/12/1932
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Character:Café Chateau Dancer (uncredited)
Release Date:09/11/1932
Night After Night
Character:Drunk Sleeping on a Table (uncredited)
Release Date:29/10/1932
A Bill of Divorcement
Character:Party Guest
Release Date:28/09/1932
The Cabin in the Cotton
Character:Dance Floor Extra at Madge's Party (uncredited)
Release Date:26/09/1932
Blonde Venus
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:23/09/1932
Big City Blues
Character:Dice Spectator (uncredited)
Release Date:18/09/1932
Skyscraper Souls
Character:Stock Brokerage Clerk (Uncredited)
Release Date:16/07/1932
Bachelor's Affairs
Character:Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:26/06/1932
The Man from Yesterday
Character:Cafe Patron
Release Date:24/06/1932
Merrily We Go to Hell
Character:Wedding Usher (uncredited)
Release Date:10/06/1932
Huddle
Character:Dancer (uncredited)
Release Date:14/05/1932
Scarface
Character:Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:09/04/1932
Love Affair
Character:One of Carol's Friends at Party (uncredited)
Release Date:17/03/1932
Under Eighteen
Character:Penthouse Party Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:02/01/1932
Working Girls
Character:Dance Extra (uncredited)
Release Date:12/12/1931
West of Broadway
Character:Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release Date:28/11/1931
Honeymoon Trio
Character:Wedding Guest
Release Date:29/08/1931
The Miracle Woman
Character:Man in Audience (uncredited)
Release Date:17/07/1931
Laugh and Get Rich
Character:Young Man at Dance (uncredited)
Release Date:27/03/1931
Cimarron
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:26/01/1931
Reaching for the Moon
Character:Ship's Party Guest (uncredited)
Release Date:29/12/1930
Television Appearances
Petticoat Junction
Character:Walter O'Connor
The Dennis O'Keefe Show
Character:Hal Towne
Riverboat
Character:Dan Muldoon
Suspicion
Character:Self - Host
The Steve Allen Show
Character:Self - Singer
Screen Director's Playhouse
Character:Reverend Charles Parker
Climax!
Character:Inspector Marney
Climax!
Character:Evans
Climax!
Character:Fred Long
Climax!
Character:Howard Davenport
The Gulf Playhouse
Character:
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Character:Prof. Stephen Bolt
Lux Video Theatre
Character:Second Man
Lux Video Theatre
Character:Captain John Danforth
Lux Video Theatre
Character:Bill
Lux Video Theatre
Character:Mack
Lux Video Theatre
Character:Jeff Sewell
Your Show of Shows
Character:
Robert Montgomery Presents
Character:
Suspense
Character:
Studio One
Character:Will
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