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Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

Known For Acting
Birthday Mar 29, 1908
Died Aug 31, 1968 (60)
Birthplace Fort Madison, Iowa, USA
Popularity 0.4 (history)
Updated Aug 05, 2024
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 i ... mpressive 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

Filmography

The Naked Flame

The Naked Flame

1964

as Paul Ashley

All Hands on Deck

All Hands on Deck

1961

as Brian O'Gara

Lady of Vengeance

Lady of Vengeance

1957

as William T. Marshall

Dragoon Wells Massacre

Dragoon Wells Massacre

1957

as Capt. Matt Riordan

Inside Detroit

Inside Detroit

1956

as Blair Vickers

Chicago Syndicate

Chicago Syndicate

1955

as Barry Amsterdam

Las Vegas Shakedown

Las Vegas Shakedown

1955

as Joe Barnes

The Diamond Wizard

The Diamond Wizard

1954

as Joe Dennison

Drums of Tahiti

Drums of Tahiti

1954

as Mike Macklin

Angela

Angela

1954

as Steve Catlett

The Fake

The Fake

1953

as Paul Mitchell

The Lady Wants Mink

The Lady Wants Mink

1953

as Jim Connors

One Big Affair

One Big Affair

1952

as Jimmy Donovan

Everything I Have Is Yours

Everything I Have Is Yours

1952

as Alec Tacksbury

Passage West

Passage West

1951

as Jacob Karns

The Company She Keeps

The Company She Keeps

1951

as Larry

Follow the Sun

Follow the Sun

1951

as Chuck Williams

Woman on the Run

Woman on the Run

1950

as Dan Legget

The Eagle and the Hawk

The Eagle and the Hawk

1950

as Whitney Randolph

Abandoned

Abandoned

1949

as Mark Sitko

The Great Dan Patch

The Great Dan Patch

1949

as David Palmer

Cover Up

Cover Up

1949

as Sam Donovan

Siren of Atlantis

Siren of Atlantis

1949

as Jean Morhange

Raw Deal

Raw Deal

1948

as Joe Sullivan

Walk a Crooked Mile

Walk a Crooked Mile

1948

as Daniel F. O'Hara

Mr. District Attorney

Mr. District Attorney

1947

as Steve Bennett

T-Men

T-Men

1947

as Dennis O'Brien / Vannie Harrigan

Dishonored Lady

Dishonored Lady

1947

as Dr. David Cousins

Her Adventurous Night

Her Adventurous Night

1946

as Bill Fry

Getting Gertie's Garter

Getting Gertie's Garter

1945

as Kenneth B. Ford

Earl Carroll Vanities

Earl Carroll Vanities

1945

as Danny Baldwin

Brewster's Millions

Brewster's Millions

1945

as Montague L. 'Monty' Brewster

Doll Face

Doll Face

1945

as Michael Francis 'Mike' Hannegan

The Affairs of Susan

The Affairs of Susan

1945

as Bill Anthony

Up in Mabel's Room

Up in Mabel's Room

1944

as Boris

Sensations of 1945

Sensations of 1945

1944

as Junior Crane

The Fighting Seabees

The Fighting Seabees

1944

as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow

Abroad with Two Yanks

Abroad with Two Yanks

1944

as Jeff Reardon

The Story of Dr. Wassell

The Story of Dr. Wassell

1944

as Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins

The Leopard Man

The Leopard Man

1943

as Jerry Manning

Good Morning, Judge

Good Morning, Judge

1943

as David Barton

Tahiti Honey

Tahiti Honey

1943

as Mickey Monroe

Hi Diddle Diddle

Hi Diddle Diddle

1943

as Sonny Phyffe

Hangmen Also Die!

Hangmen Also Die!

1943

as Jan Horak

The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine

The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine

1942

as Mike Jason

Moonlight Masquerade

Moonlight Masquerade

1942

as John Bennett Jr.

Weekend for Three

Weekend for Three

1941

as Jim 'Jimbo' Craig

Lady Scarface

Lady Scarface

1941

as Lieutenant Bill Mason

Mr. District Attorney

Mr. District Attorney

1941

as P. Cadwallader Jones

Broadway Limited

Broadway Limited

1941

as Dr. Harvey North

Topper Returns

Topper Returns

1941

as Bob

Bowery Boy

Bowery Boy

1940

as Dr. Tom O'Hara

I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now

I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now

1940

as Tod Lowell

Girl from Havana

Girl from Havana

1940

as Woody Davis

Pop Always Pays

Pop Always Pays

1940

as Jeff Thompson

La Conga Nights

La Conga Nights

1940

as Steve Collins

Arise, My Love

Arise, My Love

1940

as Joe 'Shep' Shepard

Alias the Deacon

Alias the Deacon

1940

as Johnny Sloan

You'll Find Out

You'll Find Out

1940

as Chuck Deems

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

1939

as Jerry O'Connor

The Kid From Texas

The Kid From Texas

1939

as William Quincy

Unexpected Father

Unexpected Father

1939

as Jimmy Hanley

That's Right – You're Wrong

That's Right – You're Wrong

1939

as Chuck Deems

Vacation from Love

Vacation from Love

1938

as Bill Blair

The Chaser

The Chaser

1938

as Tom Brandon

Hold That Kiss

Hold That Kiss

1938

as Tommy Bradford

A Yank at Oxford

A Yank at Oxford

1938

as Racetrack Handler (uncredited)

The Bad Man of Brimstone

The Bad Man of Brimstone

1937

as Jeffrey Burton

Riding on Air

Riding on Air

1937

as Radium Plane 23 Co-Pilot (uncredited)

History Is Made at Night

History Is Made at Night

1937

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Swing High, Swing Low

Swing High, Swing Low

1937

as Purser (uncredited)

Saratoga

Saratoga

1937

as Party guest

Easy Living

Easy Living

1937

as Office Manager (uncredited)

The Firefly

The Firefly

1937

as French Soldier Admirer (uncredited)

Make Way for Tomorrow

Make Way for Tomorrow

1937

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

The Great Gambini

The Great Gambini

1937

as Nightclub Patron

Captains Courageous

Captains Courageous

1937

as Bit Role (uncredited)

Mama Steps Out

Mama Steps Out

1937

as Dance Extra

One Mile from Heaven

One Mile from Heaven

1937

as Party Guest

A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

1937

as Burke's Party Guest (uncredited)

Top of the Town

Top of the Town

1937

as Frank

Champagne Waltz

Champagne Waltz

1937

as Dance Extra at Blue Danube Room

Vogues of 1938

Vogues of 1938

1937

as Nightclub Patron

Burning Gold

Burning Gold

1936

as Derrick Worker

Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl

1936

as Jones

13 Hours by Air

13 Hours by Air

1936

as Baker-Co-Pilot

Piccadilly Jim

Piccadilly Jim

1936

as Petie McGregor (uncredited)

Three Smart Girls

Three Smart Girls

1936

as Nightclub Extra

The Big Broadcast of 1937

The Big Broadcast of 1937

1936

as Sound Technician (uncredited)

Love Before Breakfast

Love Before Breakfast

1936

as College Boy (uncredited)

Small Town Girl

Small Town Girl

1936

as Man Dancing in Tavern (uncredited)

Beloved Enemy

Beloved Enemy

1936

as Reception Guest (Uncredited)

Private Number

Private Number

1936

as Gambler (Uncredited)

Rhythm on the Range

Rhythm on the Range

1936

as Sidewalk Heckler

San Francisco

San Francisco

1936

as New Year's Celebrant (uncredited)

Sworn Enemy

Sworn Enemy

1936

as Bandleader (uncredited)

Libeled Lady

Libeled Lady

1936

as Barker at Charity Affair (uncredited)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Strike Me Pink

Strike Me Pink

1936

as Club Lido Patron (uncredited)

Sinner Take All

Sinner Take All

1936

as Night Club Guest (uncredited)

The Singing Kid

The Singing Kid

1936

as Bud (uncredited)

Great Guy

Great Guy

1936

as Party Guest (Uncredited)

Colleen

Colleen

1936

as Extra on Dance Floor (uncredited)

Theodora Goes Wild

Theodora Goes Wild

1936

as Man (uncredited)

The Accusing Finger

The Accusing Finger

1936

as Reporter

Fury

Fury

1936

as Reporter (uncredited)

The Misses Stooge

The Misses Stooge

1935

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Top Hat

Top Hat

1935

as Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited)

A Night at the Biltmore Bowl

A Night at the Biltmore Bowl

1935

as Dancer (uncredited)

The Gilded Lily

The Gilded Lily

1935

as Nightclub Extra (uncredited)

One New York Night

One New York Night

1935

as Extra

Personal Maid's Secret

Personal Maid's Secret

1935

as Dinner Guest

Doubting Thomas

Doubting Thomas

1935

as Member of Audience

The Wedding Night

The Wedding Night

1935

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Broadway Hostess

Broadway Hostess

1935

as Donald Ross - Ronnie's Friend (uncredited)

Baby Face Harrington

Baby Face Harrington

1935

as Country Club Patron

Every Night at Eight

Every Night at Eight

1935

as Huxley Employee (uncredited)

Here Comes the Band

Here Comes the Band

1935

as Party Guest at Reunion (uncredited)

The Daring Young Man

The Daring Young Man

1935

as Wedding Participant

It's in the Air

It's in the Air

1935

as Announcer / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

A Feather in Her Hat

A Feather in Her Hat

1935

as Theatergoer (uncredited)

Everything's Ducky

Everything's Ducky

1934

as Party Guest

Smarty

Smarty

1934

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Two Heads on a Pillow

Two Heads on a Pillow

1934

as Night Club Patron (uncredited)

Lady by Choice

Lady by Choice

1934

as Dance Extra (uncredited)

College Rhythm

College Rhythm

1934

as Department Store Doorman

Coming Out Party

Coming Out Party

1934

as Party Guest

We're Rich Again

We're Rich Again

1934

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

He Was Her Man

He Was Her Man

1934

as Man Leaving Courtroom

Jimmy the Gent

Jimmy the Gent

1934

as Chester Coote (uncredited)

Fog Over Frisco

Fog Over Frisco

1934

as Van Brugh, Reporter (Uncredited)

All of Me

All of Me

1934

as Policeman (uncredited)

Wonder Bar

Wonder Bar

1934

as Chorus Boy (uncredited)

Gift of Gab

Gift of Gab

1934

as Dancer (uncredited)

Kid Millions

Kid Millions

1934

as Chorus Boy in Ship's Show (uncredited)

A Lost Lady

A Lost Lady

1934

as Dance Extra (uncredited)

Desirable

Desirable

1934

as Party Guest

The Red Rider

The Red Rider

1934

as Minor Role

Broadway Bill

Broadway Bill

1934

as (uncredited)

Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

1934

as Party Guest (uncredited)

The Phantom of the Air

The Phantom of the Air

1933

as Party Guest (uncredited)

She Had to Say Yes

She Had to Say Yes

1933

as Cabaret Patron (uncredited)

The Prizefighter and the Lady

The Prizefighter and the Lady

1933

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

From Hell to Heaven

From Hell to Heaven

1933

as Louie - Switchboard Operator (uncredited)

Torch Singer

Torch Singer

1933

as Nightclub Patron

Blood Money

Blood Money

1933

as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

The Eagle and the Hawk

The Eagle and the Hawk

1933

as Flier (uncredited)

Too Much Harmony

Too Much Harmony

1933

as Cafe Patron

Hello, Everybody!

Hello, Everybody!

1933

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Girl Missing

Girl Missing

1933

as Casino Patron (Uncredited)

42nd Street

42nd Street

1933

as Chorus Boy (uncredited)

Gold Diggers of 1933

Gold Diggers of 1933

1933

as Theatregoer (uncredited)

Duck Soup

Duck Soup

1933

as Bridegroom at Firefly's Reception (uncredited)

Broadway Thru a Keyhole

Broadway Thru a Keyhole

1933

as Nightclub Dance Extra

I'm No Angel

I'm No Angel

1933

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Bombshell

Bombshell

1933

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday

1933

as New Year's Eve Reveler (Uncredited)

A Bill of Divorcement

A Bill of Divorcement

1932

as Party Guest

Love Affair

Love Affair

1932

as One of Carol's Friends at Party (uncredited)

The Man from Yesterday

The Man from Yesterday

1932

as Cafe Patron

Bachelor's Affairs

Bachelor's Affairs

1932

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Blonde Venus

Blonde Venus

1932

as (uncredited)

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

1932

as Café Chateau Dancer (uncredited)

The Cabin in the Cotton

The Cabin in the Cotton

1932

as Dance Floor Extra at Madge's Party (uncredited)

Night After Night

Night After Night

1932

as Drunk Sleeping on a Table (uncredited)

Under Eighteen

Under Eighteen

1932

as Penthouse Party Guest (uncredited)

Central Park

Central Park

1932

as Casino Diner (uncredited)

Huddle

Huddle

1932

as Dancer (uncredited)

Big City Blues

Big City Blues

1932

as Dice Spectator (uncredited)

Merrily We Go to Hell

Merrily We Go to Hell

1932

as Wedding Usher (uncredited)

Scarface

Scarface

1932

as Night Club Patron (uncredited)

Honeymoon Trio

Honeymoon Trio

1931

as Wedding Guest

The Miracle Woman

The Miracle Woman

1931

as Man in Audience (uncredited)

Laugh and Get Rich

Laugh and Get Rich

1931

as Young Man at Dance (uncredited)

Cimarron

Cimarron

1931

as (uncredited)

Working Girls

Working Girls

1931

as Dance Extra

Reaching for the Moon

Reaching for the Moon

1930

as Ship's Party Guest (uncredited)

The Naked Flame

The Naked Flame

1964

Writer

Angela

Angela

1954

Screenplay

The Black Knight

The Black Knight

1954

Dialogue

Cover Up

Cover Up

1949

Screenplay

The Kid Comes Back

The Kid Comes Back

1938

Story

Angela

Angela

1954

Director

The Diamond Wizard

The Diamond Wizard

1954

Director

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

The Dennis O'Keefe Show

as Hal Towne

Episodes: 32

First Aired: Sep 22, 1959

Petticoat Junction

as Walter O'Connor

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1963

Studio One

as Will

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

Lux Video Theatre

as Second Man

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1950

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Prof. Stephen Bolt

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1951

Climax!

as Inspector Marney

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

Riverboat

as Dan Muldoon

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1959

Lux Video Theatre

as Captain John Danforth

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1950

Lux Video Theatre

as Bill

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1950

Lux Video Theatre

as Mack

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1950

Lux Video Theatre

as Jeff Sewell

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1950

Climax!

as Evans

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

Climax!

as Fred Long

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

Climax!

as Howard Davenport

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

Screen Director's Playhouse

as Reverend Charles Parker

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1955

Suspicion

as Self - Host

Episodes: 42

First Aired: Sep 30, 1957

Your Show of Shows

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 25, 1950

Suspense

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 06, 1949

Robert Montgomery Presents

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 30, 1950

The Steve Allen Show

as Self - Singer

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 24, 1956

The Gulf Playhouse

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 10, 1952

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Self - Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1955

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