Byron Keith

Byron Keith

Deceased · Born: Nov 17, 1917 · Died: Jan 19, 1996

Personal Details

BornNov 17, 1917 El Paso, Illinois, USA
Spouse
  • Dorothy Bennett

    ( Dec 5, 1947 to Jan 19, 1996 )
  • Lois Dorothy Ritter

    ( Nov 8, 1940 to Sep 12, 1945 )

Biography

Byron Keith, a renowned actor of his time, entered this world on November 17, 1917, in the charming city of El Paso, Illinois, USA. As a thespian, he made a lasting impact on the silver screen, leaving behind a legacy of iconic roles in films such as The Stranger, released in 1946, and 77 Sunset Strip, which premiered in 1958.

Byron Keith's extensive career also included a notable appearance in the beloved 1966 television series, Batman. His personal life was marked by two marriages, first to Dorothy Bennett, and later to Lois Dorothy Ritter. Tragically, Byron Keith's life came to a close on January 19, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories and a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

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1972
Beware! The Blob
Beware! The Blob as Bowling Customer
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1969
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1967
The Invaders
The Invaders as Air Crash Investigator
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1965
Brainstorm
Brainstorm as Guard (uncredited)
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1964
Bewitched
Bewitched as Coach Gribben
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1963
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1961
A Fever in the Blood
A Fever in the Blood as Frankie Kovac
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1959
Speed Crazy
Speed Crazy as Jim Brand
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1957
Under Fire
Under Fire as Capt. Tanner
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Chicago Confidential
Chicago Confidential as TV Announcer (uncredited)
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1956
Untamed Mistress
Untamed Mistress as Maharaja Parsta
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1955
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Battle Cry
Battle Cry as Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
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1954
Prisoner of War
Prisoner of War as Bley Riskings
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1952
The Black Lash
The Black Lash as Bill Leonard
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1951
Queen for a Day
Queen for a Day as The Chauffeur
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Journey Into Light
Journey Into Light as Dan - Policeman
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1950
Dallas
Dallas as Jason Trask
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1949
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1946
The Stranger
The Stranger as Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence