Keith Alexander

Keith Alexander

95 · Born: Feb 3, 1930

1970

Personal Details

BornFeb 3, 1930 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Keith Alexander, formerly known as Keith Buckley, has established himself as a prominent and accomplished Australian actor, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment landscape of the United Kingdom.

Born in Sydney, Keith made the courageous and pivotal decision to leave his native country behind and relocate to the UK in the year 1965, a bold move that would ultimately have a profound and lasting impact on the trajectory of his remarkable career.

Prior to relocating to the United Kingdom, Alexander had the privilege of spending a significant period of time in the United States, where he was afforded the rare opportunity to work on the esteemed television program, The Ed Sullivan Show.

During his tenure in the States, Alexander seized the chance to utilize his vocal talents by lending his voice to the cherished Italian puppet mouse, Topo Gigio.

Notable television credits of Alexander's extensive UK career include notable appearances in the crime drama series Softly, Softly, which premiered in 1966, as well as the popular action-adventure series The New Avengers, which aired in 1976. Additionally, his impressive body of work on the small screen also includes notable roles in the popular comedy series Minder, which debuted in 1979, and the science fiction miniseries The Day of the Triffids, which was first broadcast in 1981.

Furthermore, Alexander's notable film roles are equally impressive, with appearances in the 1968 war film Submarine X-1, the iconic superhero film Superman, which was released in 1978, the romantic drama Hanover Street, which premiered in 1979, and the biographical drama All About a Prima Ballerina, which was first released in 1980.

Career

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1978
Superman
Superman as Newscaster
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1970
UFO
UFO as SHADO Radio Operator
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1969
Submarine X-1
Submarine X-1 as Sub. Lt. X-3
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1968
Thunderbird 6
Thunderbird 6 as John Tracy / Narrator (voice)
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