Larry Keating, a renowned actor, was brought into this world on June 13, 1899, in the vibrant city of St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Born with a flair for the dramatic, Keating's impressive acting career spanned many decades, with notable roles in films such as When Worlds Collide (1951),Mister Ed (1961),and The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950). Throughout his life, Keating was married to not one, not two, but three remarkable women - Ruth Elizabeth Evans, Consuelo Blanche Hamer, and Mary Kathleen Rauh. Unfortunately, his remarkable journey came to an end on August 26, 1963, in the iconic city of Hollywood, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornJun 13, 1899 St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Spouse
Ruth Elizabeth Evans
( Apr 20, 1961 to Aug 26, 1963 )Consuelo Blanche Hamer
( Sep 11, 1935 to May 23, 1945 )Mary Kathleen Rauh
( Jul 11, 1924 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
- Lawrence Charles Keating
- Mary Manion Keating
Relatives
- Sydney Keating (Half Sibling)
Biography
Career
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1964

The Incredible Mr. Limpet as Admiral P.P. Spewter
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1962

Boys' Night Out as Mr. Bingham
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1961

Mister Ed as Roger Addison
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1960

Who Was That Lady? as Parker
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1957

The Wayward Bus as Elliott Pritchard
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Stopover Tokyo as High Commissioner
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The Buster Keaton Story as Lawrence "Larry" Winters
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1956

The Best Things in Life Are Free as Winfield Sheehan
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The Eddy Duchin Story as Leo Reisman
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1955

Daddy Long Legs as Ambassador Alexander Williamson
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1954

Gypsy Colt as Wade Y. Gerald
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1953

Above and Beyond as Maj. Gen. Vernon C. Brent
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She's Back on Broadway as Mitchell Parks
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Give a Girl a Break as Felix Jordan
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Inferno as Dave Emory
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A Lion Is in the Streets as Robert L. Castleberry IV
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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show as Harry Morton
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1952

About Face as Col. Long
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Something for the Birds as Roy Patterson
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Monkey Business as G.J. Culverly
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Carson City as William Sharon
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1951

Francis Goes to the Races as Head Steward
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Come Fill the Cup as Julian Cuscaden
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When Worlds Collide as Dr. Cole Hendron
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Follow the Sun as Jay Dexter
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The Light Touch as Mr. R. F. Hawkley
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Too Young to Kiss as Danny Cutler
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The Mating Season as George C. Kalinger, Sr.
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Bannerline as Stambaugh
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Bright Victory as Jess Coe
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1950

I Was a Shoplifter as Harry Dunson
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Three Secrets as Mark Harrison
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Stella as Gil Wright
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When Willie Comes Marching Home as Gen. G. 'Larry' Reeding (uncredited)
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My Blue Heaven as Doctor (uncredited)
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Right Cross as Reporter #2
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Mister 880 as James F. Lee (Skipper's Attorney) (uncredited)
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Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as Lt. Klein (uncredited)
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Whirlpool as Mr. Simms (uncredited)
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1949

Dancing in the Dark as Board Member
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Tulsa as Bit Part (uncredited)
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1947

Bootle Beetle as Narrator
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Clown of the Jungle as Narrator