
Dennis O'Keefe
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.
Known For
Credits
- 1963 · Petticoat Junction as Walter O'Connor
- 1959 · The Dennis O'Keefe Show as Hal Towne
- 1959 · Riverboat as Dan Muldoon
- 1957 · Suspicion as Self - Host
- 1957 · Dragoon Wells Massacre as Capt. Matt Riordan
- 1956 · The Steve Allen Show as Self - Singer
- 1956 · Inside Detroit as Blair Vickers
- 1955 · Screen Director's Playhouse as Reverend Charles Parker
- 1955 · Chicago Syndicate as Barry Amsterdam
- 1954 · Climax! as Inspector Marney
- 1954 · Climax! as Evans
- 1954 · Climax! as Fred Long
- 1954 · Climax! as Howard Davenport
- 1954 · Drums of Tahiti as Mike Macklin
- 1953 · The Fake as Paul Mitchell
- 1953 · The Lady Wants Mink as Jim Connors
- 1952 · The Gulf Playhouse as
- 1951 · Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as Prof. Stephen Bolt
- 1951 · Follow the Sun as Chuck Williams
- 1951 · The Company She Keeps as Larry Collins
- 1950 · Woman on the Run as Dan Legget
- 1950 · Lux Video Theatre as Second Man
- 1950 · Lux Video Theatre as Captain John Danforth
- 1950 · Lux Video Theatre as Bill
- 1950 · Lux Video Theatre as Mack
- 1950 · Lux Video Theatre as Jeff Sewell
- 1950 · The Eagle and the Hawk as Whitney Randolph
- 1950 · Your Show of Shows as
- 1950 · Robert Montgomery Presents as
- 1949 · Abandoned as Mark Sitko
- 1949 · The Great Dan Patch as David Palmer
- 1949 · Cover Up as Sam Donovan
- 1949 · Suspense as
- 1949 · Siren of Atlantis as Jean Morhange
- 1948 · Studio One as Will
- 1948 · Walk a Crooked Mile as Daniel F. O'Hara
- 1948 · Raw Deal as Joe Sullivan
- 1947 · T-Men as Dennis O'Brien / Vannie Harrigan
- 1947 · Dishonored Lady as Dr. David Cousins
- 1947 · Mr. District Attorney as Steve Bennett
- 1945 · Doll Face as Michael Francis 'Mike' Hannegan
- 1945 · The Affairs of Susan as Bill Anthony
- 1945 · Brewster's Millions as Montague L. 'Monty' Brewster
- 1945 · Earl Carroll Vanities as Danny Baldwin
- 1944 · Up in Mabel's Room as Boris
- 1944 · Abroad with Two Yanks as Jeff Reardon
- 1944 · The Story of Dr. Wassell as Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins
- 1944 · Sensations of 1945 as Junior Crane
- 1944 · The Fighting Seabees as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow
- 1943 · Hi Diddle Diddle as Sonny Phyffe
- 1943 · The Leopard Man as Jerry Manning
- 1943 · Hangmen Also Die! as Jan Horak
- 1942 · The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine as Mike Jason
- 1941 · Lady Scarface as Lieutenant Bill Mason
- 1941 · Broadway Limited as Dr. Harvey North
- 1941 · Topper Returns as Bob
- 1940 · Bowery Boy as Dr. Tom O'Hara
- 1940 · You'll Find Out as Chuck Deems
- 1940 · Arise, My Love as Shep
- 1940 · La Conga Nights as Steve Collins
- 1939 · That's Right – You're Wrong as Chuck Deems
- 1939 · The Kid From Texas as William Quincy
- 1938 · The Chaser as Tom Brandon
- 1938 · Hold That Kiss as Tommy Bradford
- 1938 · A Yank at Oxford as Racetrack Handler (uncredited)
- 1937 · The Firefly as French Soldier Admirer (uncredited)
- 1937 · Saratoga as Party guest
- 1937 · Easy Living as Office Manager (uncredited)
- 1937 · Captains Courageous as Bit Role (uncredited)
- 1937 · The Great Gambini as Nightclub Patron
- 1937 · Riding on Air as Radium Plane 23 Co-Pilot (uncredited)
- 1937 · Make Way for Tomorrow as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- 1937 · A Star Is Born as Burke's Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1937 · Top of the Town as Frank
- 1937 · Swing High, Swing Low as Purser (uncredited)
- 1937 · History Is Made at Night as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- 1937 · Champagne Waltz as Dance Extra at Blue Danube Room
- 1937 · Mama Steps Out as Dance Extra
- 1936 · Beloved Enemy as Reception Guest (Uncredited)
- 1936 · Three Smart Girls as Nightclub Extra
- 1936 · Sinner Take All as Night Club Guest (uncredited)
- 1936 · Great Guy as Party Guest (Uncredited)
- 1936 · The Accusing Finger as Reporter
- 1936 · Theodora Goes Wild as Man (uncredited)
- 1936 · Libeled Lady as Barker at Charity Affair (uncredited)
- 1936 · The Big Broadcast of 1937 as Sound Technician (uncredited)
- 1936 · Sworn Enemy as Bandleader (uncredited)
- 1936 · Piccadilly Jim as Petie McGregor (uncredited)
- 1936 · Yours for the Asking as Man (uncredited)
- 1936 · Rhythm on the Range as Sidewalk Heckler
- 1936 · San Francisco as New Year's Celebrant (uncredited)
- 1936 · Fury as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1936 · Private Number as Gambler (Uncredited)
- 1936 · Show Boat as
- 1936 · 13 Hours by Air as Baker-Co-Pilot
- 1936 · Small Town Girl as Man Dancing in Tavern (uncredited)
- 1936 · The Singing Kid as Bud (uncredited)
- 1936 · Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
- 1936 · Colleen as Extra on Dance Floor (uncredited)
- 1936 · Love Before Breakfast as College Boy (uncredited)
- 1936 · Strike Me Pink as Club Lido Patron (uncredited)
- 1935 · Broadway Hostess as Donald Ross - Ronnie's Friend (uncredited)
- 1935 · A Feather in Her Hat as Theatergoer (uncredited)
- 1935 · It's in the Air as Announcer / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- 1935 · Here Comes the Band as Party Guest at Reunion (uncredited)
- 1935 · Top Hat as Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited)
- 1935 · Every Night at Eight as Huxley Employee (uncredited)
- 1935 · The Daring Young Man as Wedding Participant
- 1935 · Doubting Thomas as Member of Audience
- 1935 · Baby Face Harrington as Country Club Patron (uncredited)
- 1935 · Mississippi as Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1935 · The Wedding Night as Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1935 · One New York Night as Extra
- 1935 · The Gilded Lily as Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
- 1934 · Broadway Bill as (uncredited)
- 1934 · Imitation of Life as Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1934 · Kid Millions as Chorus Boy in Ship's Show (uncredited)
- 1934 · Lady by Choice as Dance Extra (uncredited)
- 1934 · Two Heads on a Pillow as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
- 1934 · A Lost Lady as Dance Extra (uncredited)
- 1934 · Desirable as Party Guest
- 1934 · The Red Rider as Minor Role
- 1934 · Fog Over Frisco as Van Brugh, Reporter (Uncredited)
- 1934 · Smarty as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- 1934 · Murder at the Vanities as Chorus Boy (uncredited)
- 1934 · Wonder Bar as Chorus Boy (uncredited)
- 1934 · Jimmy the Gent as Chester Coote (uncredited)
- 1934 · All of Me as Policeman (uncredited)
- 1933 · Lady Killer as
- 1933 · Blood Money as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
- 1933 · Duck Soup as Bridegroom at Firefly's Reception (uncredited)
- 1933 · The Prizefighter and the Lady as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- 1933 · Broadway Thru a Keyhole as Nightclub Dance Extra
- 1933 · Only Yesterday as New Year's Eve Reveler (Uncredited)
- 1933 · Bombshell as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- 1933 · I'm No Angel as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
- 1933 · Torch Singer as Nightclub Patron
- 1933 · Cocktail Hour as Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1933 · Gold Diggers of 1933 as Theatregoer (uncredited)
- 1933 · The Eagle and the Hawk as Flier (uncredited)
- 1933 · 42nd Street as Chorus Boy (uncredited)
- 1933 · The Woman Accused as Party Extra (uncredited)
- 1932 · Central Park as Casino Diner (uncredited)
- 1932 · I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang as Café Chateau Dancer (uncredited)
- 1932 · Night After Night as Drunk Sleeping on a Table (uncredited)
- 1932 · A Bill of Divorcement as Party Guest
- 1932 · The Cabin in the Cotton as Dance Floor Extra at Madge's Party (uncredited)
- 1932 · Blonde Venus as (uncredited)
- 1932 · Skyscraper Souls as Stock Brokerage Clerk (Uncredited)
- 1932 · The Man from Yesterday as Cafe Patron
- 1932 · Merrily We Go to Hell as Wedding Usher (uncredited)
- 1932 · Huddle as Dancer (uncredited)
- 1932 · Scarface as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
- 1932 · Love Affair as One of Carol's Friends at Party (uncredited)
- 1932 · Under Eighteen as Penthouse Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1931 · Working Girls as Dance Extra (uncredited)
- 1931 · West of Broadway as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- 1931 · The Miracle Woman as Man in Audience (uncredited)
- 1931 · Cimarron as (uncredited)
- Future · It's Always Sunday as Reverend Charles Parker
- 1964 · The Naked Flame as Paul Ashley
- 1961 · All Hands on Deck as Brian O'Gara
- 1957 · Sail Into Danger as Steve Ryman
- 1957 · Lady of Vengeance as William T. Marshall
- 1956 · Confession as Ben Birch
- 1955 · Las Vegas Shakedown as Joe Barnes
- 1954 · Angela as Steve Catlett
- 1954 · The Diamond Wizard as Joe Dennison
- 1952 · Everything I Have Is Yours as Alec Tacksbury
- 1952 · One Big Affair as Jimmy Donovan
- 1951 · Passage West as Jacob Karns
- 1946 · Her Adventurous Night as Bill Fry
- 1945 · Getting Gertie's Garter as Kenneth B. Ford
- 1943 · Good Morning, Judge as David Barton
- 1943 · Tahiti Honey as Mickey Monroe
- 1942 · Moonlight Masquerade as John Bennett Jr.
- 1941 · Weekend for Three as Jim 'Jimbo' Craig
- 1941 · Mr. District Attorney as P. Cadwallader Jones
- 1940 · I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now as Tod Lowell
- 1940 · Girl from Havana as Woody Davis
- 1940 · Pop Always Pays as Jeff Thompson
- 1940 · Alias the Deacon as Johnny Sloan
- 1939 · Unexpected Father as Jimmy Hanley
- 1939 · Burn 'Em Up O'Connor as Jerry O'Connor
- 1938 · Vacation from Love as Bill Blair
- 1937 · The Bad Man of Brimstone as Jeffrey Burton
- 1937 · One Mile from Heaven as Party Guest
- 1937 · Vogues of 1938 as Nightclub Patron
- 1937 · The Girl from Scotland Yard as John
- 1936 · Rose Bowl as Jones
- 1936 · Burning Gold as Derrick Worker
- 1935 · Personal Maid's Secret as Dinner Guest
- 1935 · A Night at the Biltmore Bowl as Dancer (uncredited)
- 1935 · The Misses Stooge as Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1934 · College Rhythm as Department Store Doorman
- 1934 · Everything's Ducky as Party Guest
- 1934 · Gift of Gab as Dancer (uncredited)
- 1934 · We're Rich Again as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- 1934 · He Was Her Man as Man Leaving Courtroom
- 1934 · Coming Out Party as Party Guest
- 1933 · Too Much Harmony as Cafe Patron
- 1933 · She Had to Say Yes as Cabaret Patron (uncredited)
- 1933 · The Phantom of the Air as Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1933 · Girl Missing as Casino Patron (Uncredited)
- 1933 · From Hell to Heaven as Louie - Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
- 1933 · Hello, Everybody! as Casino Patron (uncredited)
- 1932 · Big City Blues as Dice Spectator (uncredited)
- 1932 · Bachelor's Affairs as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- 1931 · Honeymoon Trio as Wedding Guest
- 1931 · Laugh and Get Rich as Young Man at Dance (uncredited)
- 1930 · Reaching for the Moon as Ship's Party Guest (uncredited)