Robert Keith was a renowned American stage and film actor, born on February 10, 1898, and passing away on December 22, 1966. His impressive career spanned several decades, with a significant majority of his film appearances occurring in the 1950s. He was a prolific character actor, taking on a wide range of roles throughout his career.
One of his most notable performances was as the weak-willed father in the 1951 film Fourteen Hours. He also made a lasting impression as a tough cop in the 1955 film Guys and Dolls. In addition, he starred in the 1953 film The Wild One, where he played the role of the ineffectual sheriff and father of Marlon Brando's love interest.
Robert Keith's impressive filmography also includes a starring role in Douglas Sirk's Written on the Wind. He was a versatile actor, capable of taking on a variety of roles, and his performances often added depth and nuance to the films in which he appeared.
In addition to his work in film, Keith also had a successful career in television. He appeared in several notable television shows, including a role as Richard Kimble's father in The Fugitive. He also had lead roles in episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, starring in the episode "Ten O'Clock Tiger," and The Twilight Zone, starring in the episode "The Masks."
