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

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