David de Keyser

David de Keyser

Deceased · Born: Aug 22, 1927 · Died: Feb 20, 2021

Personal Details

BornAug 22, 1927 Islington, London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Fay Irving

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 1, 2025 )
  • Ethel de Keyser

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

David de Keyser, a renowned thespian, was ushered into this world on August 22, 1927, in the bustling borough of Islington, London, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impression on the silver screen, captivating audiences with his impressive performances in films such as Having a Wild Weekend (1965),Diamonds Are Forever (1971),and Yentl (1983).

Beyond his on-screen presence, de Keyser's personal life was marked by two significant unions - his marriages to Fay Irving and Ethel de Keyser. These relationships undoubtedly brought joy and companionship to his life.

Tragically, David de Keyser's earthly journey came to a close on February 20, 2021, in the United Kingdom, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

2014
2008
2006
2003
The Statement
The Statement as Dom André (as David De Keyser)
2000
1999
Sunshine
Sunshine as Emmanuel Sonnenschein
1993
Leon the Pig Farmer
Leon the Pig Farmer as Sidney Geller
1991
The House of Eliott
The House of Eliott as Sir Desmond Gillispie
A Dry White Season
A Dry White Season as Susan's Father
Confessional
Confessional as Professor Cherny
1985
King David
King David as Ahitophel
Yentl
Yentl as Rabbi Zalman
Martin Luther, Heretic
Martin Luther, Heretic as Duke Frederick
1982
A Woman Called Golda
A Woman Called Golda as David Ben-Gurion
1979
Ike: The War Years
Ike: The War Years as FM Sir Alan Booke
1978
Superman
Superman as Warden (voice) (uncredited)
Valentino
Valentino as Joseph Schenck
1976
Voyage of the Damned
Voyage of the Damned as Joseph Joseph
1975
The Hiding Place
The Hiding Place as Eusie Koonstra
1974
Thriller
Thriller as Cartney
Zardoz
Zardoz as Tabernacle (voice) (uncredited)
Murder on the Orient Express
Murder on the Orient Express as Turkish Ticket Collector (uncredited)
1973
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
ITV Saturday Night Theatre as Narrator (voice)
The Nelson Affair
The Nelson Affair as French Commander
A Touch of Class
A Touch of Class as Doctor Alvarez
1971
The Horsemen
The Horsemen as Mukhi (uncredited)
1970
You Can't Win 'Em All
You Can't Win 'Em All as Gunner Major (uncredited) (voice)
1968
Separation
Separation as Husband
1957
The Secret Place
The Secret Place as Ticket Clerk (uncredited)