Eric Keenleyside

Eric Keenleyside

68 · Born: Oct 11, 1957

Personal Details

BornOct 11, 1957 St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada

Biography

Individual's Life Journey: From Small-Town Roots to International Recognition

Born in the charming town of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, this remarkable individual's life took a dramatic turn as they relocated to London, Ontario, where they spent their formative years. A brief yet impactful stint in Brisbane, Australia, further enriched their experiences and broadened their perspectives.

Following their academic pursuits at the University of Windsor, they embarked on an apprenticeship at the renowned Stratford Festival, laying the groundwork for a successful career in the arts.

Fast-forward to the present, and this accomplished individual now resides near Vancouver, British Columbia, where they've built a life with their loving wife, actress Peg Christopherson. Together, they've navigated the world of show business, with Peg being a talented actress in her own right.

Their journey has not been without its twists and turns, as they've also made Los Angeles and upstate Washington their temporary homes for many years. This international flair has undoubtedly influenced their artistic endeavors and personal growth.

As a testament to their adaptability and resilience, this remarkable individual and their wife have become naturalized US citizens, a significant milestone in their lives. Rounding out their personal life is the arrival of two wonderful children, who undoubtedly bring immense joy and fulfillment to their family.

Career

2025
2024
2023
How She Caught a Killer
How She Caught a Killer as Detective David Goodman
Riceboy Sleeps
Riceboy Sleeps as Principal Lafferty
Confidential Informant
Confidential Informant as Captain Stanton
2022
Rip in Time
Rip in Time as Calvin Majors
Five More Minutes
Five More Minutes as Grandpa Jerry
2019
Ash
Ash as Terry
Mystery 101
Mystery 101 as Phil Jenk
2018
Overboard
Overboard as Elk Cove Sheriff
Welcome to Marwen
Welcome to Marwen as Larry / Friar
Hold the Dark
Hold the Dark as Big Deputy
How It Ends
How It Ends as Sheriff Reynolds
Entanglement
Entanglement as Norm Layten
2017
The Perfect Catch
The Perfect Catch as Mason Taynor
1922
1922 as Lars
2016
A Christmas to Remember
A Christmas to Remember as Sheriff Tim Edwards
2015
In My Dreams
In My Dreams as Mike Smith
Vendetta
Vendetta as Captain Baldus
Big Eyes
Big Eyes as Gannett Lawyer #2
Seventh Son
Seventh Son as Old Guard
Godzilla
Godzilla as Boyd
Strange Empire
Strange Empire as Abe Little
2013
Suddenly
Suddenly as Mayor
The Package
The Package as Big Doug
Window Wonderland
Window Wonderland as Uncle Jimmy
2012
A Bride for Christmas
A Bride for Christmas as Hank Patterston
2011
The Pastor's Wife
The Pastor's Wife as Dan Winkler
November Christmas
November Christmas as Wade Miller
17th Precinct
17th Precinct as Delmore Keaton
Trading Christmas
Trading Christmas as Security Guard
2010
Growing the Big One
Growing the Big One as Mayor Kyle Finster
2009
Damage
Damage as Val Sullivan
2007
Blue Smoke
Blue Smoke as Gib Hale
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror as Sgt. Booker
Tell Me No Lies
Tell Me No Lies as Chief Bates
War
War as Leevie
2006
Murder on Pleasant Drive
Murder on Pleasant Drive as Det. Brian Potts
Firewall
Firewall as Alan Hughes
Flight 93
Flight 93 as Stoddard
2005
The Interpreter
The Interpreter as Rory Robb
2004
Walking Tall
Walking Tall as Dan Stadler
2003
Monte Walsh
Monte Walsh as Engineer
Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher as Rick McCarthy
Final Destination 2
Final Destination 2 as Detective Suby
2002
Just Deal
Just Deal as Mike Roberts Sr.
2001
1999
Hayley Wagner, Star
Hayley Wagner, Star as Fred MacKerron
Our Guys: Outrage at Glen Ridge
Our Guys: Outrage at Glen Ridge as Lieutenant Frank Bennett
Final Run
Final Run as Passenger #1
1998
The Spree
The Spree as Ricky Madden
The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home as Sheriff Billings
Legalese
Legalese as Berringer
1997
Unwed Father
Unwed Father as Big Lou
Cloned
Cloned as Counterman
Prefontaine
Prefontaine as James Buck
1996
Annie O
Annie O as Craig Frazier
Titanic
Titanic as Black Billy Jack
1995
1994
1993
Without a Kiss Goodbye
Without a Kiss Goodbye as Detective Lovell
1992
Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster
Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster as Gordon Taylor - US Coast Guard
Mortal Sins
Mortal Sins as Security Guard
1990
Stella
Stella as Wendell
1989
Buying Time
Buying Time as Bartender
1988
Short Circuit 2
Short Circuit 2 as Simpson's Truck Driver
Martha, Ruth & Edie
Martha, Ruth & Edie as Prison Guard
Really Weird Tales
Really Weird Tales as Alien #1 (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
1986
Overnight
Overnight as Ernst