Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

🎂 29th March 1908 (117 yrs) 📍 Fort Madison, Iowa, USA

Biography

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.

Dennis O'Keefe

🎬 Movies Featuring Dennis O'Keefe

The Naked Flame

The Naked Flame (1964)

as Paul Ashley
All Hands on Deck

All Hands on Deck (1961)

as Brian O'Gara
Sail Into Danger

Sail Into Danger (1957)

as Steve Ryman
Dragoon Wells Massacre

Dragoon Wells Massacre (1957)

as Capt. Matt Riordan
Lady of Vengeance

Lady of Vengeance (1957)

as William T. Marshall
Confession

Confession (1956)

as Ben Birch
Inside Detroit

Inside Detroit (1956)

as Blair Vickers
Chicago Syndicate

Chicago Syndicate (1955)

as Barry Amsterdam
Las Vegas Shakedown

Las Vegas Shakedown (1955)

as Joe Barnes
Angela

Angela (1954)

as Steve Catlett
Drums of Tahiti

Drums of Tahiti (1954)

as Mike Macklin
The Diamond Wizard

The Diamond Wizard (1954)

as Joe Dennison
The Fake

The Fake (1953)

as Paul Mitchell
The Lady Wants Mink

The Lady Wants Mink (1953)

as Jim Connors
Everything I Have Is Yours

Everything I Have Is Yours (1952)

as Alec Tacksbury
One Big Affair

One Big Affair (1952)

as Jimmy Donovan
Passage West

Passage West (1951)

as Jacob Karns
Follow the Sun

Follow the Sun (1951)

as Chuck Williams
The Company She Keeps

The Company She Keeps (1951)

as Larry
Woman on the Run

Woman on the Run (1950)

as Dan Legget
The Eagle and the Hawk

The Eagle and the Hawk (1950)

as Whitney Randolph
Abandoned

Abandoned (1949)

as Mark Sitko
The Great Dan Patch

The Great Dan Patch (1949)

as David Palmer
Cover Up

Cover Up (1949)

as Sam Donovan
Siren of Atlantis

Siren of Atlantis (1949)

as Jean Morhange
Walk a Crooked Mile

Walk a Crooked Mile (1948)

as Daniel F. O'Hara
Raw Deal

Raw Deal (1948)

as Joe Sullivan
T-Men

T-Men (1947)

as Dennis O'Brien / Vannie Harrigan
Dishonored Lady

Dishonored Lady (1947)

as Dr. David Cousins
Mr. District Attorney

Mr. District Attorney (1947)

as Steve Bennett
Her Adventurous Night

Her Adventurous Night (1946)

as Bill Fry
Doll Face

Doll Face (1945)

as Michael Francis 'Mike' Hannegan
Getting Gertie's Garter

Getting Gertie's Garter (1945)

as Kenneth B. Ford
The Affairs of Susan

The Affairs of Susan (1945)

as Bill Anthony
Brewster's Millions

Brewster's Millions (1945)

as Montague L. 'Monty' Brewster
Earl Carroll Vanities

Earl Carroll Vanities (1945)

as Danny Baldwin
Up in Mabel's Room

Up in Mabel's Room (1944)

as Boris
Abroad with Two Yanks

Abroad with Two Yanks (1944)

as Jeff Reardon
The Story of Dr. Wassell

The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944)

as Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Sensations of 1945

Sensations of 1945 (1944)

as Junior Crane
The Fighting Seabees

The Fighting Seabees (1944)

as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow
Hi Diddle Diddle

Hi Diddle Diddle (1943)

as Sonny Phyffe
The Leopard Man

The Leopard Man (1943)

as Jerry Manning
Good Morning, Judge

Good Morning, Judge (1943)

as David Barton
Tahiti Honey

Tahiti Honey (1943)

as Mickey Monroe
Hangmen Also Die!

Hangmen Also Die! (1943)

as Jan Horak
Moonlight Masquerade

Moonlight Masquerade (1942)

as John Bennett Jr.
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine

The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine (1942)

as Mike Jason
Weekend for Three

Weekend for Three (1941)

as Jim 'Jimbo' Craig
Lady Scarface

Lady Scarface (1941)

as Lieutenant Bill Mason
Broadway Limited

Broadway Limited (1941)

as Dr. Harvey North
Mr. District Attorney

Mr. District Attorney (1941)

as P. Cadwallader Jones
Topper Returns

Topper Returns (1941)

as Bob
Bowery Boy

Bowery Boy (1940)

as Dr. Tom O'Hara
You'll Find Out

You'll Find Out (1940)

as Chuck Deems
Arise, My Love

Arise, My Love (1940)

as Shep
I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now

I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now (1940)

as Tod Lowell
Girl from Havana

Girl from Havana (1940)

as Woody Davis
Pop Always Pays

Pop Always Pays (1940)

as Jeff Thompson
La Conga Nights

La Conga Nights (1940)

as Steve Collins
Alias the Deacon

Alias the Deacon (1940)

as Johnny Sloan
That's Right – You're Wrong

That's Right – You're Wrong (1939)

as Chuck Deems
Unexpected Father

Unexpected Father (1939)

as Jimmy Hanley
The Kid From Texas

The Kid From Texas (1939)

as William Quincy
Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor (1939)

as Jerry O'Connor
Vacation from Love

Vacation from Love (1938)

as Bill Blair
The Chaser

The Chaser (1938)

as Tom Brandon
Hold That Kiss

Hold That Kiss (1938)

as Tommy Bradford
A Yank at Oxford

A Yank at Oxford (1938)

as Racetrack Handler (uncredited)
The Bad Man of Brimstone

The Bad Man of Brimstone (1937)

as Jeffrey Burton
The Firefly

The Firefly (1937)

as French Soldier Admirer (uncredited)
Vogues of 1938

Vogues of 1938 (1937)

as Nightclub Patron
One Mile from Heaven

One Mile from Heaven (1937)

as Party Guest
Saratoga

Saratoga (1937)

as Party guest
Easy Living

Easy Living (1937)

as Office Manager (uncredited)
Captains Courageous

Captains Courageous (1937)

as Bit Role (uncredited)
The Great Gambini

The Great Gambini (1937)

as Nightclub Patron
Riding on Air

Riding on Air (1937)

as Radium Plane 23 Co-Pilot (uncredited)
The Girl from Scotland Yard

The Girl from Scotland Yard (1937)

as John
Make Way for Tomorrow

Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born (1937)

as Burke's Party Guest (uncredited)
Top of the Town

Top of the Town (1937)

as Frank
Swing High, Swing Low

Swing High, Swing Low (1937)

as Purser (uncredited)
History Is Made at Night

History Is Made at Night (1937)

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Mama Steps Out

Mama Steps Out (1937)

as Dance Extra
Champagne Waltz

Champagne Waltz (1937)

as Dance Extra at Blue Danube Room
Beloved Enemy

Beloved Enemy (1936)

as Reception Guest (Uncredited)
Three Smart Girls

Three Smart Girls (1936)

as Nightclub Extra
Sinner Take All

Sinner Take All (1936)

as Night Club Guest (uncredited)
Great Guy

Great Guy (1936)

as Party Guest (Uncredited)
Rose Bowl

Rose Bowl (1936)

as Jones
The Accusing Finger

The Accusing Finger (1936)

as Reporter
Theodora Goes Wild

Theodora Goes Wild (1936)

as Man (uncredited)
Libeled Lady

Libeled Lady (1936)

as Barker at Charity Affair (uncredited)
The Big Broadcast of 1937

The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936)

as Sound Technician (uncredited)
Sworn Enemy

Sworn Enemy (1936)

as Bandleader (uncredited)
Piccadilly Jim

Piccadilly Jim (1936)

as Petie McGregor (uncredited)
Yours for the Asking

Yours for the Asking (1936)

as Man (uncredited)
Rhythm on the Range

Rhythm on the Range (1936)

as Sidewalk Heckler
San Francisco

San Francisco (1936)

as New Year's Celebrant (uncredited)
Fury

Fury (1936)

as Reporter (uncredited)
Private Number

Private Number (1936)

as Gambler (Uncredited)
Burning Gold

Burning Gold (1936)

as Derrick Worker
Show Boat

Show Boat (1936)

13 Hours by Air

13 Hours by Air (1936)

as Baker-Co-Pilot
Small Town Girl

Small Town Girl (1936)

as Man Dancing in Tavern (uncredited)
The Singing Kid

The Singing Kid (1936)

as Bud (uncredited)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Colleen

Colleen (1936)

as Extra on Dance Floor (uncredited)
Love Before Breakfast

Love Before Breakfast (1936)

as College Boy (uncredited)
Strike Me Pink

Strike Me Pink (1936)

as Club Lido Patron (uncredited)
White Lies

White Lies (1935)

as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Broadway Hostess

Broadway Hostess (1935)

as Donald Ross - Ronnie's Friend (uncredited)
Personal Maid's Secret

Personal Maid's Secret (1935)

as Dinner Guest
A Feather in Her Hat

A Feather in Her Hat (1935)

as Theatergoer (uncredited)
It's in the Air

It's in the Air (1935)

as Announcer / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Here Comes the Band

Here Comes the Band (1935)

as Party Guest at Reunion (uncredited)
Top Hat

Top Hat (1935)

as Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited)
Every Night at Eight

Every Night at Eight (1935)

as Huxley Employee (uncredited)
The Daring Young Man

The Daring Young Man (1935)

as Wedding Participant
Doubting Thomas

Doubting Thomas (1935)

as Member of Audience
A Night at the Biltmore Bowl

A Night at the Biltmore Bowl (1935)

as Dancer (uncredited)
The Misses Stooge

The Misses Stooge (1935)

as Party Guest (uncredited)
Baby Face Harrington

Baby Face Harrington (1935)

as Country Club Patron (uncredited)
Mississippi

Mississippi (1935)

as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Wedding Night

The Wedding Night (1935)

as Party Guest (uncredited)
One New York Night

One New York Night (1935)

as Extra
The Gilded Lily

The Gilded Lily (1935)

as Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
Broadway Bill

Broadway Bill (1934)

as (uncredited)
College Rhythm

College Rhythm (1934)

as Department Store Doorman
Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life (1934)

as Party Guest (uncredited)
Kid Millions

Kid Millions (1934)

as Chorus Boy in Ship's Show (uncredited)
Everything's Ducky

Everything's Ducky (1934)

as Party Guest
Lady by Choice

Lady by Choice (1934)

as Dance Extra (uncredited)
Two Heads on a Pillow

Two Heads on a Pillow (1934)

as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
A Lost Lady

A Lost Lady (1934)

as Dance Extra (uncredited)
Desirable

Desirable (1934)

as Party Guest
Gift of Gab

Gift of Gab (1934)

as Dancer (uncredited)
The Red Rider

The Red Rider (1934)

as Minor Role
We're Rich Again

We're Rich Again (1934)

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
He Was Her Man

He Was Her Man (1934)

as Man Leaving Courtroom
Fog Over Frisco

Fog Over Frisco (1934)

as Van Brugh, Reporter (Uncredited)
Smarty

Smarty (1934)

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Murder at the Vanities

Murder at the Vanities (1934)

as Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Upperworld

Upperworld (1934)

as Police Photographer (uncredited)
Wonder Bar

Wonder Bar (1934)

as Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Jimmy the Gent

Jimmy the Gent (1934)

as Chester Coote (uncredited)
Coming Out Party

Coming Out Party (1934)

as Party Guest
All of Me

All of Me (1934)

as Policeman (uncredited)
Lady Killer

Lady Killer (1933)

as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Blood Money

Blood Money (1933)

as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Duck Soup

Duck Soup (1933)

as Bridegroom at Firefly's Reception (uncredited)
The Prizefighter and the Lady

The Prizefighter and the Lady (1933)

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Broadway Thru a Keyhole

Broadway Thru a Keyhole (1933)

as Nightclub Dance Extra
Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday (1933)

as New Year's Eve Reveler (Uncredited)
Bombshell

Bombshell (1933)

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
I'm No Angel

I'm No Angel (1933)

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
Too Much Harmony

Too Much Harmony (1933)

as Cafe Patron
Torch Singer

Torch Singer (1933)

as Nightclub Patron
She Had to Say Yes

She Had to Say Yes (1933)

as Cabaret Patron (uncredited)
Cocktail Hour

Cocktail Hour (1933)

as Party Guest (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1933

Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)

as Theatregoer (uncredited)
Ann Carver's Profession

Ann Carver's Profession (1933)

as Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
The Phantom of the Air

The Phantom of the Air (1933)

as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Eagle and the Hawk

The Eagle and the Hawk (1933)

as Flier (uncredited)
42nd Street

42nd Street (1933)

as Chorus Boy (uncredited)
Girl Missing

Girl Missing (1933)

as Casino Patron (Uncredited)
From Hell to Heaven

From Hell to Heaven (1933)

as Louie - Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Hello, Everybody!

Hello, Everybody! (1933)

as Casino Patron (uncredited)
The Woman Accused

The Woman Accused (1933)

as Party Extra (uncredited)
Central Park

Central Park (1932)

as Casino Diner (uncredited)
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932)

as Café Chateau Dancer (uncredited)
Night After Night

Night After Night (1932)

as Drunk Sleeping on a Table (uncredited)
A Bill of Divorcement

A Bill of Divorcement (1932)

as Party Guest
The Cabin in the Cotton

The Cabin in the Cotton (1932)

as Dance Floor Extra at Madge's Party (uncredited)
Blonde Venus

Blonde Venus (1932)

as (uncredited)
Big City Blues

Big City Blues (1932)

as Dice Spectator (uncredited)
Skyscraper Souls

Skyscraper Souls (1932)

as Stock Brokerage Clerk (Uncredited)
Bachelor's Affairs

Bachelor's Affairs (1932)

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
The Man from Yesterday

The Man from Yesterday (1932)

as Cafe Patron
Merrily We Go to Hell

Merrily We Go to Hell (1932)

as Wedding Usher (uncredited)
Huddle

Huddle (1932)

as Dancer (uncredited)
Scarface

Scarface (1932)

as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Love Affair

Love Affair (1932)

as One of Carol's Friends at Party (uncredited)
Under Eighteen

Under Eighteen (1932)

as Penthouse Party Guest (uncredited)
Working Girls

Working Girls (1931)

as Dance Extra (uncredited)
West of Broadway

West of Broadway (1931)

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
No Image

Honeymoon Trio (1931)

as Wedding Guest
The Miracle Woman

The Miracle Woman (1931)

as Man in Audience (uncredited)
Laugh and Get Rich

Laugh and Get Rich (1931)

as Young Man at Dance (uncredited)
Cimarron

Cimarron (1931)

as (uncredited)
Reaching for the Moon

Reaching for the Moon (1930)

as Ship's Party Guest (uncredited)