David Keith

Also known as David Lemuel Keith

American actor and film director

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Born: July 3, 1906
Died: October 20, 1994
Works: 48

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Acting · Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. His breakthrough role was that of aspiring Navy pilot Sid Worley in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), for which he received Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor and New Star of the Year – Actor for his performance. His other notable roles include Jack Murdock in Daredevil (2003), Det. John Mulcahey in Carrie…

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Dead Money — Jack2024
I’ll Be Watching — Sheriff2023
Walden — Judge Boyle2023
Wedding at Graceland — Major2019
Madhouse Mecca — Harlen2018
All Saints — Boyd2017
Hammer: The 'Rootin' for Regen' story — Dr. Sam Giles2017
Heritage Falls — Coach Charlie Fitzpatrick2016

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David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. His breakout role was as aspiring Navy pilot Sid Worley in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), earning Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor and New Star of the Year. The role paved the way for leading performances in The Lords of Discipline (1983), Firestarter (1984) and the cult thriller White of the Eye (1987). Keith has since appeared in numerous supporting roles, among them Major League II (1994), The Indian in the Cupboard (1995), Poodle Springs (1998), U-571 (2000), Men of Honor (2000), Behind Enemy Lines (2001) and Daredevil (2003). He also portrayed Elvis Presley in Chris Columbus’s musical comedy Heartbreak Hotel (1988), singing several numbers on the soundtrack—including “Love Me” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love”—opposite Tuesday Weld.

Early life