David Keith

Actor

David Keith

Born May 8, 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA87 films

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.

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His other notable roles include Jack Murdock in Daredevil (2003), Det. John Mulcahey in Carrie (2002), Master Chief Tom O'Malley in Behind Enemy Lines (2001), Captain Hartigan in Men of Honor (2000), Maj. Matthew Coonen in U-571 (2000), Boone in The Indian in the Cupboard (1995), Jack Parkman in Major League II (1994), Det. Lt. Loach in The Two Jakes (1990), Elvis Presley in Heartbreak Hotel (1988), and Andrew 'Andy' McGee in Firestarter (1984).

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Filmography

87 films as actor
  1. 2024Dead MoneyJack
  2. 2023WaldenJudge Boyle
  3. 2023I’ll Be WatchingSheriff
  4. 2019Wedding at GracelandMajor
  5. 2018Madhouse MeccaHarlen
  6. 2017Hammer: The 'Rootin' for Regen' storyDr. Sam Giles
  7. 2017All SaintsBoyd
  8. 2016Heritage FallsCoach Charlie Fitzpatrick
  9. 2015AwakenWalsh
  10. 2014Christian MingleBill Wood
  11. 2014Outlaw Prophet: Warren JeffsGary Engels
  12. 2010Beneath the BlueHawk
  13. 2010UnrequitedNate Grissom
  14. 2008Boys of SummervilleJoe
  15. 2006Bottoms UpUncle Earl
  16. 2006In Her Line of FireVice President Walker
  17. 2006Miracle Dogs TooMr. Mulvaney
  18. 2005Locusts: The 8th PlagueGary
  19. 2005Path of DestructionRoy Stark
  20. 2005All Souls Day: Dia de los MuertosSheriff Blanco
  21. 2005Come Away HomeSheriff Jantz
  22. 2004Raise Your VoiceSimon Fletcher
  23. 2004The Kings of BrooklynScoggins
  24. 2003Epoch: EvolutionMason Rand
  25. 2003Deep ShockAndrew Raines
  26. 2003Hangman's CurseNate Springfield
  27. 2003DaredevilJack Murdock
  28. 2002SabretoothBob Thatcher
  29. 2002CarrieDet. John Mulchaey
  30. 2002Mother GhostCarey
  31. 2002World TravelerRichard
  32. 2002Clover BendMcGary
  33. 2002The StickupRay DeCarlo
  34. 2001Behind Enemy LinesMaster Chief Tom O'Malley
  35. 2001EpochMason Rand
  36. 2001Constant PayneAlexander 'Doc' Payne (Voice)
  37. 2001Love and TreasonEli Dixon
  38. 2001Burning Down the HouseCarolina
  39. 2001CahootsHarley
  40. 2001AnthraxAdam Stewart
  41. 2000Men of HonorCaptain Hartigan
  42. 2000U-571Maj. Matthew Coonen
  43. 1999If... Dog... RabbitParole Officer Gilmore
  44. 1999Secret of the AndesBrooks Willings
  45. 1999Question of PrivilegeCarter Roberts
  46. 1999A Memory in My HeartSheriff Matt Carden
  47. 1998Poodle SpringsLarry Victor
  48. 1998Perfect PreyDwayne Alan Clay
  49. 1998AmbushedDeputy Lawrence
  50. 1997Judge and JuryJoseph Meeker
  51. 1997Hot BloodedMr. Colbert
  52. 1996Invasion of PrivacySgt. Rutherford
  53. 1996A Family ThingSonny
  54. 1996If Looks Could KillDet. Peter Stanford
  55. 1995Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear MountainRay Karnisak
  56. 1995Deadly SinsJack Gales
  57. 1995Born WildJack Hutton
  58. 1995The Indian in the CupboardBoone
  59. 1995Till the End of the NightGarrett Hill
  60. 1995TexasJim Bowie
  61. 1994TemptationBone
  62. 1994Raw JusticeMace
  63. 1994Ernest Goes to SchoolSquint Westwood
  64. 1994Major League IIJack Parkman
  65. 1993Whose Child Is This? The War for Baby JessicaDan Schmidt
  66. 1993Distant CousinsHarry Young
  67. 1992Liar's EdgeGary Kirkpatrick
  68. 1991Caged FearTommy Lane
  69. 1991Off and RunningJack Cornett
  70. 1990The Two JakesDet. Lt. Loach
  71. 1989Guts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver NorthLt. Col. Oliver North
  72. 1988Heartbreak HotelElvis Presley
  73. 1988The Further Adventures of Tennessee BuckBuck Malone
  74. 1987White of the EyePaul White
  75. 1985GulagMickey Almon
  76. 1984FirestarterAndrew McGee
  77. 1983The Lords of DisciplineWill McLean
  78. 1983Independence DayJack Parker
  79. 1982An Officer and a GentlemanSid Worley
  80. 1981Take This Job and Shove ItHarry Meade
  81. 1981Back RoadsMason
  82. 1980Friendly FireLeroy Hamilton
  83. 1980BrubakerLarry Lee Bullen
  84. 1980The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love StoryWayne Robinson
  85. 1979The RoseMal
  86. 1979The Great SantiniRed Petus
  87. 1978Are You in the House Alone?Student (uncredited)