Actor

Keith Prentice

Born February 21, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, USADied September 27, 19923 films

Keith Prentice was an American TV, film and stage actor, whose most famous role was the part of Larry in both the original stage and film versions of The Boys in the Band. Prentice also appeared on the TV soap Dark Shadows during the series' final months in 1971. For a number of years, his picture was displayed on the Tasters Choice coffee label.

In 1982, Keith Prentice co-founded Kettering Theatre Under the Stars, and directed summer shows there until the year of his death.

Prentice died of AIDS-related cancer on September 27, 1992, in Kettering, Ohio.

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First watchThe Boys in the Band19707.0as LarryA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event.View film

Essential films

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6.6Cruising1980

Filmography

3 films as actor

1980CruisingJoey
1972The Legend of Nigger CharleyNiles Fowler
1970The Boys in the BandLarry