Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

Acting

Birthday

1908/03/29

Day of death

1968/08/31 (60 years old)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Fort Madison, Iowa, USA

Also know as

E.J. Flanagan, Jonathan Ricks, Jonathan Rix, Bud Flannagan, Bud Flanagan, Al Everett Dennis, Edward Vanes Flanagan, Jr., Edward Vance Flanagan, Edward Vance Flanagan Jr.

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 Brimston...Read more

Acting
Siren of Atlantis
5.2

(1949) Siren of Atlantis

as Jean Morhange

Theodora Goes Wild
6.6

(1936) Theodora Goes Wild

as Man (uncredited)

Hangmen Also Die!
6.9

(1943) Hangmen Also Die!

as Jan Horak

The Fighting Seabees
6.2

(1944) The Fighting Seabees

as Lt. Cmdr. Robert Yarrow

A Star Is Born
7.1

(1937) A Star Is Born

as Burke's Party Guest (uncredited)

History Is Made at Night
6.6

(1937) History Is Made at Night

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Bombshell
6.5

(1933) Bombshell

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Dishonored Lady
5.7

(1947) Dishonored Lady

as Dr. David Cousins

Walk a Crooked Mile
5.8

(1948) Walk a Crooked Mile

as Daniel F. O'Hara

Abandoned
6.2

(1949) Abandoned

as Mark Sitko

The Company She Keeps
5.9

(1951) The Company She Keeps

as Larry Collins

Raw Deal
6.7

(1948) Raw Deal

as Joe Sullivan

T-Men
6.8

(1947) T-Men

as Dennis O'Brien / Vannie Harrigan

Blonde Venus
6.8

(1932) Blonde Venus

as (uncredited)

Lady Killer
6.7

(1933) Lady Killer

as ---

Woman on the Run
6.8

(1950) Woman on the Run

as Dan Legget

The Leopard Man
6.5

(1943) The Leopard Man

as Jerry Manning

Brewster's Millions
6.6

(1945) Brewster's Millions

as Montague L. 'Monty' Brewster

Cover Up
6.7

(1949) Cover Up

as Sam Donovan

Topper Returns
6.4

(1941) Topper Returns

as Bob

Saratoga
6.3

(1937) Saratoga

as Party guest

Show Boat
6.7

(1936) Show Boat

as ---

You'll Find Out
5.4

(1940) You'll Find Out

as Chuck Deems

Dragoon Wells Massacre
6.9

(1957) Dragoon Wells Massacre

as Capt. Matt Riordan

The Story of Dr. Wassell
6.3

(1944) The Story of Dr. Wassell

as Benjamin 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Night After Night
6.1

(1932) Night After Night

as Drunk Sleeping on a Table (uncredited)

The Fake
5.5

(1953) The Fake

as Paul Mitchell

The Diamond Wizard
5.9

(1954) The Diamond Wizard

as Joe Dennison

Broadway Bill
6.0

(1934) Broadway Bill

as (uncredited)

Under Eighteen
6.6

(1932) Under Eighteen

as Penthouse Party Guest (uncredited)

Lady Scarface
5.1

(1941) Lady Scarface

as Lieutenant Bill Mason

Riding on Air
5.0

(1937) Riding on Air

as Radium Plane 23 Co-Pilot (uncredited)

A Yank at Oxford
6.7

(1938) A Yank at Oxford

as Racetrack Handler (uncredited)

All Hands on Deck
7.0

(1961) All Hands on Deck

as Brian O'Gara

The Firefly
6.4

(1937) The Firefly

as French Soldier Admirer (uncredited)

Love Before Breakfast
5.8

(1936) Love Before Breakfast

as College Boy (uncredited)

One Big Affair
6.0

(1952) One Big Affair

as Jimmy Donovan

Drums of Tahiti
0.0

(1954) Drums of Tahiti

as Mike Macklin

Lady of Vengeance
5.2

(1957) Lady of Vengeance

as William T. Marshall

Arise, My Love
6.1

(1940) Arise, My Love

as Joe 'Shep' Shepard

Pop Always Pays
0.0

(1940) Pop Always Pays

as Jeff Thompson

Las Vegas Shakedown
5.2

(1955) Las Vegas Shakedown

as Joe Barnes

Wonder Bar
6.1

(1934) Wonder Bar

as Chorus Boy (uncredited)

Doll Face
4.5

(1945) Doll Face

as Michael Francis 'Mike' Hannegan

Mr. District Attorney
6.2

(1941) Mr. District Attorney

as P. Cadwallader Jones

Mr. District Attorney
6.5

(1947) Mr. District Attorney

as Steve Bennett

Up in Mabel's Room
6.0

(1944) Up in Mabel's Room

as Boris

Getting Gertie's Garter
3.0

(1945) Getting Gertie's Garter

as Kenneth B. Ford

That's Right – You're Wrong
5.7

(1939) That's Right – You're Wrong

as Chuck Deems

Broadway Limited
5.1

(1941) Broadway Limited

as Dr. Harvey North

The Affairs of Susan
6.1

(1945) The Affairs of Susan

as Bill Anthony

The Kid From Texas
6.5

(1939) The Kid From Texas

as William Quincy

Tahiti Honey
4.5

(1943) Tahiti Honey

as Mickey Monroe

4.0

(1931) Honeymoon Trio

as Wedding Guest

He Was Her Man
6.7

(1934) He Was Her Man

as Man Leaving Courtroom

Chicago Syndicate
5.8

(1955) Chicago Syndicate

as Barry Amsterdam

Everything I Have Is Yours
5.8

(1952) Everything I Have Is Yours

as Alec Tacksbury

Abroad with Two Yanks
6.0

(1944) Abroad with Two Yanks

as Jeff Reardon

Passage West
6.2

(1951) Passage West

as Jacob Karns

Bowery Boy
3.0

(1940) Bowery Boy

as Dr. Tom O'Hara

The Great Dan Patch
5.0

(1949) The Great Dan Patch

as David Palmer

Smarty
4.0

(1934) Smarty

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
6.0

(1942) The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine

as Mike Jason

Sensations of 1945
6.2

(1944) Sensations of 1945

as Junior Crane

A Lost Lady
6.1

(1934) A Lost Lady

as Dance Extra (uncredited)

The Eagle and the Hawk
5.4

(1950) The Eagle and the Hawk

as Whitney Randolph

Weekend for Three
5.7

(1941) Weekend for Three

as Jim 'Jimbo' Craig

Follow the Sun
6.2

(1951) Follow the Sun

as Chuck Williams

Hold That Kiss
6.5

(1938) Hold That Kiss

as Tommy Bradford

Burn 'Em Up O'Connor
5.0

(1939) Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

as Jerry O'Connor

Angela
5.0

(1954) Angela

as Steve Catlett

Earl Carroll Vanities
5.0

(1945) Earl Carroll Vanities

as Danny Baldwin

Reaching for the Moon
5.8

(1930) Reaching for the Moon

as Ship's Party Guest (uncredited)

Hello, Everybody!
6.0

(1933) Hello, Everybody!

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

The Gilded Lily
6.4

(1935) The Gilded Lily

as Nightclub Extra (uncredited)

The Lady Wants Mink
6.0

(1953) The Lady Wants Mink

as Jim Connors

Bachelor's Affairs
1.0

(1932) Bachelor's Affairs

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Vacation from Love
0.0

(1938) Vacation from Love

as Bill Blair

The Bad Man of Brimstone
6.0

(1937) The Bad Man of Brimstone

as Jeffrey Burton

The Wedding Night
6.0

(1935) The Wedding Night

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Small Town Girl
6.2

(1936) Small Town Girl

as Man Dancing in Tavern (uncredited)

Two Heads on a Pillow
0.0

(1934) Two Heads on a Pillow

as Night Club Patron (uncredited)

Easy Living
7.0

(1937) Easy Living

as Office Manager (uncredited)

One New York Night
0.0

(1935) One New York Night

as Extra

Rose Bowl
6.0

(1936) Rose Bowl

as Jones

Swing High, Swing Low
5.1

(1937) Swing High, Swing Low

as Purser (uncredited)

Girl Missing
5.1

(1933) Girl Missing

as Casino Patron (Uncredited)

I'm No Angel
6.4

(1933) I'm No Angel

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

The Naked Flame
5.0

(1964) The Naked Flame

as Paul Ashley

The Misses Stooge
0.0

(1935) The Misses Stooge

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Too Much Harmony
5.0

(1933) Too Much Harmony

as Cafe Patron

Vogues of 1938
5.3

(1937) Vogues of 1938

as Nightclub Patron

The Prizefighter and the Lady
5.6

(1933) The Prizefighter and the Lady

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Broadway Hostess
5.2

(1935) Broadway Hostess

as Donald Ross - Ronnie's Friend (uncredited)

Baby Face Harrington
4.8

(1935) Baby Face Harrington

as Country Club Patron (uncredited)

Colleen
5.3

(1936) Colleen

as Extra on Dance Floor (uncredited)

Desirable
7.3

(1934) Desirable

as Party Guest

Beloved Enemy
6.1

(1936) Beloved Enemy

as Reception Guest (Uncredited)

Make Way for Tomorrow
7.5

(1937) Make Way for Tomorrow

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Personal Maid's Secret
5.5

(1935) Personal Maid's Secret

as Dinner Guest

Sworn Enemy
5.3

(1936) Sworn Enemy

as Bandleader (uncredited)

Strike Me Pink
6.6

(1936) Strike Me Pink

as Club Lido Patron (uncredited)

Here Comes the Band
5.0

(1935) Here Comes the Band

as Party Guest at Reunion (uncredited)

Alias the Deacon
0.0

(1940) Alias the Deacon

as Johnny Sloan

Mama Steps Out
6.0

(1937) Mama Steps Out

as Dance Extra

Broadway Thru a Keyhole
5.7

(1933) Broadway Thru a Keyhole

as Nightclub Dance Extra

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
7.8

(1932) I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

as Café Chateau Dancer (uncredited)

Jimmy the Gent
6.3

(1934) Jimmy the Gent

as Chester Coote (uncredited)

Inside Detroit
6.0

(1956) Inside Detroit

as Blair Vickers

Fury
7.5

(1936) Fury

as Reporter (uncredited)

Moonlight Masquerade
5.0

(1942) Moonlight Masquerade

as John Bennett Jr.

Girl from Havana
5.0

(1940) Girl from Havana

as Woody Davis

Kid Millions
6.5

(1934) Kid Millions

as Chorus Boy in Ship's Show

The Red Rider
4.0

(1934) The Red Rider

as Minor Role

The Great Gambini
6.0

(1937) The Great Gambini

as Nightclub Patron

The Eagle and the Hawk
6.6

(1933) The Eagle and the Hawk

as Flier (uncredited)

The Daring Young Man
0.0

(1935) The Daring Young Man

as Wedding Participant

Libeled Lady
7.3

(1936) Libeled Lady

as Barker at Charity Affair (uncredited)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
7.5

(1936) Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Duck Soup
7.3

(1933) Duck Soup

as Bridegroom at Firefly's Reception (uncredited)

Burning Gold
6.0

(1936) Burning Gold

as Derrick Worker

The Girl from Scotland Yard
5.0

(1937) The Girl from Scotland Yard

as John

I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now
6.0

(1940) I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now

as Tod Lowell

Unexpected Father
0.0

(1939) Unexpected Father

as Jimmy Hanley

La Conga Nights
7.5

(1940) La Conga Nights

as Steve Collins

Good Morning, Judge
0.0

(1943) Good Morning, Judge

as David Barton

Captains Courageous
7.4

(1937) Captains Courageous

as Bit Role (uncredited)

Scarface
7.4

(1932) Scarface

as Night Club Patron (uncredited)

Hi Diddle Diddle
6.8

(1943) Hi Diddle Diddle

as Sonny Phyffe

Gold Diggers of 1933
7.2

(1933) Gold Diggers of 1933

as Theatregoer (uncredited)

The Singing Kid
4.0

(1936) The Singing Kid

as Bud (uncredited)

Huddle
6.6

(1932) Huddle

as Dancer (uncredited)

Everything's Ducky
1.0

(1934) Everything's Ducky

as Party Guest

From Hell to Heaven
7.2

(1933) From Hell to Heaven

as Louie - Switchboard Operator (uncredited)

One Mile from Heaven
6.7

(1937) One Mile from Heaven

as Party Guest

Piccadilly Jim
6.5

(1936) Piccadilly Jim

as Petie McGregor (uncredited)

Gift of Gab
1.0

(1934) Gift of Gab

as Dancer (uncredited)

It's in the Air
5.0

(1935) It's in the Air

as Announcer / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Blood Money
7.0

(1933) Blood Money

as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Champagne Waltz
0.0

(1937) Champagne Waltz

as Dance Extra at Blue Danube Room

Murder at the Vanities
5.4

(1934) Murder at the Vanities

as ---

We're Rich Again
4.0

(1934) We're Rich Again

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Cimarron
5.6

(1931) Cimarron

as (uncredited)

Rhythm on the Range
4.0

(1936) Rhythm on the Range

as Sidewalk Heckler

The Big Broadcast of 1937
5.2

(1936) The Big Broadcast of 1937

as Sound Technician (uncredited)

Skyscraper Souls
5.6

(1932) Skyscraper Souls

as Stock Brokerage Clerk (Uncredited)

It's Always Sunday
0.0

It's Always Sunday

as Reverend Charles Parker

Doubting Thomas
7.0

(1935) Doubting Thomas

as Member of Audience

She Had to Say Yes
5.8

(1933) She Had to Say Yes

as Cabaret Patron (uncredited)

The Man from Yesterday
4.8

(1932) The Man from Yesterday

as Cafe Patron

All of Me
6.0

(1934) All of Me

as Policeman (uncredited)

Sinner Take All
4.8

(1936) Sinner Take All

as Night Club Guest (uncredited)

Top of the Town
5.2

(1937) Top of the Town

as Frank

The Phantom of the Air
6.0

(1933) The Phantom of the Air

as Party Guest (uncredited)

San Francisco
6.6

(1936) San Francisco

as New Year's Celebrant (uncredited)

Lady by Choice
6.2

(1934) Lady by Choice

as Dance Extra (uncredited)

Top Hat
7.3

(1935) Top Hat

as Elevator Passenger / Hotel Guest / Dancer (uncredited)

Working Girls
6.8

(1931) Working Girls

as Dance Extra (uncredited)

A Night at the Biltmore Bowl
6.0

(1935) A Night at the Biltmore Bowl

as Dancer (uncredited)

The Cabin in the Cotton
6.3

(1932) The Cabin in the Cotton

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

13 Hours by Air
4.3

(1936) 13 Hours by Air

as Baker-Co-Pilot

Three Smart Girls
6.4

(1936) Three Smart Girls

as Nightclub Extra

The Miracle Woman
6.6

(1931) The Miracle Woman

as Man in Audience (uncredited)

The Chaser
6.0

(1938) The Chaser

as Tom Brandon

The Accusing Finger
4.7

(1936) The Accusing Finger

as Reporter

College Rhythm
4.7

(1934) College Rhythm

as Department Store Doorman

Torch Singer
5.2

(1933) Torch Singer

as Nightclub Patron

42nd Street
6.9

(1933) 42nd Street

as Chorus Boy (uncredited)

Coming Out Party
5.0

(1934) Coming Out Party

as Party Guest

A Feather in Her Hat
6.8

(1935) A Feather in Her Hat

as Theatergoer (uncredited)

Only Yesterday
6.8

(1933) Only Yesterday

as New Year's Eve Reveler (Uncredited)

Imitation of Life
7.0

(1934) Imitation of Life

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Love Affair
5.6

(1932) Love Affair

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

Big City Blues
5.3

(1932) Big City Blues

as Dice Spectator (uncredited)

A Bill of Divorcement
6.2

(1932) A Bill of Divorcement

as Party Guest

Every Night at Eight
7.5

(1935) Every Night at Eight

as Huxley Employee (uncredited)

Her Adventurous Night
7.0

(1946) Her Adventurous Night

as Bill Fry

Central Park
5.2

(1932) Central Park

as Casino Diner (uncredited)

Fog Over Frisco
6.2

(1934) Fog Over Frisco

as Van Brugh, Reporter (Uncredited)

Private Number
6.5

(1936) Private Number

as Gambler (Uncredited)

Great Guy
6.2

(1936) Great Guy

as Party Guest (Uncredited)

Merrily We Go to Hell
6.4

(1932) Merrily We Go to Hell

as Wedding Usher (uncredited)

El aventurero
0.0

(1957) Sail Into Danger

as Steve Ryman

Laugh and Get Rich
4.7

(1931) Laugh and Get Rich

as Young Man at Dance (uncredited)

Cocktail Hour
5.2

(1933) Cocktail Hour

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Mississippi
6.7

(1935) Mississippi

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Yours for the Asking
1.0

(1936) Yours for the Asking

as Man (uncredited)

Petticoat Junction
5.8

(1963) Petticoat Junction

as Walter O'Connor

Studio One
4.7

(1948) Studio One

as Will

6.0

(1950) Lux Video Theatre

as Second Man

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
7.0

(1951) Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Prof. Stephen Bolt

Your Show of Shows
5.5

(1950) Your Show of Shows

as ---

Climax!
3.0

(1954) Climax!

as Inspector Marney

Riverboat
6.2

(1959) Riverboat

as Dan Muldoon

Suspense
4.7

(1949) Suspense

as ---

Robert Montgomery Presents
5.2

(1950) Robert Montgomery Presents

as ---

The Dennis O'Keefe Show
5.0

(1959) The Dennis O'Keefe Show

as Hal Towne

The Steve Allen Show
5.0

(1956) The Steve Allen Show

as Self - Singer

Suspicion
5.9

(1957) Suspicion

as Self - Host

6.0

(1950) Lux Video Theatre

as Captain John Danforth

6.0

(1950) Lux Video Theatre

as Bill

6.0

(1950) Lux Video Theatre

as Jeff Sewell

6.0

(1950) Lux Video Theatre

as Mack

The Gulf Playhouse
0.0

(1952) The Gulf Playhouse

as ---

Climax!
3.0

(1954) Climax!

as Evans

Climax!
3.0

(1954) Climax!

as Fred Long

Climax!
3.0

(1954) Climax!

as Howard Davenport

Screen Director's Playhouse
6.5

(1955) Screen Director's Playhouse

as Reverend Charles Parker

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.7

(1955) Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Self - Host