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Eliott Keener

Acting Born Dec 4, 1949 Madison, Wisconsin, USA 19 credits

Biography

Eliott Keener (born Harry Keener) was an esteemed American character actor, theater director and educator. He was a cornerstone of the New Orleans, Louisiana cultural scene, where he spent most of his professional life.

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Known for

Matlock

as Det. Jake Van Owen
Film

Hard Target

as Randal Poe
Film

Down by Law

as Guard #3

Full filmography

  • Matlock (1986) as Det. Jake Van Owen
  • Hard Target (1993) as Randal Poe
  • Angel Heart (1987) as Sterne
  • Zandalee (1991) as Richard Norvo
  • Tightrope (1984) as Sandoval
  • Down by Law (1986) as Guard #3
  • Back Roads (1981) as Willis
  • Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) as Sheriff McMillan
  • Dark Angel (1996) as Ace
  • Undercover Blues (1993) as The Drunk
  • Rag and Bone (1998) as Mr. O Fannon
  • Uncle Tom's Cabin (1987) as Auctioneer
  • Blue Bayou (1990) as Bud
  • The Savage Bees (1976) as Freighter Boatswain
  • A Gathering of Old Men (1987) as Herman
  • Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou (1995) as Dr. Watkins
  • Body Count (1995) as Captain Hendricks
  • Running Wild (1995) as Matthew
  • The Life and Assassination of the Kingfish (1977)