James Keane
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 26, 1952 in Buffalo, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1971–2024 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 80 credits in database
Biography
Subject: James Keane (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullets). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count target: 90-130 words.
[1] TMDB: James Keane, born September 26, 1952. American film and television actor. Known credits: 78. Place of birth: Buffalo, New York, USA.
[2] Wikipedia: Born September 26, 1952. American film and television actor. Known for playing Willis Thomas Bell in the American drama television series The Paper Chase.
[3] IMDb: Born 26 September 1952 in Buffalo, New York, USA. Known for Apocalypse Now (1979), The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), and Dick Tracy (1990).
[4] IMDbPro: Same as [3].
[5] TMDB: Same as [2].
[6] Wikiwand: Mentions "Keane's The Matchmaker" (referring to someone else, likely John Millington Synge context or similar, but doesn't explicitly link James Keane to it in a way that confirms he acted in it, though it mentions Anna Manahan starred in it. Actually, looking closer, it says "Keane's The Matchmaker" which usually refers to a playwright, but the prompt asks for James Keane the actor. I will avoid this to be safe as it's ambiguous).
Name: James Keane.
Profession: American film and television actor.
Birth Date: September 26, 1952.
Birth Place: Buffalo, New York, USA.
Known Roles/Works: Willis Thomas Bell in the American drama television series The Paper Chase. Apocalypse Now (1979), The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), and Dick Tracy (1
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of James Keane (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Source [1]: James Keane, Birthday: September 26, 1952. Known credits: 78.
Source [2]: American film and television actor. Known for playing Willis Thomas Bell in the American drama television series The Paper Chase.
Source [3]: Actor in Apocalypse Now (1979), The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), and Dick Tracy (1990). Born in Buffalo, New York, USA.
Source [4]: Confirms Source [3].
Source [5]: Confirms Source [2].
Source [6]: Discusses Anna Manahan and mentions "Keane's The Matchmaker" (refers to a different Keane, likely John Millington Synge or someone else, but the context is about Anna Manahan, so I should be careful. Actually, it says "Keane's The Matchmaker" but the text is fragmented. It doesn't explicitly link James Keane to this. I will omit this to avoid error).
Name: James Keane.
Profession: American film and television actor.
Birth Date: September 26, 1952.
Birth Place: Buffalo, New York, USA.
Known for: Willis Thomas Bell in the American drama television series The Paper Chase.
Film Credits: Apocalypse Now (1979), The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), Dick Tracy (1990).
Total Known Credits: 78.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early Life/Background.
James Keane is an American film and television actor born on September 26, 1952, in Buffalo, New York, USA. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 78 known credits.
Paragraph 2: Notable Roles and Works.
Keane is recognized for his role as Willis Thomas Bell in the American drama television series The Paper Chase. His filmography includes appearances in several notable productions. He is known for his work in the 1979 film Apocalypse Now, as well as The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension in 1984. Additionally, he appeared in the 1990 film Dick Tracy.
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"James Keane is an American film and television actor born on September 26, 1952, in Buffalo, New York, USA. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 78 known credits.
Keane is recognized for his role as Willis Thomas Bell in the American drama television series The Paper Chase. His filmography includes appearances in several notable productions. He is known for his work in the 1979 film Apocalypse Now, as well as The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension in 1984. Additionally, he appeared in the 1990 film Dick Tracy."
Current count: ~95 words. I need to reach 180-260 words.
Problem: The source material is very sparse. To reach 180 words without inventing facts is difficult. I must expand using only the provided info, but there isn't much more.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
80 titles- Megalopolis (2024) as Laughing Man
- The Rizen: Possession (2019) as Extra
- Rules Don't Apply (2016) as Tom
- Miss Meadows (2014) as Father Peter
- Emit (2013) as Graydon Wofford
- Harry's Law (2011) as Joshua
- Water for Elephants (2011) as Chaplain
- Love's Christmas Journey (2011) as Mr. Peters
- Raising Hope (2010) as Doctor Walters
- Crazy Heart (2009) as Manager
- A Gunfighter's Pledge (2008) as Preacher
- Mad Men (2007) as Night Manager
- Hidden Places (2006) as Mr. Jennings
- Close to Home (2005) as Fred Martins
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Boss
- Silent Partner (2005) as Senator Banner
- Boston Legal (2004) as Joe Gordon
- Seabiscuit (2003) as Car Customer
- Assassination Tango (2003) as Whitey
- Without a Trace (2002) as Dick Carver
- Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) as Marty Green / Riot Cop (voice)
- Don't Let Go (2002) as Wes
- The Vampire Hunters Club (2001) as Jonathan White
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as George Anderson
- M.Y.O.B. (2000) as Principal Turk
- The West Wing (1999) as Hartsfield's Landing Registrar of Voters
- Family Law (1999)
- Cult Movies TV (1999) as Self
- Pleasantville (1998) as Police Chief Dan
- Bulworth (1998) as American Politics Director
- Todd McFarlane's Spawn 2 (1998) as Sam Burke
- The Practice (1997) as Crime Analyst Michael Hallbrenner
- Spawn (1997) as Sam Burke (voice)
- Don King: Only in America (1997) as Reporter 3
- The Fumbleheads (1997) as Veteran Cop
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Mr. Green (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Hospital Orderly (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Mr. Green (voice; uncredited)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Mr. Green / EBN Announcer (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Mr. Green / Judge (voice)
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Pete
- Phenomenon (1996) as Pete the Cop
- Journey Beneath the Sea (1996) as Rick (voice)
- Angus (1995) as Coach
- Here Come the Munsters (1995) as Maitre d'
- ER (1994) as Workman
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Man
- Falling Down (1993) as Detective Keene
- Coneheads (1993) as Harv
- Love & War (1992) as Husband
- The Last Boy Scout (1991) as Garage Patrolman
- Talent for the Game (1991) as Ray Coffey
- Dick Tracy (1990) as Pat Patton
- New York Stories (1989) as Jimmy
- Let's Get Harry (1986) as Al King
- The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) as Duck Hunter Bubba
- 10 to Midnight (1983) as Jerry
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Lawyer
- 48 Hrs. (1982) as Vanzant
- Cannery Row (1982) as Eddie
- The Ambush Murders (1982) as Lambert
- Pray TV (1982) as Fats
- The Sound of Murder (1982)
- Brubaker (1980) as Pinky
- Life on the Mississippi (1980)
- Apocalypse Now (1979) as Kilgore's Gunner
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Night Dispatcher
- Ike (1979) as Corporal
- Ike (1979) as Corporal
- Love and Bullets (1979) as Doctor
- The Rose (1979) as Dealer
- The Paper Chase (1978) as Willis Bell
- Uncle Joe Shannon (1978) as Jeels
- Zero to Sixty (1978) as Girlie Bar Bartender
- Night Cries (1978) as Charlie
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) as Radio Telescope Team
- Sunshine Christmas (1977) as Hugh Bob
- Intimate Strangers (1977) as Rusty Fenton
- Three Days of the Condor (1975) as Store Clerk
- Great Performances (1971) as Mr. Ealer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Keane best known for?
James Keane is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Megalopolis (2024), The Rizen: Possession (2019), Rules Don't Apply (2016), Miss Meadows (2014).
When and where was James Keane born?
James Keane was born on September 26, 1952 in Buffalo, New York, USA.
How many credits does James Keane have?
James Keane has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2024.
What is James Keane's background in cinema and television?
Subject: James Keane (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullets). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. [1] TMDB: James Keane, born September 26, 1952. Amer...
James Keane by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The West Wing (1999) as Hartsfield's Landing Registrar of Voters — aged about 46
- Apocalypse Now (1979) as Kilgore's Gunner — aged about 26
- Mad Men (2007) as Night Manager — aged about 54
- Everybody Hates Chris (2005) as Boss — aged about 52
- Family Law (1999) — aged about 46
- Spawn (1997) as Sam Burke (voice) — aged about 44
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