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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
Acting Born Sep 26, 1952 Buffalo, New York, USA 80 credits
80
Total Credits
1971–2024
54 Years Career Span
57
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

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

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Career

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

Megalopolis
The Rizen: Possession
Rules Don't Apply
Miss Meadows
Emit
Harry's LawWater for ElephantsLove's Christmas Journey
Raising Hope
Crazy Heart
A Gunfighter's Pledge
Mad Men
Hidden Places
Close to HomeEverybody Hates ChrisSilent Partner
Boston Legal
SeabiscuitAssassination Tango
Without a TraceHey Arnold! The MovieDon't Let Go
The Vampire Hunters Club
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationM.Y.O.B.
The West WingFamily LawCult Movies TV
PleasantvilleBulworthTodd McFarlane's Spawn 2
The PracticeSpawnDon King: Only in AmericaThe Fumbleheads
Hey Arnold!Hey Arnold!Hey Arnold!Hey Arnold!Hey Arnold!
AngusHere Come the Munsters
ER
Diagnosis: MurderFalling DownConeheads
Love & War
The Last Boy ScoutTalent for the Game
Dick Tracy
New York Stories
Let's Get Harry
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

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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.

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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

80credits
52films
28TV series
1971–2024active years

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