Michael O'Keefe
Biography
Michael O'Keefe is an American actor born on April 24, 1955, in Mount Vernon, New York. He has appeared in various film and television roles. O'Keefe is known for his performances in Caddyshack, The Great Santini, and The Slugger's Wife. He has also had recurring roles in television series, including Roseanne from 1993 to 1995, and in Homeland and Sneaky Pete. As an actor, O'Keefe has accumulated a large number of credits, with 105 known credits to his name. He is a male actor with a content score of 100, indicating a high level of recognition and appreciation for his work.
Career overview
Michael O'Keefe is an American actor. He has appeared in various film and television roles throughout his career. One of his notable film roles is as Danny Noonan in a well-known comedy film. He also played the part of Ben Meechum in a drama film for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In addition to film work, O'Keefe has had recurring roles on television shows.
On the television series Roseanne, O'Keefe played the character Fred from 1993 to 1995. He has also appeared in more recent television series, including Homeland and Sneaky Pete. O'Keefe's acting credits span multiple genres and formats, demonstrating his versatility as a performer. His extensive body of work includes numerous film and television appearances, showcasing his range and experience in the entertainment industry.
Throughout his career, O'Keefe has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with over 100 known credits to his name. His work has been recognized and appreciated by audiences and critics alike, solidifying his position as a respected and accomplished actor in the industry.
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- Your Friends & Neighbors (2025) as Ron Cooper
- The Hunting Party (2025) as Philip Beaumont
- A Break in the Rain (2025) as Jake
- One True Loves (2023) as Colin Blair
- Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022) as Jack Kent Cooke
- Things Heard & Seen (2021) as Travis Laughton
- The Enemy Within (2019) as National Security Advisor
- Inside Game (2019) as Mr. Donaghy
- Instant Family (2018) as Jerry
- Manhunt (2017) as Mr. Brennan
- MacGyver (2016) as Harry McGyver
- Billions (2016) as Eric Scott
- Sneaky Pete (2015) as Detective Winslow
- Eye in the Sky (2015) as Ken Stanitzke
- Showing Up (2014) as Self
- Everything is Forever (2014) as Himself
- The Blacklist (2013) as Mr. Deavers
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) as Director Jack Walters
- Masters of Sex (2013) as Harry Eshelman
- King & Maxwell (2013) as Frank Rigby
- The Wait (2013) as Ben's Dad
- Finding Neighbors (2013) as Sam
- Elementary (2012) as Harris Waylon Greer
- Junction (2012) as Walters
- A Thousand Cuts (2012) as Frank
- Daybreak (2012) as Professor Aaron Wilkins
- Homeland (2011) as John Redmond
- Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) as Hugh Akston
- Too Big to Fail (2011) as Chris Flowers
- Apartment 143 (2011) as Dr. Helzer
- Sarina's Song (2011) as Charles Berkeley
- Chasing 3000 (2010) as Dr. Stuart
- Caddyshack: The Inside Story (2009) as Himself
- Leverage (2008) as Darren Hoffman
- Eleventh Hour (2008) as Philip Gifford
- Frozen River (2008) as Trooper Finnerty
- American Violet (2008) as Calvin Beckett
- Keith (2008) as Alan Ascher
- Burn Notice (2007) as Wallace
- Saving Grace (2007) as Father Lloyd Tierney
- Michael Clayton (2007) as Barry Grissom
- An American Crime (2007) as Reverend Bill Collier
- Boulevard of Broken Dreams (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Cherry Crush (2007) as Detective Griffin
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Wally Wandell
- Vanished (2006) as Bob
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Dr. Stan Howard
- The Closer (2005) as Agent Tim Hecht
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Dr. Calvin Byrd
- Numb3rs (2005) as Reverend Joseph Ezra
- Night Stalker (2005) as Doug Panero
- The Inner Circle (2005) as Jack Scott
- House (2004) as Fletcher Stone
- Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story (2003) as Mike Harris
- The Hot Chick (2002) as Richie
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Michael McShale
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Eli Rush
- The Glass House (2001) as Dave Baker
- The Pledge (2001) as Duane Larsen
- Prancer Returns (2001)
- Herman U.S.A. (2001) as Dennis
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Daniel Easton
- Just One Night (2000) as Wayne
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ronald McCain
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Al Marcosi
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Eugene O'Hanigan
- The West Wing (1999) as Will Sawyer
- Swing Vote (1999)
- Life's Work (1996) as Kevin Hunter
- Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) as Merrida Coxwell
- The People Next Door (1996) as Garrett James
- Edie & Pen (1996) as Ken
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Eddie Wexler
- Nina Takes a Lover (1995) as Journalist
- Three Wishes (1995) as Adult Tom
- Incident at Deception Ridge (1994) as Jack Bolder
- Kangaroo Court (1994)
- Me and Veronica (1993) as Michael
- Middle Ages (1992) as Ron Steffey
- Out of the Rain (1991) as Frank Reade
- Law & Order (1990) as Cally Lonegan / Professor Donald Lonegan
- Law & Order (1990) as Archbishop Keane
- Against the Law (1990)
- Fear (1990) as Jack Hays
- Too Young to Die (1990) as Mike Medwicki
- In the Best Interest of the Child (1990) as Walt Colton
- Bridge to Silence (1989) as Dan
- Roseanne (1988) as Fred
- Unholy Matrimony (1988) as Dr. Cassius William 'Bill' Sander
- Disaster at Silo 7 (1988) as Sgt. Mike Fitzgerald
- Ironweed (1987) as Billy
- The Whoopee Boys (1986) as Jake Bateman
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Art Toomey
- The Slugger's Wife (1985) as Darryl Palmer
- Finders Keepers (1984) as Michael Rangeloff
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Richard Shepard
- Nate and Hayes (1983) as Nathaniel Williamson
- Split Image (1982) as Danny "Joshua" Stetson
- Caddyshack (1980) as Danny Noonan
- A Rumor of War (1980) as Lt. Walter Cohen
- The Great Santini (1979) as Ben Meechum
- Gray Lady Down (1978) as Harris
- The Dark Secret of Harvest Home (1978) as Worthy Pettinger
- The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case (1976) as Terry Long
- Panache (1976) as Horseman
- Friendly Persuasion (1975) as Josh Birdwell
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Corporal Travis
- The Waltons (1972) as Chad Marshall
- After All as Jake