Barry Keegan
ActingAbout Barry Keegan
Barry Keegan was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Keegan began his acting career appearing in various films, such as the Stewart Granger adaptation "Footsteps in the Fog" (1955), "Satellite in the Sky" (1956) and the James Stewart suspenseful adaptation "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (1956). He also appeared in the thriller "The Safecracker" (1958) with Ray Milland. He kept working in film throughout the fifties and the sixties, starring in "Gideon's Day" (1959) with Jack Hawkins, "Moment of Danger" (1960) with Trevor Howard and "Gorgo" (1961). He also appeared in "King of Kings" (1961). Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in the dramatic adaptation "Billy Budd" (1962) with Terence Stamp, the adaptation "In Search of the Castaways" (1962) with Maurice Chevalier and the Peter Sellers comedy "The Wrong Arm of the Law" (1962). He also appeared in "A Walk With Love and Death" (1969) with Anjelica Huston. Keegan more recently acted in "Flight of the Doves" (1971).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barry Keegan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 32 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Barry Keegan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 41% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barry Keegan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Man Who Knew Too Much, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Barry Keegan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barry Keegan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barry Keegan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | The MacKintosh Man | Pub Customer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Thrills Galore | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Frenzy | Hospital Patient (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Ireland, Mother Ireland | Fitzpatrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Flight of the Doves | Powder | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | A Walk with Love and Death | Peasant Leader | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Gold is Where You Find It | Steve Lenihan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The July Plot | SS General Count von Helidorf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Wrong Arm of the Law | Alf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Barber of Stamford Hill | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | A Prize of Arms | Supt. Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | In Search of the Castaways | Irish claimant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Billy Budd | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Flat Two | Charles Berry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | King of Kings | Bad Thief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Danger! Men Working | Scanling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Hand in Hand | Mr. O'Malley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Gorgo | Mate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Payroll | Bert Langridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | In the Nick | Screw Jenkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Wrong Number | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Gideon's Day | Riley | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Black Ice | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Naked Truth | 2nd Irishman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Birthday Present | Junior Reception Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Film That Never Was | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Satellite in the Sky | Lefty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Jacqueline | Bob Quinton | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Long Arm | Detective Constable in Hospital Ward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Patterson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Footsteps in the Fog | Constable Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Above Us the Waves | Sailor on Towing Sub (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Barry Keegan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barry Keegan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Keegan is "The Man Who Knew Too Much" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Barry Keegan acted in?
Barry Keegan has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barry Keegan?
Other notable films include "Billy Budd", "King of Kings", and "Hand in Hand".




