Robert Keith
ActingAbout Robert Keith
Robert Keith (February 10, 1898 – December 22, 1966) was an American stage and film actor who appeared in several dozen films, mostly in the 1950s as a character actor. He is noted for his performance as the weak-willed father in Fourteen Hours (1951), as a tough cop in Guys and Dolls (1955), and his performance in the 1953 film The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando, in which he played the ineffectual sheriff and father of Brando's love interest. Keith also had a starring role in Douglas Sirk's Written on the Wind. He had roles on television, including a role as Richard Kimble's father in The Fugitive and lead roles on episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents ("Ten O'Clock Tiger") and The Twilight Zone ("The Masks"). Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Keith (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Keith reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Robert Keith'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 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Keith remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Somebody Loves Me, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Robert Keith Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Keith's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Keith.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Duel of Champions | Tullio King of Rome | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Posse from Hell | Captain Jeremiah Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cimarron | Sam Pegler | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | They Came to Cordura | Col. Rogers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tempest | Capt. Miranov | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lineup | Julian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | My Man Godfrey | Alexander Bullock | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Men in War | The Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Between Heaven and Hell | Col. Cousins | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Written on the Wind | Jasper Hadley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Ransom! | Police Chief Jim Backett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Guys and Dolls | Lt. Brannigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Love Me or Leave Me | Bernard V. Loomis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Underwater! | Father Cannon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Young at Heart | Gregory Tuttle | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Drum Beat | Bill Satterwhite | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Atomic Attack | Dr. Garson Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Wild One | Sheriff Harry Bleeker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Devil's Canyon | Steve Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Small Town Girl | Judge Gordon Kimbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Battle Circus | Lieutenant Colonel Hillary Whalters | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Somebody Loves Me | Sam Doyle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Just Across the Street | Walter Medford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | I Want You | Thomas Greer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Here Comes the Groom | George Degnan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fourteen Hours | Paul E. Cosick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Woman on the Run | Inspector Martin Ferris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Branded | T. Jefferson Leffingwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Edge of Doom | Mandel | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Reformer and the Redhead | Tim Harveigh | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Foolish Heart | Henry Winters | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Boomerang! | 'Mac' McCreery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Shadow Laughs | George Hackett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Abraham Lincoln | Union Courier (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Robert Keith - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Keith?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Keith is "Somebody Loves Me" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Robert Keith acted in?
Robert Keith has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Keith?
Other notable films include "Fourteen Hours", "Ransom!", and "The Lineup".