
Harvey Keitel
ActingAbout Harvey Keitel
Harvey Johannes Keitel (born May 13, 1939) is an American actor known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and "tough guy" characters. He rose to prominence during the New Hollywood movement, and has held a long-running association with director Martin Scorsese, starring in six of his films: Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967), Mean Streets (1973), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Taxi Driver (1976), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and The Irishman (2019). Keitel received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination for his portrayal of Mickey Cohen in Bugsy (1991). He won the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Piano (1993). Other films include Blue Collar (1978), Thelma & Louise (1991), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Bad Lieutenant (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994), From Dusk till Dawn (1996), Holy Smoke! (1998), Cop Land (1997), and Youth (2015). He has acted in the Wes Anderson films Moonrise Kingdom (2012), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), and Isle of Dogs (2018). He played FBI Agent Peter Sadusky in both National Treasure (2004), and National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2006) and reprised his role in the Disney+ series National Treasure: Edge of History (2022). From 1995 to 2017, he was a co-president of the Actors Studio, alongside Al Pacino and Ellen Burstyn.
Harvey Keitel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Harvey Keitel reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Harvey Keitel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Harvey Keitel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Martin Scorsese Directs, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Harvey Keitel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harvey Keitel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Harvey Keitel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
Harvey Keitel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harvey Keitel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harvey Keitel is "Martin Scorsese Directs" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Harvey Keitel acted in?
Harvey Keitel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harvey Keitel?
Other notable films include "Pulp Fiction", "Scorsese's GoodFellas", and "Inglourious Basterds".




