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Geoffrey Keen (1916–2005)

Actor

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Balding British character player who often portrayed cultured snobs and irate bosses. Made a few appearances as Freddie Gray, Minister of Defence, in the James Bond series. See more trivia »

Born:

Geoffrey Ian Keen
in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Died:

(age 89) in Northwood, Middlesex, England, UK
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1987 The Living Daylights
Minister of Defence
 
1985 A View to a Kill
Minister of Defence
 
1983 Octopussy
Minister of Defence
 
1978-1983 Crown Court (TV series)
Defence Counsel / Judge Mossford
– Personal Credit: Part 1 (1983) … Defence Counsel
– Black and Blue: Part 1 (1978) … Judge Mossford
 
1981 Strangers (TV series)
Sir Dalrymple Walker
– The Flowers of Edinburgh (1981) … Sir Dalrymple Walker
 
1981 Amin: The Rise and Fall
British Ambassador
 
1981 For Your Eyes Only
Minister of Defence
 
1981 Cribb (TV series)
Abraham Bartlett
– The Last Trumpet (1981) … Abraham Bartlett
 
1981 Churchill and the Generals (TV movie)
Sir Charles Wilson
 
1980 Lady Killers (TV series)
Mr. Fulton
– Killing Mice (1980) … Mr. Fulton
 
1979 The Man from S.E.X.
Stockwell
 
1979 Moonraker
Sir Frederick Gray
 
1979 Atom Spies (TV movie)
Lord Chief Justice
 
1979 ITV Playhouse (TV series)
Ellis / Wing Commander
– The Purple Twilight (1979) … Wing Commander/Ellis
 
1978 Return of the Saint (TV series)
Sir Charles Meadley
– The Debt Collectors (1978) … Sir Charles Meadley
 
1977 Holocaust 2000
Gynecologist
 
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me
Sir Frederick Gray
 
1975 The Venturers (TV series)
Gerald Lang
– Dangerous and the Lonely Hearts (1975) … Gerald Lang
– Sentimental Journey (1975) … Gerald Lang
– The Cannibals (1975) … Gerald Lang
– The Leak (1975) … Gerald Lang
– Gentleman's Agreement (1975) … Gerald Lang
See all 10 episodes »
 
1974 Romany Jones (TV series)
Mr. Thornton
– The Dinner (1974) … Mr. Thornton
 
1974 Justice (TV series)
George Maxwell
– Duty of Care (1974) … George Maxwell
 
1974 QB VII (TV mini-series)
Magistrate Griffin
– Part One & Two (1974) … Magistrate Griffin
 
1972 Living Free
Kendall
 
1972 Doomwatch
Sir Henry Leyton
 
1965-1972 Mogul (TV series)
Brian Stead
– Whatever Became of the Year 2000? (1972) … Brian Stead
– We and Them (1971) … Brian Stead
– Tapu (1971) … Brian Stead
– Weekends Are for Taking Off (1971) … Brian Stead
– Pretend It Never Happened (1971) … Brian Stead
See all 128 episodes »
 
1971 The Persuaders! (TV series)
Thaddeus Krane
– That's Me Over There (1971) … Thaddeus Krane
 
1971 Sacco & Vanzetti
Judge Webster Thayer
 
1970 Cromwell
John Pym
 
1970 Taste the Blood of Dracula
William Hargood
 
1970 No. 1 of the Secret Service
Rockwell
 
1968 Thunderbird 6
James Glenn (voice)
 
1967 Berserk
Commissioner Dalby
 
1966 Court Martial (TV series)
Brigadier General Blake
– Achilles' Heel (1966) … Brigadier General Blake
 
1966 The Man in Room 17 (TV series)
Robert Grimes
– Never Fall Down (1966) … Robert Grimes
 
1966 Born Free
Kendall
 
1966 Secret Agent (TV series)
Commissioner Winlow
– Two Birds with One Bullet (1966) … Commissioner Winlow
 
1964-1966 Dixon of Dock Green (TV series)
Det. Supt. Harvey / John Armitage
– Touch and Go (1966) … Det. Supt. Harvey
– Just to Scare 'Em (1966) … Det. Supt. Harvey
– Bullion (1966) … Det. Supt. Harvey
– Routine Check (1966) … Det. Supt. Harvey
– Jigsaw (1964) … John Armitage
 
1965 Doctor Zhivago
Medical Professor
 
1965 The Heroes of Telemark
General Bolt
 
1965 The Flying Swan (TV series)
Sir Donald Fletcher
– Company Property (1965) … Sir Donald Fletcher
 
1957-1965 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
Edward Ashton
– The Gaming Book (1965)
– The Last Flight (1957) … Edward Ashton
 
1964 The Saint (TV series)
Hobart Quennel
– The Saint Steps In (1964) … Hobart Quennel
 
1964 The Hidden Truth (TV series)
Lloyd
– Missing Believed Killed (1964) … Lloyd
 
1964 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Alastair Fox
– The Things Money Can Buy (1964) … Alastair Fox
 
1964 Detective (TV series)
Det. Chief Insp. Alleyn
– Death in Ecstacy (1964) … Det. Chief Insp. Alleyn
 
1955-1964 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Islayev / Mr. Tregorne
– Celebration Dinner (1964) … Mr. Tregorne
– A Month in the Country (1955) … Islayev
 
1964 Sergeant Cork (TV series)
Minister
– The Case of the Amateur Spy (1964) … Minister
 
1962-1963 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
General Pugh
– The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: Part 1 (1963) … General Pugh
– The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: Part 2 (1963) … General Pugh
– The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: Part 3 (1963) … General Pugh
– The Prince and the Pauper: The Pauper King (1962)
 
1963 Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow
General Pugh
 
1963 Zero One (TV series)
Mr. Gates
– Delayed Reaction (1963) … Mr. Gates
 
1963 The Cracksman
Magistrate
 
1963 Torpedo Bay
Hodges
 
1963 Man of the World (TV series)
Count Maximillian Korvin
– The Prince (1963) … Count Maximillian Korvin
 
1963 Invincible Mr. Disraeli (TV movie)
William Gladstone
 
1960-1963 The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (TV series)
Robert Lindley / Torrington
– Return to Sender (1963) … Robert Lindley
– The Malpas Mystery (1960) … Torrington
 
1963 The Mind Benders
Calder
 
1963 Hancock (TV series)
Colonel Beresford
– The Man on the Corner (1963) … Colonel Beresford
 
1963 Z Cars (TV series)
Fred Parker
– The Hitch-Hiker (1963) … Fred Parker
 
1963 Return to Sender
Robert Lindley
 
1962 Flight from Treason
Reggie Corby
 
1962 The Spiral Road
Willem Wattereus
 
1962 Lisa
Commissioner Bartels
 
1961 A Matter of WHO
Foster
 
1961 Roommates
Sir John
 
1961 Spare the Rod
Arthur Gregory
 
1961 The Silent Weapon (short)
Superintendant Carter
 
1961 No Love for Johnnie
The Prime Minister - Reginald Stevens
 
1960 The Angry Silence
Davis
 
1960 The Dover Road Mystery (short)
Superintendant Graham
 
1960 Suspense (TV series)
Leslie Greenslade
– The Tip Off (1960) … Leslie Greenslade
 
1960 Sink the Bismarck!
A.C.N.S.
 
1960 The Four Just Men (TV series)
Count Trontesco
– The Rietti Group (1960) … Count Trontesco
 
1960 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
Man
– The Man Who Could Find Things (1960) … Man
 
1959 Devil's Bait
Joe Frisby
 
1959 The Men from Room 13 (TV series)
Fred Anderson
– The Man Who Sold Romances: Part 2 (1959) … Fred Anderson
– The Man Who Sold Romances: Part 1 (1959) … Fred Anderson
 
1959 The Invisible Man (TV series)
Dr. Steve Stephens
– Flight into Darkness (1959) … Dr. Steve Stephens
 
1959 The Scapegoat
Gaston
 
1959 The Boy and the Bridge
Bridge Master
 
1959 Saturday Playhouse (TV series)
Bennett Hawkins
– Black Chiffon (1959) … Bennett Hawkins
 
1959 Kraft Mystery Theater (TV series)
Supt. Ambrose
– Deadly Record (1959) … Supt. Ambrose
 
1959 Deadly Record
Supt. Ambrose
 
1959 Horrors of the Black Museum
Supt. Graham
 
1959 Web of Evidence
Prison Governor
 
1959 The Return of Peggy Atherton (TV movie)
Mr.Chaliss
 
1958 Nowhere to Go
Inspector Scott
 
1957 The Birthday Present
Colonel Wilson
 
1957 Strange Affection
Headmaster
 
1957 Doctor at Large
Second Examiner
 
1957 She Played with Fire
Michael Abercrombie aka Young Abercrombie
 
1957 The Secret Place
Mr. Haywood
 
1957 Town on Trial
Charles Dixon
 
1956 The Spanish Gardener
Dr. Harvey
 
1956 Zarak
Carruthers (uncredited)
 
1956 Triple Deception
Col. Burleigh, CIA
 
1956 Loser Takes All
Reception Clerk
 
1956 Assignment Foreign Legion (TV series)
Captain Cheminot
– The Stripes of Sergeant Schweiger (1956) … Captain Cheminot
 
1956 Panic in the Parlor
Rev. Mr. Purefoy
 
1956 The Third Key
Chief Superintendant Malcolm
 
1956 Blonde Sinner
Prison Chaplain
 
1956 The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV series)
Blind Beggar
– The Wager (1956) … Blind Beggar
 
1956 The Man Who Never Was
Gen. Nye
 
1956 A Town Like Alice
Solicitor
 
1956 Postmark for Danger
Inspector Colby
 
1955 Storm Over the Nile
Dr. Sutton
 
1955 Doctor at Sea
Hornbeam
 
1955 Passage Home
Ike the bosun
 
1955 Court Martial
President
 
1955 The Glass Tomb
Harry Stanton
 
1954 The Divided Heart
Marks
 
1954 Parliament of Science (TV documentary)
Thomas Henry Huxley
 
1954 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
The Supervisor
– The Awakening (1954) … The Supervisor
 
1954 Doctor in the House
Dean
 
1954 Journey's End (TV movie)
Lt. Osborne
 
1954 High and Dry
Campbell
 
1954 The Black Glove
Maurie Green
 
1953 Meet Mr. Lucifer
Mr. Lucifer (voice)
 
1953 Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue
Killearn
 
1953 Malta Story
British Soldier (uncredited)
 
1953 Turn the Key Softly
Mr. Gregory
 
1953 Genevieve
Policeman
 
1953 The Long Memory
Craig
 
1952 Scotland Yard Inspector
Christopher Hampden
 
1952 Music at Night (TV movie)
David Shiel
 
1952 Angels One Five
Company Sergeant Major
 
1952 The Stranger in Between
Detective Inspector Deakin
 
1950-1952 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV series)
Gower / Gregers Werle / Konstantin Treplyov
– The Wild Duck (1952) … Gregers Werle
– Henry V (I) (1951) … Gower
– The Seagull (1950) … Konstantin Treplyov
 
1952 His Excellency
Morellos
 
1951 Cry, the Beloved Country
Father Vincent
 
1951 High Treason
Morgan Williams
 
1951 Green Grow the Rushes
Spencer Prudhoe
 
1951 Cheer the Brave
Wilson
 
1950 The Clouded Yellow
Police Inspector
 
1950 Seven Days to Noon
Alf
 
1950 Treasure Island
Israel Hands
 
1950 The Master Builder (TV movie)
Ragnar Brovik
 
1950 Chance of a Lifetime
Bolger
 
1949 The Third Man
British Military Policeman (uncredited)
 
1949 Hour of Glory
Pinker
 
1948 It's Hard to Be Good
Sergeant Todd
 
1948 The Fallen Idol
Detective Davis (as Geoffrey Keene)
 
1948 Riders of the New Forest
Mr. Rivers
 
1947 Odd Man Out
Soldier (uncredited)
 
1946 Dangerous Corner (TV movie)
Gordon Whitehouse
 
1943 The New Lot (short)
Corporal (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (1 title)
1984 Movie Memories (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #4.3 (1984) … Himself - Guest
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2006 Escape from Atlantis Storyboard Sequence (video)
Himself/Minister of Defence (voice) (archive sound)
 
2000 Tribute to Desmond Llewelyn (video documentary short)
Minister of Defence (uncredited)
 
1955-1956 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 

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(September 4, 1963) He acted in Terrence Rattigan's play, "Man and Boy," at the Queen's Theatre in London, England with Charles Boyer, Austin Willis, and Jane Downs in the cast. Michael Benthall was director. See more »

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Alternate Names:

Geoffrey Keene

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Trivia:

Balding British character player who often portrayed cultured snobs and irate bosses. Made a few appearances as Freddie Gray, Minister of Defence, in the James Bond series. See more »

Star Sign:

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