Richard Keith

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Keith Thibodeaux, billed as "Richard Keith" in I Love Lucy (1951) episodes, started playing drums at the age of two in Lafayette, Louisiana. He began touring the United States at the tender age of three and ended up in Hollywood, California auditioning for Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball's popular comedy "I Love Lucy". Along with "I Love Lucy", Keith ... See full bio »

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December 1, 1950 in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

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Known For

The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour Little Ricky Ricardo

(1957-1960)

I Love Lucy Little Ricky Ricardo / Little Ricky

(1956-1957)

The Andy Griffith Show Johnny Paul Jason / Carter French / Johnny Paul

(1962-1966)

Shirley Temple's Storybook Little Bears

(1961)

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Actor (15 credits)

2015 The 700 Club (TV Series)
Keith Thibodeaux

- Episode #1.51 (2015) ... Keith Thibodeaux

2009 C Me Dance
TV Executive #1

1975 A Shadow in the Streets (TV Movie)
Steemson

1962-1966 The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series)
Johnny Paul Jason / Johnny Paul / Carter French

- Look Paw, I'm Dancing (1966) ... Johnny Paul Jason

- Wyatt Earp Rides Again (1966) ... Johnny Paul Jason

- Opie and the Carnival (1965) ... Johnny Paul Jason

- The Family Visit (1964) ... Johnny Paul Jason

- Barney's Physical (1964) ... Johnny Paul Jason

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1966 The Farmer's Daughter (TV Series)
Drummer

- Moe Hill and the Mountains (1966) ... Drummer

1964 The Joey Bishop Show (TV Series)
Benny Harwell / Keith

- Joey the Patient (1964) ... Benny Harwell

- Every Dog Should Have a Boy (1964) ... Keith

1964 The Lucy Show (TV Series)
Little Boy

- Lucy Is a Process Server (1964) ... Little Boy

1963 The Bill Dana Show (TV Series)
Tommy

- Jose, the Astronaut (1963) ... Tommy

1961 Ben Casey (TV Series)

- An Expensive Glass of Water (1961)

1961 Route 66 (TV Series)
Juan

- Trap at Cordova (1961) ... Juan

1961 Shirley Temple's Storybook (TV Series)
Little Bears

- Onawandah (1961) ... Little Bears

1957-1960 The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (TV Series)
Little Ricky Ricardo

- Lucy Meets the Mustache (1960) ... Little Ricky Ricardo

- The Ricardos Go to Japan (1959) ... Little Ricky Ricardo

- Milton Berle Hides at the Ricardos (1959) ... Little Ricky Ricardo

- Lucy's Summer Vacation (1959) ... Little Ricky Ricardo

- Lucy Wants a Career (1959) ... Little Ricky Ricardo

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1958 Colgate Theatre (TV Series)

- The Last Marshal (1958)

1958 The Sheriff of Cochise (TV Series)
Sam Rinard

- Woman Escapes (1958) ... Sam Rinard

1956-1957 I Love Lucy (TV Series)
Little Ricky Ricardo / Little Ricky

- The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue (1957) ... Little Ricky Ricardo (as Little Ricky)

- Lucy Raises Tulips (1957) ... Little Ricky Ricardo (as Little Ricky)

- Country Club Dance (1957) ... Little Ricky Ricardo (as Little Ricky)

- Building a Bar-B-Q (1957) ... Little Ricky Ricardo (as Little Ricky)

- Housewarming (1957) ... Little Ricky Ricardo (as Little Ricky)

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Thanks (1 credit)

2001 I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (TV Special documentary) (special thanks - as Keith Thibodeaux)

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Self (6 credits)

2012 20/20 (TV Series documentary)
Himself - Actor

- Best in TV: The Greatest TV Shows of Our Time (2012) ... Himself - Actor (as Keith Thibodeaux)

1999 E! Mysteries & Scandals (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- Vivian Vance (1999) ... Himself (as Keith Thiboudeaux)

- Desi Arnaz ... Himself (as Keith Thibodeaux)

1994 Marilu (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 22 November 1994 (1994) ... Himself

1971 The Rolling Stones from the Vault: The Marquee Club (Live in 1971) (Video)
Himself

1960 The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #4.27 (1960) ... Himself

1956 I Love Lucy (TV Series)
Little Ricky

- The I Love Lucy Christmas Show (1956) ... Little Ricky (as Keith Thibodeaux)

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Archive footage (1 credit)

2001 I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (TV Special documentary)
Little Ricky (as Keith Thibodeaux)

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(autobiography) "Life after Lucy"

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 1 Article | See more »

Official Sites:

Ballet Magnificat! - Executive Director | David and the Giants - Drummer

Alternate Names:

Richard R. Keith | Little Ricky | Keith Thibodeaux | Keith Thiboudeaux

Height:

5' 7" (1.7 m)

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Trivia:

Briefly attended Saint Jane Frances DeChantel school in North Hollywood, California and Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California. See more »