Ian Keith
Acting
Biography
Ian Keith (born Keith Ross; February 27, 1899 – March 26, 1960) was an American actor.
Born: February 24, 1899
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Known For
The Ten Commandments
Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
All This, and Heaven Too
When lovely and virtuous governess Henriette Deluzy comes to educate the children of the debonair Duc de Praslin, a royal subject to King Louis-Philippe and the husband of the volatile and obsessive Duchesse de Praslin, she instantly incurs the wrath of her mistress, who is insanely jealous of anyone who comes near her estranged husband. Though she saves the duchess's little son from a near-death illness and warms herself to all the children, she is nevertheless dismissed by the vengeful duchess. Meanwhile, the attraction between the duke and Henriette continues to grow, eventually leading to tragedy.
The Sea Hawk
Dashing pirate Geoffrey Thorpe plunders Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I and falls in love with Dona Maria, a beautiful Spanish royal he captures.
Nightmare Alley
A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.
The Love of Sunya
A young woman at life's crossroads is granted mystic visions of how her decisions will affect her future life.
Keep 'Em Sailing
An FBI agent goes undercover to investigate the sabotage of American cargo ships.
Five Graves to Cairo
During the 1942 North African campaign, a British straggler passes as a waiter at the hotel commandeered as Erwin Rommel's headquarters. He has thoughts of assassinating Rommel but his cover may provide an even better use.
Queen Christina
Popular monarch Queen Christina of Sweden must choose between love and loyalty to her nation when she unexpectedly falls for a Spanish envoy.
The Three Musketeers
In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become embroiled in the political intrigue surrounding King Louis XIII and his adversaries, particularly the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
The Big Trail
Young scout Breck Coleman leads a wagon train along the dangerous trail to Oregon as he tries to get the affection of the beautiful pioneer Ruth Cameron and plans his revenge on the harsh scoundrels who murdered a friend of his in the past.
Filmography
as Rameses I
as Jacques Scarlet
as Adm. Burns
as Waluska
as Ghost of Hamlet's father in "Hamlet"
as King Henry IV
as Rochefort
as Pete Krumbein
as Vitamin Flintheart
as Doc Peters
as Vitamin Flintheart
as Mr. Raymond, the Hypnotist
as Lincoln Pittridge (uncredited)
as Jerry Easton
as Ormond Murks
as Inspector McGrath
as Lee Landow
as Captain Lussan
as Fancy Charlie
as Maj. Williams
as Dr. Lake
as Professor Moffett
as Oliver McQuestion
as Matt Conway
as Dr. Paul Recknik
as Polini
as J. Boggs-Robinson
as Chief Paj Mab
as Cameo Shelby
as Henry Stevens
as Capt. St. Bride (uncredited)
as Gerard
as Carson
as Capt. Morris
as J. Richard Spencer
as FBI Director Sinclair
as Inspector Thomas
as Army Doctor
as Capt. Hudson
as Peralta
as DeLangle
as Wilton Banks
as Senator Crawford
as Moray
as E. Gordon Smith
as John Crane
as Count de Rochefort
as Crusades Actor (uncredited)
as Saladin
as Martin Chatfield
as Octavian
as Magnus
as Tigellinus
as Robert Lane
as Marquis Max Du Touchais
as Smiley Marsden
as Dr. Gustav von Sonntag
as Baron Belmar
as John Wilkes Booth
as Bill Thorpe
as Rupert Endon
as Steven Ghent
as Light Fingers
as Nicholas Cathy
as Honorable Charles Greville
as Dean Richardson
as Dr. Fontaine
as Shevket
as Smith
as Arthur Graham
as Louis Anthony
as Mario Ambrosio, later Baron Humberto Giordano
as George Arnaud
as Pauli Birbach
as Lars
as Ned Hollister
as Felipe Vargas
as Richard Valyran
as Paul L'Estrange
as Ivan Vianney
as Captain Kavor
as Robert Brandt