Michael O'Keefe(bornRaymond Peter O'Keefe Jr.;April 24, 1955) is an American actor known for his roles as Danny Noonan inCaddyshack;Ben Meechum inThe Great Santini,for which he received a nomination for theAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor;and Darryl Palmer in theNeil SimonmovieThe Slugger's Wife.He also appeared as Fred on the television sitcomRoseannefrom 1993 to 1995.
Michael O'Keefe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Raymond Peter O'Keefe Jr. April 24, 1955 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 1 |
Early life, family and education
editRaymond Peter O'Keefe Jr. was born inMount Vernon, New York,the oldest of seven children in an Irish American family.[1]He is the son of Stephanie (née Fitzpatrick) and Raymond Peter O'Keefe, who was a law professor atFordham Universityand who also taught atSt. Thomas University.[2][3]O'Keefe was raised inLarchmont, New York.[4]
He graduated fromMamaroneck High School.[5]He attended theAmerican Academy of Dramatic ArtsandNew York University.He holds anMFAin creative writing fromBennington College.[6]
Career
editO'Keefe is known for his role as Danny Noonan in the comedy filmCaddyshack.[7]He received aBest Supporting Actor Oscarnomination for his role as Ben, the oldest son of a Marine aviator inThe Great Santini(1979) starringRobert Duvall,who was also nominated for an Academy Award for the film.[8]He played a Marine in theCBSminiseriesA Rumor of War(1980) as the friend ofBrad Davis' character,Philip Caputo.[9]
O’Keefe played the lead role in the1982filmSplit Imageas a college athlete who is lured into a religious cult by a beautiful girl (Karen Allen).[10]He appeared in theNeil SimonmovieThe Slugger's Wife(1985) as Darryl Palmer, a baseball player for theAtlanta Braveswho enjoys the fame and fringe benefits of bachelor life until he meets rock singer Debby Huston, falls in love, and decides to settle down.
He appeared in the thriller filmThe Glass Houseand starred withTommy Lee Jonesin the1983pirate adventureSavage Islands.O'Keefe appeared withGeorge ClooneyinMichael Clayton.He has appeared twice withJack Nicholson,as his son inIronweedand as the father of a murdered girl inThe Pledge.He appeared in the filmFrozen River.He played the district attorney Calvin Beckett in the filmAmerican Violet.
O'Keefe'sBroadway theatrecredits includeSide Man(1998),[11]Mass Appeal(1981),[12]Fifth of July(1980),[13]andRecklesswithMary-Louise Parker(2004).[14]He starred in the playA Few Good Menin 1992 with a national tour as Lt. Jg. Daniel Kaffee.[15]
O'Keefe's highest-profile television role was as Fred, the husband of Jackie Harris (Laurie Metcalf) on theABCseriesRoseannefrom 1993 to 1995. He played the husband in the seriesLife's Workfrom 1996 to 1997.[16]Additional television credits include the lead role of Simon MacHeath in the short-livedBoston-based seriesAgainst the Law,which aired onFoxduring the 1990–91 season, and the role of Ron Steffey in the 1992 CBS dramaMiddle Ages.[17]
O'Keefe has guest-starred onSaving Grace,The West Wing,Criminal Minds,The Closer,Law & Order,Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,Law & Order: Criminal Intent,House,M*A*S*H,Ghost Whisperer,Brothers and Sisters,Leverage,Blue BloodsandThe Waltons.[18]In 2014, he appeared in a recurring role inHomelandas CIA agent and former interim station chief John Redmond[19]and as Detective Winslow in theAmazon Primeoriginal TV seriesSneaky Pete.[20][21]
Personal life
editO'Keefe was married to rock/blues singerBonnie Raittfrom April 27, 1991, to November 1999, when they divorced.[22][18][23]
O'Keefe married actressEmily Donahoein 2011.[24]O'Keefe and Donahoe have a son.[25]
O'Keefe has been a practicingZen Buddhistsince 1981.[26]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Gray Lady Down | Harris | |
| 1979 | The Great Santini | Ben Meechum | Nominated—Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor |
| 1980 | Caddyshack | Danny Noonan | |
| 1982 | Split Image | Danny "Joshua" Stetson | |
| 1983 | Nate and Hayes | Nathaniel Williamson | |
| 1984 | Finders Keepers | Michael Rangeloff | |
| 1985 | The Slugger's Wife | Darryl Palmer | |
| 1986 | The Whoopee Boys | Jake Bateman | |
| 1987 | Ironweed | Billy Phelan | |
| 1989 | The First Year | ||
| 1989 | Bridge to Silence | Dan | |
| 1990 | Fear | Jack Hays | |
| 1991 | Out of the Rain | Frank Reade | |
| 1993 | Me and Veronica | Michael | |
| 1994 | Kangaroo Court | Short film | |
| Nina Takes a Lover | Journalist | ||
| 1995 | Three Wishes | Adult Tom | |
| 1996 | Edie & Pen | Ken | |
| Ghosts of Mississippi | Merrida Coxwell | ||
| 2000 | Just One Night | Wayne | |
| 2001 | The Pledge | Duane Larsen | |
| Herman U. S. A. | Dennis | ||
| The Glass House | Dave Baker | ||
| Prancer Returns | Mr. James Klock | Direct-to-video | |
| 2002 | The Hot Chick | Richard Spencer | |
| 2003 | The Inner Circle | Jack Scott | |
| Delusion | Magritte | Short film | |
| 2007 | An American Crime | Reverend Bill Collier | |
| Cherry Crush | Detective Griffin | ||
| Michael Clayton | Barry Grissom | ||
| 2008 | Frozen River | State Trooper Finnerty | |
| Keith | Alan Ascher | ||
| Chasing 3000 | Dr. Stuart | ||
| 2009 | American Violet | Calvin Beckett | |
| 2011 | Atlas Shrugged: Part I | Hugh Akston | |
| Too Big to Fail | Chris Flowers | ||
| Apartment 143 | Dr. Helzer | ||
| 2012 | A Thousand Cuts | Frank | |
| 2013 | The Wait | Ben's Dad | |
| Finding Neighbors | Sam | ||
| 2015 | Eye in the Sky | Secretary of State Ken Stanitzke | |
| 2018 | Instant Family | Jerry | |
| 2023 | One True Loves | Colin |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Texas Wheelers | Jeff | Episode: "X-Rated Movie" |
| 1974 | M*A*S*H | Corporal Richard Travis | Episode: "Mad Dogs and Servicemen" |
| 1975 | Lucas Tanner | Brad Patterson | Episode: "A Touch of Bribery" |
| Friendly Persuasion[28] | Josh Birdwell | Television movie | |
| The Blue Knight | N/A | Episode: "Triple Threat" | |
| 1975–1977 | The Waltons | Chad Marshall | 2 episodes |
| 1976 | The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case | Terry Long | Television movie |
| Panache | Horseman | Television movie | |
| 33 Hours in the Life of God[29] | Freddie | Unsold TV pilot | |
| Maude | Lee Harrison | Episode: "The Election" | |
| 1977 | M*A*S*H | Tom | Episode: "War of Nerves" |
| 1978 | The Dark Secret of Harvest Home | Worthy Pettinger | 2 episodes |
| 1980 | A Rumor of War | Lieutenant Walter Cohen | 2 episodes |
| 1985 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Art Toomey | Episode: "The Night Caller" |
| The Hitchhiker | Richard Shepard | Episode: "Man's Best Friend" | |
| 1988 | Unholy Matrimony | Dr. Cassius William "Bill" Sander | Television movie |
| Disaster at Silo 7 | Sergeant Mike Fitzgerald | Television movie | |
| 1989 | Bridge to Silence | Dan | Television movie |
| 1990 | Too Young to Die? | Mike Medwicki | Television movie |
| In the Best Interest of the Child | Walt Colton | Television movie | |
| 1990–1991 | Against the Law | Simon MacHeath | 17 episodes |
| 1992 | Middle Ages | Ron Steffey | 6 episodes |
| 1993–1995 | Roseanne | Fred | 35 episodes |
| 1994 | Incident at Deception Ridge | Jack Bolder | Television movie |
| 1996 | The Outer Limits | Eddie Wexler | Episode: "Beyond the Veil" |
| The People Next Door | Garrett James | Television movie | |
| 1996–1997 | Life's Work | Kevin Hunter | 18 episodes |
| 1999 | Swing Vote | N/A | Television movie |
| 2001 | Law & Order | Cally Lonegan / Professor Donald Lonegan | Episode: "Brother's Keeper" |
| The West Wing | Will Sawyer | Episode: "War Crimes" | |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Father Michael McShale | Episode: "The Faithful" | |
| 2002 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Officer Marcosi | Episode: "Counterfeit" |
| 2003 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Daniel Easton | Episode: "Got Murder?" |
| Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story[30] | Mike Harris | Television movie | |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ronald McCain | Episode: "Outcry" |
| 2005 | Night Stalker | Doug Panero | Episode: "Burning Man" |
| 2006 | House | Fletcher Stone | Episode: "Failure to Communicate" |
| The Closer | Agent Tim Hecht | Episode: "Overkill" | |
| Vanished | Bob Nagel | 3 episodes | |
| 2007 | State of Mind | Petrovsky | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Dr. Eli Rush | Episode: "Seeds" | |
| Saving Grace | Father Lloyd Tierney | Episode: "Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned" | |
| Criminal Minds | Dr. Stanley Howard | Episode: "Scared to Death" | |
| 2008 | Numb3rs | Reverend Joseph Ezra | Episode: "Atomic No. 33" |
| Eleventh Hour | Philip Gifford | Episode: "Resurrection" | |
| 2008–2009 | Brothers & Sisters | Wally Wandell | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | Two Dollar Beer | Dad | Unsold TV pilot |
| Ghost Whisperer | Dr. Byrd | 2 episodes | |
| 2010 | Leverage | Darren Hoffman | 1 episode |
| Outlaw | Dr. Damon | 1 episode | |
| 2011 | Burn Notice | Wallace | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Daybreak | Professor Aaron Wilkins | 1 episode |
| 2013 | How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) | Dr. Skrutz | 1 episode |
| King & Maxwell | FBI Agent Frank Rigby | 10 episodes | |
| 2014 | Royal Pains | Dave | 1 episode |
| Homeland | John Redmond | 8 episodes Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series(2014) | |
| 2015–2016 | Masters of Sex | Harry Eshelman | 6 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Sleepy Hollow | Jack Walters | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Father Eugene O'Hannigan | 2 episodes |
| Elementary | Harris Waylon Greer | 1 episode | |
| Blue Bloods | Lieutenant Tim Harrison | Episode: "Stomping Grounds" | |
| Falling Water | Mr. Jones | 1 episode | |
| 2017 | The Blacklist | Mr. Deavers | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Sneaky Pete | Detective Winslow | 10 episodes |
| 2019 | The Enemy Within | Paul Backus | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty | Jack Kent Cooke | 1 episode |
Awards and nominations
edit- 1981: Nominated, "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" –The Great Santini[31]
- 1987: Nominated, "Best Actor in a Dramatic Series" –The Hitchhiker
- 1981: Nominated, "New Male Star of the Year in a Motion Picture" –The Great Santini
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