James Keach
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James Keach is one of those actors whose face registers well before the name, cast for weight rather than for glamour. Drama runs through the filmography more than any other genre. A decade and more of screen work sits behind the name. The best-known entry on the list is 'Walk the Line', playing Warden. 'National Lampoon's Vacation' rounds out the recognizable side of the work.
James Keach
18 Movies · 4 Series
James Keach is one of those actors whose face registers well before the name, cast for weight rather than for glamour. Drama runs through the filmography more than any other genre. A decade and more of screen work sits behind the name. The best-known entry on the list is 'Walk the Line', playing Warden. 'National Lampoon's Vacation' rounds out the recognizable side of the work.
Movies
Plays Motorcycle Cop
National Lampoon's Vacation
1983
Producer
Plays Warden
Walk the Line
2005
Plays Wolfe Messer
Cannonball
1976
Writer
Plays Jesse James
The Long Riders
1980
Plays Emil Kroegh
Comes a Horseman
1978
Plays Frank Needham
Wildcats
1986
Plays Gray Maturin
The Razor's Edge
1984
Plays Deputy Halik
Moving Violations
1985
Plays Oliver Andrews
Love Letters
1983
Producer
Plays Yuri
The Experts
1989
Plays Christopher Fuller
Evil Town
1987
Writer
Plays Levon
Slashed Dreams
1975
Plays Detective Isgrow
Stand Alone
1985
Plays Lt. Reach
FM
1978
Plays Ed Sloan
Options
1989
Plays Joshua
Smokey and the Hotwire Gang
1979
Plays Sgt. Strang
Hurricane
1979
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Keach and where are they from?
James Keach is 78 years old, born on December 7, 1947 in Savannah, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of James Keach?
James Keach is best known for roles in Walk the Line, National Lampoon's Vacation, The Long Riders.
How many movies has James Keach been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), James Keach has appeared in 18 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was James Keach's first movie?
The career of James Keach began with The Deadly Visitor (1973).
What is James Keach's most recent movie or series?
James Keach's most recent release is Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul, which premiered on May 15, 2026.
What TV shows has James Keach appeared in?
On television, James Keach has appeared in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Kung Fu, Starsky & Hutch, Kojak.
James Keach
1947-12-07 · Savannah, Georgia, USA
James Keach is an American actor, director and producer who has been active in Hollywood since the early 1970s. He is widely recognized for his work on the classic western film The Long Riders (1980) and for his award-winning documentaries. He is the son of actor Stacy Keach and the younger brother of actor Stacy Keach, Jr.