David Keith

Born: 1954-05-08

Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Biography

David Lemuel Keith (born May 8, 1954) is an American actor and director. His breakthrough role was that of aspiring Navy pilot Sid Worley in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), for which he received Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor and New Star of the Year – Actor for his performance.

His other notable roles include Jack Murdock in Daredevil (2003), Det. John Mulcahey in Carrie (2002), Master Chief Tom O'Malley in Behind Enemy Lines (2001), Captain Hartigan in Men of Honor (2000), Maj. Matthew Coonen in U-571 (2000), Boone in The Indian in the Cupboard (1995), Jack Parkman in Major League II (1994), Det. Lt. Loach in The Two Jakes (1990), Elvis Presley in Heartbreak Hotel (1988), and Andrew 'Andy' McGee in Firestarter (1984).

Known For

Daredevil
Men of Honor
An Officer and a Gentleman
The Indian in the Cupboard
Behind Enemy Lines
U-571
Carrie
Brubaker
Firestarter
Major League II

Top Movie Credits

Daredevil Jack Murdock
Men of Honor Captain Hartigan
An Officer and a Gentleman Sid Worley
The Indian in the Cupboard Boone
Behind Enemy Lines Master Chief Tom O'Malley
U-571 Maj. Matthew Coonen
Carrie Det. John Mulchaey
Brubaker Larry Lee Bullen
Firestarter Andrew McGee
Major League II Jack Parkman