Keith Carradine

Keith Ian Carradine (born 8 August 1949) is an American actor, singer and songwriter. He has had success on stage, film, and television.

In 2007 and 2009, he played FBI Special Agent Frank Lundy on the Showtime series DEXTER.

Appearances[]

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Career[]

As a member of the Carradine family, he is part of an acting dynasty that began with his father, John Carradine.

Film

His film credits include roles in The Power of the Dog (2021);The Old Man & the Gun (2018); Ray Meets Helen (2017); A Quiet Passion (2016); Bereave (2015); Terroir (2014); Dakota's Summer (2014); After the Fall (2014); Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013); The Family Tree (2011); Cowboys & Aliens (2011); Peacock (2010); Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (2009); Winter of Frozen Dreams (2009); Lake City (2008); All Hat (2007); Bobby Z (2007); Elvis and Anabelle (2007); The Californians (2005); Our Very Own (2005); Balto III: Wings of Change (2004 (voice); Hair High (2004, voice); The Adventures of Ociee Nash (2003); The Angel Doll (2002); Falcons (2002); Wooly Boys (2001); Cahoots (2001); Out of the Cold (1999); The Hunter's Moon (1999 Video); Standoff (1998); A Thousand Acres (1997); 2 Days in the Valley (1996); Wild Bill (1995); The Tie That Binds (1995); Andre (1994); Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994); CrissCross (1992); The Ballad of the Sad Cafe (1991); Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will? (1990); The Bachelor (1990); Cold Feet (1989); Street of No Return (1989); The Moderns (1988); Backfire (1987); The Inquiry (1987); Trouble in Mind (1985); Blackout (1985); Maria's Lovers (1984); Choose Me (1984); Southern Comfort (1981) The Long Riders (1980); An Almost Perfect Affair (1979); Old Boyfriends (1979); Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978); Pretty Baby (1978); The Duellists (1977); Welcome to L.A.(1976); Lumiere (1976); Nashville (1975); You and Me (1974); Run, Run, Joe! (1974); Thieves Like Us (1974); Antoine and Sebastian (1974); Hex (1973); Idaho Transfer (1973); Emperor of the North (1973); The Pink Garter Gang (1971); A Gunfight (1971); and McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971).

TV Movies

His TV movie credits include roles in The Tin Star (2012); Where There's a Will (2006); Coyote Waits (2003); Monte Walsh (2003); The Outsider (2002); The Diamond of Jeru (2001); Metropolis (2000); Baby (2000); Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble (2000); Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (1999); A Song from the Heart (1999); Sirens (1999); Night Ride Home (1999); Last Stand at Saber River (1997); Keeping the Promise (1997); Special Report: Journey to Mars (1996); Trial by Fire (1995); Is There Life Out There? (1994); In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness (1994); Lincoln (1992, voice); The Will Rogers Follies (1991); Payoff (1991); Judgment (1990); Scorned and Swindled (1984); The Godchild (1974); Man on a String (1972); The Forgotten (1989); Capone Behind Bars (1989); My Father, My Son (1988); Stones for Ibarra (1988); Eye on the Sparrow (1987); Murder Ordained (1987); Half a Lifetime (1986); and A Winner Never Quits (1986).

Shorts

His shorts include Rabbit Ears: Annie Oakley (1992); and Madonna: Material Girl (1985 Music Video).

Television

His TV credits include roles in Fear the Walking Dead; Madam Secretary; The Big Bang Theory; Fargo; Mike Tyson Mysteries (voice); NCIS; Raising Hope; The Following; Missing; Damages; Dollhouse; Crash; Law & Order; Numb3rs; Criminal Minds; American Masters (series documentary, Narrator); Into the West (Mini Series); Complete Savages; Deadwood; Spider-Man (voice). Star Trek: Enterprise; Street Time; Arli$$; Frasier (voice); Outreach; Fast Track; Perversions of Science; Dead Man's Walk (Mini Series); Confessional; The Fall Guy; Chiefs (Mini Series); A Rumor of War (Mini Series); Kung Fu (uncredited); Love, American Style; and Bonanza.

Video Games

2012: Hitman: Absolution (voice)

Personal Life[]

Keith Carradine was born in San Mateo, California. His childhood was difficult. He said that his father drank and his mother “was a manic depressive paranoid schizophrenic catatonic—she had it all.” His parents divorced when he was eight years old, after which he was raised primarily by his maternal grandmother.

Carradine became romantically involved with Shelley Plimpton, who was married at the time. She became pregnant and he didn't meet his daughter until four years later.

Carradine has been twice married. He married Sandra Will in 1982 and Will filed for divorce in 1999. The couple had two children. He is currently married to Hayley DuMond, an actress who has appeared in House Hunting and The Hunter’s Moon. The couple got together in 1997, when they met on the set of The Hunter’s Moon. They were married in 2006. Carradine has three children from former relationships.

Trivia[]

His recording of the song "I'm Easy" reached #17 on the US charts in August, 1976.
After high school, Carradine entertained the thought of becoming a forest ranger.