Person
Eliott Keener
Acting · 1949–1999 · Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Biography
Eliott Keener (born Harry Keener) was an esteemed American character actor, theater director and educator. He was a cornerstone of the New Orleans, Louisiana cultural scene, where he spent most of his professional life.
Known for
Matlock
Det. Jake Van Owen
Hard Target
Randal Poe
Angel Heart
Sterne
Zandalee
Richard Norvo
Tightrope
Sandoval
Down by Law
Guard #3
Ghosts of Mississippi
Sheriff McMillan
Undercover Blues
The Drunk
Dark Angel
Ace
Back Roads
Willis
Filmography
- 1998Rag and BoneMr. O Fannon
- 1996Ghosts of MississippiSheriff McMillan
- 1996Dark AngelAce
- 1995Body CountCaptain Hendricks
- 1995Jake Lassiter: Justice on the BayouDr. Watkins
- 1995Running WildMatthew
- 1993Undercover BluesThe Drunk
- 1993Hard TargetRandal Poe
- 1991ZandaleeRichard Norvo
- 1990Blue BayouBud
- 1987Uncle Tom's CabinAuctioneer
- 1987A Gathering of Old MenHerman
- 1987Angel HeartSterne
- 1986Down by LawGuard #3
- 1986MatlockDet. Jake Van Owen
- 1984TightropeSandoval
- 1981Back RoadsWillis
- 1977The Life and Assassination of the Kingfish
- 1976The Savage BeesFreighter Boatswain
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