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Larry Keating
★ Acting

Larry Keating

1896 – 1963 · Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA · Active 1949–1964

Larry Keating, born in 1912, was a familiar face in the 1940s through the 1960s, often portraying intellectuals and snobs. He appears in When Worlds Collide (1951) as a member of the cast navigating a catastrophic event, and in Whirlpool (1950), where he plays a pivotal role in the psychological drama. His versatility extended to Inferno (1953) and Carson City (1952), where he brought a unique presence to the screen. Keating's work contributes to the rich tapestry of cult cinema, making him a noteworthy figure in the genre.

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When Worlds Collide

When Worlds Collide

1951 ★ 6.3
as Dr. Cole Hendron

When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.

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Filmography

46 credits
1960s 5 credits
1964
The Incredible Mr. Limpet as Admiral P.P. Spewter
Movie ★ 6.2
1963
Vacation Playhouse as Albert Murdock
TV ★ 8.0
1962
Boys' Night Out as Mr. Bingham
Movie ★ 5.9
1961
Mister Ed as Roger Addison
TV ★ 6.8
1960
Movie ★ 6.4
1950s 39 credits
1957
The Wayward Bus as Elliott Pritchard
Movie ★ 5.6
1957
Stopover Tokyo as High Commissioner
Movie ★ 5.7
1957
The Buster Keaton Story as Lawrence "Larry" Winters
Movie ★ 5.2
1957
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour as Mr. Watson (uncredited)
TV ★ 8.7
1956
Movie ★ 6.3
1956
Movie ★ 5.7
1955
Daddy Long Legs as Alexander Williamson
Movie ★ 6.4
1955
The Bob Cummings Show as Harry Morton
TV ★ 6.3
1954
Gypsy Colt as Wade Y. Gerald
Movie ★ 7.3
1954
Studio 57 as Philip
TV ★ 8.0
1953
Inferno as Dave Emory
Movie ★ 6.1
1953
Above and Beyond as Maj. Gen. Vernon C. Brent
Movie ★ 6.2
1953
A Lion Is in the Streets as Robert L. Castleberry IV
Movie ★ 5.4
1953
Give a Girl a Break as Felix Jordan
Movie ★ 5.4
1953
She's Back on Broadway as Mitchell Parks
Movie ★ 6.0
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1952
Monkey Business as GJ Culverly
Movie ★ 6.7
1952
Carson City as William Sharon
Movie ★ 6.2
1952
Something for the Birds as Roy Patterson
Movie ★ 8.5
1952
About Face as Col. Long
Movie ★ 5.0
1951
When Worlds Collide as Dr. Cole Hendron
Movie ★ 6.4
1951
The Light Touch as Mr. R. F. Hawkley
Movie ★ 6.3
1951
Bannerline as Stambaugh
Movie ★ 6.8
1951
Movie ★ 6.6
1951
Follow the Sun as Jay Dexter
Movie ★ 6.3
1951
Bright Victory as Jess Coe
Movie ★ 7.1
1951
The Mating Season as George C. Kalinger, Sr.
Movie ★ 6.6
1951
Too Young to Kiss as Danny Cutler
Movie ★ 5.1
1951
Come Fill the Cup as Julian Cuscaden
Movie ★ 7.0
1950
Three Secrets as Mark Harrison
Movie ★ 6.5
1950
Right Cross as Reporter #2
Movie ★ 7.3
1950
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as Lt. Klein (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1950
I Was a Shoplifter as Harry Dunson
Movie ★ 5.8
1950
Mister 880 as James F. Lee (Skipper's Attorney) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1950
When Willie Comes Marching Home as Gen. G. 'Larry' Reeding (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1950
Stella as Gil Wright
Movie ★ 9.0
1950
My Blue Heaven as Doctor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1950
Whirlpool as Mr. Simms (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1950
TV ★ 7.1
1940s 2 credits
1949
Tulsa as Bit Part (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1949
Dancing in the Dark as Board Member
Movie ★ 6.0