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Stacy Keach, Sr.
★ Acting

Stacy Keach, Sr.

1914 – 2003 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Active 1943–1993

Stacy Keach, Sr. made his mark in the 1970s with a commanding presence in Detroit 9000 (1973), where he plays a pivotal role in the gritty narrative of crime and corruption. His performance captures the essence of the era's exploitation cinema, reflecting the societal tensions of urban America. Known for his versatility, Keach's work in this film contributes to the cult conversation surrounding the intersection of crime and social commentary in cinema. His ability to embody complex characters makes him a noteworthy figure in the realm of cult and grindhouse films.

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Detroit 9000

Detroit 9000

1973 ★ 5.6

Street-smart white detective Danny Bassett (Alex Rocco) teams with educated black detective Sgt. Jesse Williams (Hari Rhodes) to investigate a theft of $400,000 at a fund-raiser for Representative Aubrey Hale Clayton (Rudy Challenger).

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Filmography

73 credits
1990s 6 credits
1993
TV ★ 7.6
1992
Running Mates as Headwaiter
Movie ★ 5.8
1991
Movie ★ 9.0
1991
Movie ★ 6.4
1990
False Identity as Irving Campbell
Movie ★ 5.7
1990
Pretty Woman as Senator Adams
Movie ★ 7.4
1980s 16 credits
1988
Freddy's Nightmares as George Teller
TV ★ 7.2
1987
Movie ★ 6.1
1986
Movie ★ 5.7
1986
Matlock as Judge Sam Carothers
TV ★ 7.1
1986
Teen Wolf as Grandpa Howard (voice)
TV ★ 7.2
1985
The Twilight Zone as Elderly Man (segment "Wong's Lost and Found Emporium")
TV ★ 7.7
1983
Lies as Uncle Charles
Movie ★ 4.9
1983
Beauty and the Beast as Merchant / Sailor / Male Voice (voice)
Movie ★ 6.0
1982
Superstition as Rev. Maier
Movie ★ 6.1
1982
St. Elsewhere as Father Sturm
TV ★ 5.7
1981
Movie ★ 5.1
1981
TV ★ 5.7
1981
TV ★ 6.5
1981
TV ★ 5.3
1980
Movie ★ 9.0
1980
Movie ★ 5.0
1970s 24 credits
1979
Knots Landing as Charlie Flagg
TV ★ 6.9
1979
TV ★ 7.0
1978
Little Mo as Chamber of Commerce President
Movie ★ 7.3
1978
The Pirate as Man at Ball
Movie ★ 4.5
1978
The Clone Master as Admiral Millus
Movie ★ 6.0
1977
Movie ★ 4.6
1977
The November Plan as Jerry Seever
Movie ★ 7.0
1977
TV ★ 7.2
1976
Kingston as Dr. Eberly
Movie ★ 10.0
1976
Movie ★ 9.0
1976
Delvecchio as (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.0
1976
Quincy, M.E. as President C.C.
TV ★ 7.5
1975
The Desperate Miles as Mr. Rhodes
Movie ★ 7.0
1975
TV ★ 6.5
1975
Kate McShane as Judge DiMargo
TV ★ 6.0
1974
The Parallax View as Commission Spokesman #1
Movie ★ 6.8
1974
TV ★ 5.2
1974
TV ★ 7.6
1974
TV ★ 7.6
1973
Movie ★ 5.5
1973
Hawkins as Dr. Wyatt
TV ★ 7.8
1973
Kojak as Mr. Sperry
TV ★ 7.1
1971
Movie ★ 7.0
1971
Vanished as Gov. Wolcott
TV ★ 5.0
1960s 10 credits
1968
Adam-12 as Mr. Barker
TV ★ 7.1
1968
Adam-12 as Tom Holmes
TV ★ 7.1
1967
Johnny Belinda as Dr. Grey
Movie ★ 9.0
1967
TV ★ 6.8
1967
He & She as Jack Moss
TV ★ 5.2
1965
The F.B.I. as Bank Manager
TV ★ 5.6
1965
Get Smart as Carlson
TV ★ 7.9
1964
Hamlet as Marcellus / Player #1
Movie ★ 9.0
1963
Island of Love as Doctor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1961
TV ★ 7.6
1950s 15 credits
1959
The FBI Story as Machine Gun Kelly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1958
Joy Ride as Wechsler
Movie ★ 7.5
1958
TV ★ 7.1
1957
The Big Land as Rebel in Livery Stable
Movie ★ 6.5
1957
Maverick as Sheriff
TV ★ 6.9
1957
Perry Mason as Police Lt. Gibson
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Sugarfoot as Jed Hammer
TV ★ 5.2
1957
Perry Mason as Judge
TV ★ 7.7
1956
The Traffic Problem as Traffic Courtroom Judge
Movie
1956
Procedure in the Traffic Courtroom as Traffic Courtroom Judge
Movie
1956
Court Business Administration as Traffic Courtroom Judge
Movie
1956
Corrective Penalization as Traffic Courtroom Judge
Movie
1955
Cheyenne as Sergeant O'Bannion
TV ★ 6.1
1955
TV ★ 5.2
1952
Cavalcade of America as Warren Andrews
TV ★ 4.6
1940s 2 credits
1949
The Lone Ranger as Frank Crowell
TV ★ 6.8
1943
The Hard Way as First Theatrical Agent in Montage (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4