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James Keach
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James Keach

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Born 1947 · Savannah, Georgia, USA · Active 1967–2026

James Keach, born in 1947 in Nashville, is an actor and writer known for his work in exploitation cinema during the 1970s. In Slashed Dreams (1975), he not only acted but also contributed as a writer, blending his creative talents in a uniquely unsettling narrative. His role in Evil Town (1977) further solidified his presence in the genre, where he portrays a character caught in a nightmarish scenario. Keach's involvement in these films adds a distinct flavor to the cult film landscape, showcasing the era's gritty storytelling.

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Smokey and the Hotwire Gang

Smokey and the Hotwire Gang

1979 ★ 3.5
as Joshua

A convoy of truckers try to track down a beautiful woman driving a stolen car. 

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Evil Town (1977) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Evil Town
1977 · ★4.0
Slashed Dreams (1975) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Slashed Dreams
1975 · ★3.3
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Walk the Line (2005)
Walk the Line
2005
National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
National Lampoon's Vacation
1983
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993
JAG (1995)
JAG
1995
The Long Riders (1980)
The Long Riders
1980
Waiting for Forever (2010)
Waiting for Forever
2010

Filmography

114 credits
2020s 1 credit
2026
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul as Self
Movie
2010s 2 credits
2018
Turning Point as narrator
Movie ★ 10.0
2011
Perfectly Prudence as Mister
Movie ★ 4.2
2000s 3 credits
2006
Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line as Self
Movie
2005
Walk the Line as Warden
Movie ★ 7.5
2000
Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble as Dr. Huston
Movie ★ 6.8
1990s 6 credits
1998
The New Swiss Family Robinson as Jack Robinson
Movie ★ 5.2
1993
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman as Brent Currier
TV ★ 7.6
1992
The Dance Goes On as James Smith
Movie ★ 7.0
1992
Vicki! as Self
TV ★ 6.5
1991
Murder in High Places as Ronald Levering
Movie ★ 4.7
1990
Good Cops, Bad Cops
Movie ★ 4.2
1980s 15 credits
1989
The Experts as Yuri
Movie ★ 4.6
1989
Options as Ed Sloan
Movie ★ 3.8
1987
Evil Town● as Christopher Fuller
Movie ★ 3.9
1987
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains as Father Vincent Godfrey Burns
Movie ★ 6.7
1986
Wildcats as Frank Needham
Movie ★ 6.3
1985
Moving Violations as Deputy Halik
Movie ★ 5.4
1985
Stand Alone as Detective Isgrow
Movie ★ 5.4
1984
The Razor's Edge as Gray Maturin
Movie ★ 6.4
1983
National Lampoon's Vacation as Motorcycle Cop
Movie ★ 7.1
1983
Love Letters as Oliver Andrews
Movie ★ 5.6
1983
Wishman as Galen Reed
Movie ★ 4.8
1982
Till Death Do Us Part
Movie ★ 7.2
1982
Thou Shalt Not Kill as Jeff Tompkins
Movie ★ 7.0
1980
The Long Riders as Jesse James
Movie ★ 6.7
1980
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway as Bondo
Movie ★ 8.0
1970s 29 credits
1979
Smokey and the Hotwire Gang● as Joshua
Movie ★ 8.0
1979
Hurricane as Sgt. Strang
Movie ★ 4.8
1979
Like Normal People as Robert Meyers, Jr.
Movie ★ 6.5
1978
Comes a Horseman as Emil Kroegh
Movie ★ 6.1
1978
FM as Lt. Reach
Movie ★ 6.8
1978
Nowhere to Run as McEnerney
Movie ★ 7.0
1978
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen as Parker
Movie ★ 4.0
1977
Kill Me If You Can as Officer #1
Movie
1977
The Blue Hotel as Johnnie
Movie ★ 5.3
1976
Cannonball as Wolfe Messer
Movie ★ 5.6
1976
Six Characters in Search of An Author as The Son
Movie ★ 6.5
1976
Death Play as James
Movie ★ 7.0
1976
Quincy, M.E.
TV ★ 7.5
1976
The Quest
TV ★ 6.4
1976
The Tony Randall Show
TV ★ 6.4
1975
Slashed Dreams● as Levon
Movie ★ 3.7
1975
The Hatfields and the McCoys as Jim McCoy
Movie ★ 9.0
1975
Miles To Go Before I Sleep as Man In Bar
Movie ★ 7.3
1975
Dr. Shagetz as Christopher Fuller
Movie
1975
Starsky & Hutch
TV ★ 7.3
1975
Switch as Dean 'Skip' Crowe
TV ★ 6.7
1975
Joe Forrester
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Police Woman
TV ★ 6.4
1974
The Manhunter
TV ★ 7.0
1973
The Deadly Visitor as Virgil
Movie ★ 6.4
1973
Kojak as Ted Strong
TV ★ 7.1
1972
The Rookies
TV ★ 6.9
1972
Kung Fu as Abe Jones
TV ★ 7.7
1971
Cannon
TV ★ 6.7
1960s 1 credit
1967
Ironside
TV ★ 6.9
Crew Credits
2020s 7 credits
2026
Brothers Under Fire Producer
Movie ★ 5.9
2026
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul Director
Movie
2026
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul Producer
Movie
2024
Taking Care Director
Movie
2024
Taking Care Producer
Movie
2020
Linda and the Mockingbirds Director
Movie
2020
Linda and the Mockingbirds Producer
Movie
2010s 7 credits
2019
David Crosby: Remember My Name Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.0
2018
Turning Point Director
Movie ★ 10.0
2017
Augie Director
Movie ★ 6.0
2014
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me Director
Movie ★ 7.6
2014
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me Producer
Movie ★ 7.6
2010
Waiting for Forever Director
Movie ★ 5.9
2010
Waiting for Forever Producer
Movie ★ 5.9
2000s 13 credits
2006
Blind Dating Director
Movie ★ 6.0
2006
Blind Dating Producer
Movie ★ 6.0
2005
Walk the Line Producer
Movie ★ 7.5
2002
Mom's on Strike Director
Movie ★ 7.5
2001
Submerged Director
Movie ★ 5.6
2001
Blackout Executive Producer
Movie ★ 4.3
2001
Blackout Director
Movie ★ 4.3
2001
Camouflage Director
Movie ★ 4.4
2000
Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble Director
Movie ★ 6.8
2000
Murder in the Mirror Director
Movie ★ 7.0
2000
Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.8
2000
Murder in the Mirror Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.0
2000
The District Director
TV ★ 6.8
1990s 18 credits
1999
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The Movie Director
Movie ★ 8.2
1999
A Memory in My Heart Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.0
1998
A Marriage of Convenience Director
Movie ★ 5.8
1998
A Marriage of Convenience Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.8
1997
The Absolute Truth Executive Producer
Movie ★ 4.5
1997
The Absolute Truth Director
Movie ★ 4.5
1995
The Stars Fell on Henrietta Director
Movie ★ 6.2
1995
JAG Director
TV ★ 7.3
1994
A Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story Director
Movie ★ 9.0
1994
A Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story Executive Producer
Movie ★ 9.0
1993
Praying Mantis Director
Movie ★ 5.6
1993
Praying Mantis Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.6
1993
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Director
TV ★ 7.6
1992
Sunstroke Director
Movie ★ 3.0
1992
Covington Cross Director
TV ★ 7.0
1992
Jack's Place Director
TV ★ 8.0
1990
False Identity Associate Producer
Movie ★ 5.7
1990
False Identity Director
Movie ★ 5.7
1980s 9 credits
1989
The Forgotten Producer
Movie ★ 5.8
1989
The Forgotten Director
Movie ★ 5.8
1989
The Experts Producer
Movie ★ 4.6
1989
The Forgotten Writer
Movie ★ 5.8
1989
The Young Riders Director
TV ★ 7.4
1986
A Winner Never Quits Producer
Movie ★ 7.0
1986
Armed and Dangerous Producer
Movie ★ 5.7
1980
The Long Riders Writer
Movie ★ 6.7
1980
The Long Riders Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.7
1970s 1 credit
1975
Slashed Dreams● Writer
Movie ★ 3.7
s 2 credits
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Untitled Linda Ronstadt Biopic Producer
Movie
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Untitled Linda Ronstadt Biopic Screenplay
Movie