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Harvey Keitel ( / kaɪˈtɛl / ky-TEL; born May 13, 1939) is an American actor known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and "tough guy" characters.
American actor and producer Harvey Keitel was born on May 13, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City, to Miriam (Klein) and Harry Keitel. An Oscar and Golden Globe Award nominee, he has appeared in films such as Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets (1973) and Taxi Driver (1976), Ridley Scott's The Duellists (1977) and Thelma & Louise (1991), Peter Yates ...
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American actor and producer Harvey Keitel was born on May 13, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City, to Miriam (Klein) and Harry Keitel. An Oscar and Golden Globe Award nominee, he has appeared in films such as Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets (1973) and Taxi Driver (1976), Ridley Scott's The Duellists (1977) and Thelma & Louise (1991), Peter Yates ...
- May 13, 1939
Jun 20, 2024 · Harvey Keitel (born May 13, 1939, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American film actor known for his swaggering tough-guy persona and wryly gruff delivery. Keitel served in the U.S. Marine Corps and then studied at the Actors Studio.
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Harvey Keitel (born May 13, 1939) is an American actor known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and "tough guy" characters.
The 20 Best Films of Harvey Keitel. by kobe1413 • Created 9 years ago • Modified 3 years ago. I have listed the twenty best films from the great actor, Harvey Keitel.
Keitel plays tough guys in both films. But not tough guys who lack feeling and fear; his characters are almost always haunted. Remember him in " Mean Streets ," terrified of hell, testing his hand in the flame of a candle. Or as the pimp in " Taxi Driver ," always nervous, in need of a fix.