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ACTING . Acting . 70 years (deceased) . New York City, New York, USA

Keenan Wynn_

New York City, New York, USA

"Born — Died "

Born New York City, New York, USA
Birthday
70
Lived
50
Credits
Actor
Known For
0.9
Popularity
61 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Stage actor, Character actor, Voice actor, Television actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
2 children: Ned Wynn, Tracy Keenan Wynn
Parents
Ed Wynn, Hilda Keenan
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Irish (Cianán)
Popularity
Tier B -- 34,517 Wikipedia views/month

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Career
Career spanning 61 years (1942-2003)
Notable
102 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (July 27) with Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph →
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 7 films with Van Johnson
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25

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19
Notable
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
85
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Filmography (50)

Evil
Evil
2003 / Film
Film
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
1986 / Film
Film
Prime Risk
Prime Risk
1985 / Film
Film
Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1983 / Film
Film
Wavelength
Wavelength
1983 / Film
Film
Hysterical
Hysterical
1982 / Film
Film
Just Tell Me What You Want
Just Tell Me What You Want
1980 / Film
Film
Hard Knocks
Hard Knocks
1979 / Film
Jed
Sunburn
Sunburn
1979 / Film
Film
Parts: The Clonus Horror
Parts: The Clonus Horror
1979 / Film
Film

AWARDS (1)

B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON

Biography

Francis Xavier Aloysius James Jeremiah Keenan Wynn (July 27, 1916 – October 14, 1986) was an American character actor. His expressive face was his stock-in-trade; and though he rarely carried the lead role, he had prominent billing in most of his film and television roles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Keenan Wynn?
Keenan Wynn was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
Where was Keenan Wynn born?
Keenan Wynn was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Keenan Wynn been in?
Keenan Wynn has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Evil (2003), Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star (1986), Prime Risk (1985), Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1983), Wavelength (1983).
What is Keenan Wynn known for?
Keenan Wynn is primarily known as an actor. Francis Xavier Aloysius James Jeremiah Keenan Wynn (July 27, 1916 – October 14, 1986) was an American character actor. His expressive face was his stock-in-trade;…
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