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Harvey Keitel Biography

Birth Name:Harvey Keitel

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Istanbul Film Festival
Serves as the co-president of the Actors Studio alongside Al Pacino and Ellen Burstyn
After returning home from his service in the Marine Corps, he landed a few Off-Broadway roles after training at the HB Studio
Quote: "Fear is a marker I need to rise above, otherwise I would drown in my fear of myself․"
Quote: "Real success means involvement - to engage oneself totally in something․ Unless you become involved, you will stay uninvolved․"
Frequently portrays characters who have a deep-seated moral center
Often takes on roles involving characters in intense, emotional situations
Is descended from Jewish immigrants, although he usually portrays Italian Americans in film
Was originally cast as Captain Willard in "Apocalypse Now," but was later replaced by casting favorite Martin Sheen
Worked as a court reporter for 10 years while living in New York City as a struggling actor

Awards

1974NSFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1976NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1976NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1989Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
1992Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1992CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1992DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1992NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1992NYFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1993AFI Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role: winner
1993International Fantasy Film Award-Best Actor: winner
1993Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: winner
1993Sant Jordi-Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero): winner
1993Golden Ciak-Best Actor: winner
1994ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
1995American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
1995Silver Berlin Bear-Special Jury Prize: winner
1996Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1996Chlotrudis Award-Best Actor: nominated
1996David-Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero): winner
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actor - Action: nominated
2008Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2012PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: winner
2012SEFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2013COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2014DFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2014FFCC Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2014PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2014SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2014SEFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2014WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2015COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2015GAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2015Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2016CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble of the Decade: nominated
2020OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2023Best Supporting Actor-Best Supporting Actor - Feature Film: winner