Keenan Wynn

Birth Name:

Francis Xavier Aloysius James Jeremiah Keenan Wynn

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Stunts

Was a member of the Westwood Sertoma service club which advocated for assisting those who suffer from hearing afflictions
Encouraged by his father to enter acting, he appeared in an episode of the original "Playhouse 90․"
The son of a smalltime actress and a vaudeville comic who worked on Broadway
Quote: "I do not consider myself a star․ I'm a craftsman, and I know my craft․"
Frequently portrayed characters who expressed prideful tendencies
Known as a character actor for his ability to portray a wide variety of roles
Introduced Triumph motorcycles to fellow actors Steve McQueen and Lee Marvin
Pushed his father to reenter showbusiness following the man's nervous breakdown
Suffered from chronic ringing in his ears late in life due to his passion for racing, mostly in vehicles that were loud and un-muffled
Was originally cast as Perry White in "Superman," but had to drop out after suffering from exhaustion

1946Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
1946Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
1948Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated

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