About Byron Keith
Lived 1917 – 1996 (aged 78). Byron Keith was an American actor and television actor.
Byron Keith (born Cletus Leo Schwitters; November 17, 1917 – January 19, 1996) was an American actor. He also worked on radio as Clete Lee.
Keith made his film debut in the 1946 Orson Welles thriller The Stranger and appeared mostly in supporting character roles in film and television productions, including Untamed Mistress (1956), The Great Bank Robbery (1969) and Beware! The Blob (1972). He is best known for his recurring part as Gotham City's Mayor Linseed on the 1960s television series Batman. He also had a recurring role as police lieutenant Roy Gilmore in 77 Sunset Strip.
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Who was Byron Keith?
American actor (1917-1996)
When was Byron Keith born?
Byron Keith was born on 17 November 1917 in El Paso.
When did Byron Keith die?
Byron Keith died on 19 January 1996 in Los Angeles.
What was Byron Keith's occupation?
Byron Keith was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was Byron Keith?
Byron Keith was American.
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