David Keir was a Scottish-American actor best known for his roles in films such as Hatter’s Castle, The Captive Heart, and The Ghost Goes West.
Personal and Family Life
David Keir Gracie was born on February 7, 1884, in Dundee, Scotland. He moved to London as a teenager to learn the glove trade but eventually chose a career in acting. Keir adopted his middle name to avoid bringing shame to his family after they disapproved of his theatrical pursuits. He toured internationally, performing in the United States, Africa, India, and China.
Career
Throughout his career, which spanned from the 1930s to the 1950s, David Keir appeared in over 70 films. Most of his roles were minor due to his small stature and advanced age when he started acting. Despite this, he loved his work and continued to perform until the end of his life, including some television roles later in his career.
Death and Legacy
David Keir passed away on October 30, 1971, in London, England. He lived alone in Holborn at the time of his death. His extensive career in film and theater left a mark on the entertainment industry, even though many of his roles were uncredited.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Captive Heart | 1946-04-29 | Mr. McDougall |
| Crimes at the Dark House | 1940-03-01 | Lawyer Mr. Merriman |
| The Demi-Paradise | 1943-11-18 | Jordan |
| Meet Sexton Blake | 1945-02-05 | Charlie Kunn |
| Portrait of Clare | 1950-11-13 | Grosmont |
| The Night Comes Too Soon | 1946-11-30 | The Realtor |
| This Man Is News | 1938-09-16 | Brown |
| Song of Paris | 1952-02-10 | Doctor |
| I’ll Turn to You | 1946-06-17 | Estate Agent |
| Due mogli sono troppe | 1951-09-06 | Professor |
| The Arsenal Stadium Mystery | 1939-11-01 | Dr. Meadow |
| A Window in London | 1940-06-15 | Man Stuffing Cushions |
| Where’s That Fire | 1939-06-29 | Councillor |
| Trunk Crime | 1939-03-27 | Quiney |
| The Ghost of St. Michael’s | 1941-04-01 | Dr. Ritchie |
| The Girl Who Forgot | 1940-02-24 | Drawbridge |
| Smart Alec | 1951-03-01 | Mr. Gruppy |
| Tawny Pipit | 1944-04-28 | Professor |
| Thunder Rock | 1942-12-04 | 1st Magistrate (uncredited) |
| Blue Scar | 1949-04-09 | Walter |
| The Shipbuilders | 1943-12-15 | Jury Foreman |
| The Terror | 1938-05-02 | Doctor |
| The Ghost Goes West | 1935-12-17 | Creditor |
| The Lamp Still Burns | 1943-11-29 | Mr. Purvis (uncredited) |
| Bedelia | 1946-07-08 | Chemist |
| They Met in the Dark | 1943-08-11 | Henry (uncredited) |
| English Without Tears | 1944-07-28 | (uncredited) |
| A Man’s Affair | 1949-01-01 | Curly |
| This England | 1941-07-22 | (uncredited) |
| The Brothers | 1947-05-07 | Postman |
| Pink String and Sealing Wax | 1945-11-22 | |
| The Citadel | 1938-10-29 | Mr. Wickes (uncredited) |
| Tomorrow We Live | 1943-04-05 | Jacquier |
| The Shop at Sly Corner | 1947-03-10 | Gentlemen Customer |
| Two Fathers | 1944-01-19 | |
| The Last Page | 1952-01-25 | Mr Quince |
| A Ghost for Sale | 1952-12-01 | House Agent |
| Five at the George | 1939-03-06 | Merridew |
| The Gambler and the Lady | 1952-12-26 | The Gambler (uncredited) |
| Headline | 1943-11-16 | Train Passenger (uncredited) |