George Keymas

George Keymas was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Twilight Zone, Apache Warrior, and Playhouse 90. He had a long career in film and television that started in the early 1950s.

Personal and Family Life

George Keymas was born on November 18, 1925, in Springfield, Ohio. He was of Greek descent and often played “ethnic” characters, frequently portraying American Indians due to his distinctive looks. Keymas was married to Karen A Keymas from 1965 until his passing.

Death and Legacy

George Keymas died on January 17, 2008, in Palm Beach, Florida, from a heart attack. His career spanned several decades, and he is remembered for his significant contributions to both film and television. His roles in various productions continue to be appreciated by classic media enthusiasts.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Bait 1954-02-24 Chuck
Cole Younger, Gunfighter 1958-03-30 Sgt. Price, State Police
Drums of Tahiti 1954-04-23 Angelo
Arizona Raiders 1965-08-01 Montana Smith
The White Squaw 1956-11-01 Yotah
The Storm Rider 1957-03-01 The Apache Kid
Apache Ambush 1955-08-24 Tweedy
Stranger on Horseback 1955-03-22 Bannerman’s Henchman
Santa Fe Passage 1955-05-12 Chief Satank
The Maverick Queen 1956-05-03 Muncie
Kentucky Rifle 1956-07-01 Interpreter
Gunfire at Indian Gap 1957-12-11 Scully
Gunsmoke in Tucson 1958-12-07 Hondo
Lonely Are the Brave 1962-05-24 Deputy
Wyoming Renegades 1954-03-27 George Curry
Beau Geste 1966-09-02
The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War 1973-10-20 Patrol Boat Commander
Walk the Proud Land 1956-09-01 Ponce (uncredited)
Actors and Sin 1952-06-18 Producer
The Raid 1954-08-04 Capt. Dupree (uncredited)
Not One Shall Die 1957-01-01 Border Official
Flame of Calcutta 1953-07-20 Prince Jehan
Winchester ’73 1967-03-14
Utah Blaine 1957-02-01 Rink Witter
The Slowest Gun in the West 1960-05-07 Jud McCory
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration 2019-11-14 Leader (archive footage)
El magnifico extranjero 1966-08-26 Bill Adams
Apache Warrior 1957-07-01 Chato
Siren of Bagdad 1953-05-20 Soradin
The Twilight Zone 1959-10-02 The Leader
Ironside 1967-03-28 Stulka
The Invaders 1967-01-10 Lavin
The Time Tunnel 1966-09-09 Ali
Barbary Coast 1975-09-08 Big Ear
Black Saddle 1959-01-10 Mace
Honey West 1965-09-17 The Killer
Johnny Ringo 1959-10-02 Chaco
Shane 1966-09-10 Steve Danko
Dick Powell’s Zane Grey Theatre 1956-10-05 Blue Buffalo
Law of the Plainsman 1959-10-01 Chato
The French Atlantic Affair 1979-11-15 Nicos
Alfred Hitchcock Presents 1955-10-02 Paul
Behind Closed Doors 1958-10-02 Aman
The Six Million Dollar Man 1974-