Kevin Geer was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Pelican Brief, The Contender, and the Broadway play A Streetcar Named Desire.
Personal and Family Life
Kevin Geer was born on November 6, 1952, in Reno, Nevada. He spent part of his education at St. Catherine’s Military School in Anaheim, California. Not much is publicly known about his family life.
Career
Geer’s acting career spanned various platforms, including stage, film, and television. He had notable performances in films like American Gangster and Bunker Hill, as well as appearances on popular TV shows such as Oz and Law & Order. His stage work included celebrated roles in London’s West End and Broadway productions.
Death and Legacy
Kevin Geer passed away on January 25, 2017, in Manhattan, New York City, due to a heart attack. His contributions to theater and film are remembered by many fans and colleagues in the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Force of One | 1979-06-01 | Johnson |
| Bunker Hill | 2008-10-17 | McLain |
| American Gangster | 2007-11-02 | Law School Professor |
| 100 Feet | 2008-07-22 | Father Pritchet |
| Sweet Bird of Youth | 1989-10-01 | Tom Junior |
| The Men Who Stare at Goats | 2009-10-17 | CIA Agent |
| The Contender | 2000-10-13 | Congressman Skakle |
| Shelter | 2014-09-12 | Walter |
| The Pelican Brief | 1993-09-17 | K.O. Lewis |
| Rage! | 1980-09-25 | Del |
| Margaret | 2011-09-30 | AIG Detective #2 |
| Roughnecks | 1980-07-15 | Tom McBride |
| A Few Days at Weasel Creek | 1981-10-21 | Calvin Stokes |
| Marilyn: The Untold Story | 1980-11-10 | Jim Dougherty |
| The Tavern | 1999-01-01 | Dave |
| Simple Justice | 1989-12-01 | Det. Ed Warren |
| Elementary | 2012-09-27 | Raymond Carpenter |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 1999-09-20 | Chief Gabriel |
| The Equalizer | 1985-09-18 | Orchid Killer |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Brian Egan |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 2001-09-30 | Detective |
| Alpha House | 2013-04-19 | Normal Chase |