Larry Keating was an American actor who is best known for his roles in When Worlds Collide, Mister Ed, and The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.
Personal and Family Life
Born on June 13, 1899, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Larry Keating had a diverse and active life. He was married three times, with his spouses including Ruth Elizabeth Evans, Consuelo Blanche Hamer, and Mary Kathleen Rauh. He had two children from his first marriage, which ended in divorce. Keating was also the nephew of heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns.
Career
Keating began his career as an NBC radio announcer in the 1940s and later became known for his television roles. He is remembered for his contribution to the show Mister Ed, where he played Roger Addison. His untimely death came during the show’s third season, immediately impacting its popularity and the cast.
Death and Legacy
Larry Keating passed away on August 26, 1963, in Hollywood, California, due to leukemia. His death shocked both his fellow cast members and the audience of Mister Ed, contributing to the show’s decline in viewership. He continued to work until shortly before his passing, having a lasting influence on the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey Business | 1952-09-03 | G.J. Culverly |
| Boys’ Night Out | 1962-06-21 | Mr. Bingham |
| Inferno | 1953-08-12 | Dave Emory |
| The Eddy Duchin Story | 1956-05-02 | Leo Reisman |
| Three Secrets | 1950-10-20 | Mark Harrison |
| When Worlds Collide | 1951-09-14 | Dr. Cole Hendron |
| I Was a Shoplifter | 1950-05-13 | Harry Dunson |
| Above and Beyond | 1953-01-02 | Maj. Gen. Vernon C. Brent |
| Who Was That Lady? | 1960-04-08 | Parker |
| A Lion Is in the Streets | 1953-09-23 | Robert L. Castleberry IV |
| Gypsy Colt | 1954-04-02 | Wade Y. Gerald |
| The Wayward Bus | 1957-05-27 | Elliott Pritchard |
| Give a Girl a Break | 1953-11-13 | Felix Jordan |
| Stopover Tokyo | 1957-11-28 | High Commissioner |
| The Light Touch | 1951-12-06 | Mr. R. F. Hawkley |
| Bannerline | 1951-10-12 | Stambaugh |
| Follow the Sun | 1951-05-22 | Jay Dexter |
| The Mating Season | 1951-01-12 | George C. Kalinger, Sr. |
| She’s Back on Broadway | 1953-03-14 | Mitchell Parks |
| Something for the Birds | 1952-09-30 | Roy Patterson |
| About Face | 1952-05-23 | Col. Long |
| Too Young to Kiss | 1951-11-22 | Danny Cutler |
| Stella | 1950-07-20 | Gil Wright |
| Carson City | 1952-06-13 | William Sharon |
| The Incredible Mr. Limpet | 1964-03-28 | Admiral P.P. Spewter |
| Daddy Long Legs | 1955-05-05 | Ambassador Alexander Williamson |
| Come Fill the Cup | 1951-10-24 | Julian Cuscaden |
| My Blue Heaven | 1950-09-15 | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Whirlpool | 1950-01-13 | Mr. Simms (uncredited) |
| The Buster Keaton Story | 1957-05-01 | Lawrence “Larry” Winters |
| Dancing in the Dark | 1949-12-02 | Board Member |
| The Best Things in Life Are Free | 1956-09-28 | Winfield Sheehan |
| Francis Goes to the Races | 1951-05-01 | Head Steward |
| Bright Victory | 1951-08-01 | Jess Coe |
| Mister 880 | 1950-09-29 | James F. Lee (Skipper’s Attorney) (uncredited) |
| Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town | 1950-04-01 | Lt. Klein (uncredited) |
| Right Cross | 1950-10-06 | Reporter #2 |
| Tulsa | 1949-04-13 | Bit Part (uncredited) |
| When Willie Comes Marching Home | 1950-02-17 | Gen. G. ‘Larry’ Reeding (uncredited) |
| Mister Ed | 1961-01-05 | Roger Addison |
| The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour | 1957-11-06 | Mr. Watson (uncredited) |
| General Electric Theater | 1953-02-01 | John |
| Vacation Playhouse | 1963-07-22 | Albert Murdock |
| The Bob Cummings Show | 1955-01-02 | Harry Morton |
| The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show | 1950-10-12 | Harry Morton |