Tom Keene

Tom Keene was an American actor who is best known for his roles in films such as The Godless Girl, Pardon My Gun, and Plan 9 from Outer Space.

Personal and Family Life

Tom Keene, born George Duryea on December 30, 1896, in Rochester, New York, had a complex personal life. He was first married to actress Grace Stafford from 1919 until their divorce in 1940. He later married Florence Ramsey, who was with him until his death in 1963.

Career Overview

Keene started his career in the late 1920s, making a name for himself in silent films and early talkies. He shifted to Westerns in the 1930s and became known for his roles as cowboy heroes in “Poverty Row” films. However, over time his film career declined, and he transitioned into different character names, including Richard Powers, and sought roles beyond Westerns.

Death and Legacy

Tom Keene passed away on August 4, 1963, due to cancer in Woodland Hills, California. He left behind a legacy of over a hundred film and television appearances, solidifying his place in the history of Western cinema.

Filmography


Title Release Date Character
Plan 9 from Outer Space 1959-07-22 Col. Tom Edwards
Crossfire 1947-08-15 Detective
Home Town Story 1951-05-18 Abbott (uncredited)
Berlin Express 1948-05-01 Major
Blood on the Moon 1948-11-11 Ted Elser
Dangerous Intruder 1945-08-21 Curtis
The Port of 40 Thieves 1944-08-13 Scott Barton
Lights of Old Santa Fe 1944-11-06 Frank Madden
San Quentin 1946-12-16 Hal Schaeffer
The Godless Girl 1928-08-20 Bob Hathaway