Harvey Keitel Bio | Wiki
Harvey Keitel is a popular American actor known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and “tough guy” characters. He first rose to fame during the New Hollywood movement and has held a long-running association alongside director Martin Scorsese, appearing in six of his films since 1967.
Harvey has been nominated for many accolades, such as Academy and Golden Globe nominations for Bugsy (1991), and received an AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Piano (1993). From 1995 until 2017, Harvey was a co-president of the Actors Studio, together with actors Al Pacino and Ellen Burstyn.
Between 2014 and early 2020, Harvey replayed his role of Winston Wolfe from Pulp Fiction as part of a £40 million television advertising campaign for British insurance company Direct Line. In 2021, Harvey received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Newport Beach Film Festival. In 2022, Harvey starred in Steven Brand’s noir thriller Joe Baby with Dichen Lachman, Willa Fitzgerald, and Ron Perlman.
Harvey Keitel Age
Harvey was born on May 13, 1939, in New York City, in the United States. He is 84 years old. Harvey celebrates his birthday on May 13, every year.
Harvey Keitel Height
He is a man of average stature. Harvey stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in ( Approx 1.7m ).
Harvey Keitel Family
He was born in New York City, the youngest child of Jewish immigrants. Harvey’s mother Miriam (née Klein; 1911–1987) was from Romania and his father, Harry Keitel, was from Poland. Harvey’s parents owned and ran a luncheonette, while his father served as a hat maker. He was raised in the Brighton Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, alongside his elder sister, Renee, and elder brother, Jerry.
Harvey Keitel Wife
Harvey is married to his wife Daphna Kastner a film and television actress, screenwriter, and film director. The two married d in Jerusalem, while attending the Haifa International Film Festival, and in October 2001 the couple had their official ceremony at the Manhattan home of Harvey’s friend, Ian Eckersley. Harvey and Daphna Kastner have a son named Roman Keitel.
Before, Harvey was in a long-term relationship with American actress Lorraine Bracco from 1982 until 1993. Their relationship ended acrimoniously and included a prolonged custody battle over their daughter named Stella (born in 1985). Harvey has a son named Hudson Karmazin Keitel from his relationship with Lisa Karmazin.
Harvey Keitel Education
He went to Abraham Lincoln High School. Harvey enlisted in the Marines at the age of 17. Following his discharge, he served as a court stenographer for 10–12 years prior to beginning his acting career.
Harvey Keitel Movies
– Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967) as Soldier
– Brewster McCloud (1970) as The Photographer
– Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974) as Ben
– The Duellists (1977) as Feraud
– Eagle’s Wing (1979) as Henry
– Bad Timing (1980) as Inspector Netusil
– Bugsy (1991) as Mickey Cohen
– Reservoir Dogs (1992) as Larry Dimmick / Mr. White
-Bad Lieutenant (1992) as The Lieutenant
– Pulp Fiction (1994) as Winston “The Wolf” Wolfe
– Little Fockers (2010) as Randy Weir
– Rio, I Love You (2014) as himself
– The Comedian (2016) as Mac Schiltz
– Lies We Tell (2017) as Demi
– The Painted Bird (2019) as Priest
– The Irishman (2019) as Angelo Bruno
– Fatima (2020) as Professor Nichols – Lansky (2021) as Meyer Lansky
Harvey Keitel Apocalypse Now
He was cast as Captain Willard in Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now (1979). Apocalypse Now follows a river journey from South Vietnam into Cambodia undertaken by Captain Willard (Martin Sheen).
Harvey Keitel Bad Lieutenant
He starred as The Lieutenant in the 1992 American neo-noir crime film Bad Lieutenant directed by Abel Ferrara. Bad Lieutenant became screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival.
Harvey Keitel Lorraine Bracco
Harvey was in a long-term relationship with American actress Lorraine Bracco from 1982 until 1993. Their relationship ended acrimoniously and included a prolonged custody battle over their daughter named Stella (born in 1985).
Harvey Keitel Pulp Fiction
He starred as Winston “The Wolf” Wolfe in the 1994 American crime film Pulp Fiction directed by Quentin Tarantino, who conceived it with Roger Avary. Pulp Fiction tells several stories of crime in Los Angeles, California. Its heading refers to the pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels popular during the mid-20th century, known for their graphic violence and punchy dialogue.
Harvey Keitel Net Worth
Harvey gets his wealth from his work as an actor known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and “tough guy” characters. Therefore, Harvey has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Harvey’s estimated net worth is $45 million.
Is Harvey Keitel Married
Yes, Harvey married his wife Daphna Kastner a film and television actress, screenwriter, and film director. The two married d in Jerusalem, while attending the Haifa International Film Festival, and in October 2001 the couple had their official ceremony at the Manhattan home of Harvey’s friend, Ian Eckersley.
How Old Is Harvey Keitel
Harvey is an 84-year-old who was born on May 13, 1939, in New York City, in the United States.
Who Is Harvey Keitel
Harvey is an actor known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and “tough guy” characters. He first rose to fame during the New Hollywood movement and has held a long-running association alongside director Martin Scorsese, appearing in six of his films since 1967.
Harvey Keitel Social Media Account
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