Michael O'Keefe

Michael O'Keefe is an actor whose career spans film, television, and stage. He trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and New York University, and later earned an MFA in creative writing from Bennington College, reflecting his commitment to storytelling across multiple mediums.

O'Keefe received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Ben in "The Great Santini," and earned a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year for the same performance. He is widely recognized for his role as Danny Noonan in the comedy film "Caddyshack." O'Keefe has portrayed a range of athletes in films, including a basketball player in "The Great Santini," a golfer in "Caddyshack," a gymnast in "Split Image," and a baseball player in "The Slugger's Wife."

O'Keefe's film credits include appearances in "Michael Clayton" with George Clooney, "Ironweed" and "The Pledge" with Jack Nicholson, and "American Violet." On television, he is known for his role as Fred, the husband of Jackie Harris on the ABC series "Roseanne." He has also appeared in "Homeland" as CIA agent John Redmond and in "Sneaky Pete" as Detective Winslow.

On stage, O'Keefe's Broadway credits include "Side Man," "Mass Appeal," "Fifth of July," and "Reckless" with Mary-Louise Parker. "Side Man" received a Tony Award. He has guest starred on television series such as "Saving Grace," "The West Wing," "Criminal Minds," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "House," "Ghost Whisperer," "Blue Bloods," and "The Waltons."

In addition to acting, O'Keefe is a screenwriter, director, producer, and writer of poems, song lyrics, and short stories. His lyrics have been recorded by artists including Bonnie Raitt, with "Longing in Their Hearts" earning a Grammy Award for Raitt. O'Keefe's career demonstrates versatility across acting, screenwriting, and music, contributing to film, television, theater, and songwriting.