American actor
Born: May 13, 1939
Harvey Keitel is an American actor known for his intense and versatile performances in a wide range of film roles. He was born on May 13, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York. Keitel’s parents were Jewish immigrants from Poland and Romania. He grew up in a working-class neighborhood and later attended the Actors Studio in New York City.
Keitel began his acting career on stage, appearing in Off-Broadway productions and studying under renowned acting coach Lee Strasberg. In the late 1960s, he transitioned to film, making his debut in Martin Scorsese’s “Who’s That Knocking at My Door” (1967). This marked the beginning of a long and fruitful collaboration between Keitel and Scorsese, who worked together on several critically acclaimed films, including “Mean Streets” (1973) and “Taxi Driver” (1976).
Keitel’s talent and versatility as an actor quickly gained recognition, and he became known for his ability to portray complex and morally ambiguous characters. He continued to deliver memorable performances in films such as “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” (1974), “The Duellists” (1977), and “Fingers” (1978).
In the 1990s, Keitel’s career reached new heights with his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s films. He delivered a captivating performance as Mr. White in “Reservoir Dogs” (1992) and gained further acclaim for his role as Winston “The Wolf” Wolfe in “Pulp Fiction” (1994). Keitel’s work in these films solidified his status as a respected and accomplished actor.
Throughout his career, Keitel has worked with numerous renowned directors, including Ridley Scott, Jane Campion, and Abel Ferrara. He has appeared in a wide range of films across different genres, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Some of his notable films include “The Piano” (1993), “From Dusk Till Dawn” (1996), “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014), and “The Irishman” (2019).
Harvey Keitel has received several accolades for his work, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Bugsy” (1991) and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in “The Piano” (1993). He continues to be an active and respected figure in the film industry, with a career spanning over five decades.
Harvey Keitel ’s 5 most popular quotes
- To create characters, one must build background. And one of the tools we use is improvisation.
- The way I see things, the way I see life, I see it as a struggle. And there’s a great deal of reward I have gained coming to that understanding – that existence is a struggle.
- I believe every day when I wake up and go to bed and during my dreaming time there’s some moment of truth that’s in front of me that will always be in front of me until the end of days.
- My advice to any actor who’s playing, quote, unquote, “extra” to think of it more like Stanislavski did. It’s not a small part. You are the lead in the movie, in your own movie.
- You’re working on being a father, so that is something that when you experience it you’ll understand the profundity of wanting to protect something dear to you.
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