| Michael O'Keefe |
Name: Michael O'Keefe Occupation: Actor / Model Available For: Product Placements, Personal Appearances, Autograph Signings, Motivational Speaking, Print Advertisements and Commercials, Charity Events, Grand Openings and Promotions, Licensing and Endorsements, Voiceovers Michael O'Keefe is best known for his film role as Danny Noonan in the comedy film Caddyshack. He received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his role as the oldest son of a Marine aviator in The Great Santini, starring Robert Duvall, also nominated for an Academy Award for the film. He played a Marine in 1980 in the miniseries A Rumor of War as the friend of Brad Davis' character, Philip Caputo. He has also appeared in the independent film The Glass House, as well as starring alongside Tommy Lee Jones in the 1983 pirate adventure Nate and Hayes (also known as Savage Islands). More recently O'Keefe appeared opposite George Clooney in "Michael Clayton." He's appeared twice opposite Jack Nicholson, as his son in "Ironweed" and as the father of a murdered girl in "The Pledge." His film, "Frozen River" was in the competition at Sundance in 2008. O'Keefe's Broadway theatre credits include Side Man, Mass Appeal, Fifth of July, and "Reckless" with Mary Louise Parker'. O'Keefe's highest profile television role to date has been his portrayal of Fred, the husband of Roseanne's sister Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) on the ABC series Roseanne. O'Keefe appeared on the show from 1993 to 1996. After leaving the series, O'Keefe played the husband in the series Life's Work, which aired after Roseanne in its final season. Additional television credits include the lead role of Simon MacHeath in the short lived Boston-based series Against the Law and guest appearances on "Saving Grace," "The West Wing," Criminal Minds, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, House MD, and M*A*S*H. |



