Keith Charles (actor)
Introduction '''Keith Charles''' (March 4, 1934 – July 1, 2008) was an American theatre and television actor. His work included Broadway, off-Broadway, and television roles, including recurring parts on eight soap operas. On Broadway, he originated the role of Potemkin in Jones and Schmidt's ''Celebration''. He replaced Len Cariou in ''Applause,'' playing opposite Lauren Bacall and later Anne Baxter and Arlene Dahl. On tour with ''Applause'' he starred with Eleanor Parker. His off-Broadway career began with ''The Fantasticks'', and he later had a featured role in Kurt Vonnegut's ''Happy Birthday Wanda June.'' He starred opposite Holland Taylor in ''Breakfast with Les and Bess'' as Les.He worked on such 1960s and 1970s soap operas as ''As the World Turns'' (Ralph Mitchell, 1977–1979, 1988–1994), ''The Edge of Night'' (Rick Oliver, 1966), ''The Secret Storm'' (Nick Kane, 1968–1970), ''Love of Life'' (Dr. Ted Chandler 1974–1975), ''Search for Tomorrow'', and ''Where the Heart Is'' (Robert Jardin, 1972). He worked on ''The Guiding Light'' in three different roles (Professor Alexander "Alex" McDaniels, 1974–1975, Dr. Frank Nelson, 1980-1981 and Brandon Spaulding, 1984) and was the first actor to play Ted Clayton on ''One Life to Live'', for a year until he was replaced by another actor. His television work also included guest appearances on such nighttime shows as ''Law & Order'', ''Bob Newhart, Mary Tyler Moore, Cannon, Remington Steele, Kate and Allie, and Dallas.'' Charles appeared in films such as ''Key Exchange,'' ''Colorforms'', ''The Royal Tenenbaums'', ''Longtime Companion'' and ''Drop Dead Fred''.Charles died at age 74, in New York City, from lung cancer.
Selected filmography  Year Film Role Notes1985''Key Exchange''Mr. Simon 1989 ''Longtime Companion'' Martin 1991 ''Drop Dead Fred'' Murray 2001 ''The Royal Tenenbaums'' Royal's lawyer 2003 ''Colorforms'' Grandfather
References Demetria Fulton previewed Keith Charles' appearance in Barnaby Jones, playing a character named Marshall Eaton; episode titled "Requiem for a Son"(01/28/1973).
External links ** Keith Charles at the Internet Off-Broadway Database