Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel: Biography in Details

Who is Harvey Keitel?

Harvey Keitel is an American actor and producer and he is best known for his work in the film ‘Taxi Driver’ in 1976, ‘Ulysse’s Gaze’, ‘The Duellists’, ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ and many more.

He has been awarded the Film Excellence Award in 1994.

Harvey Keitel: Net Worth and Salary (2024)

As of 2024, it is estimated that he has a net worth of $50 million in 2024, and his main source of earnings is his professional career.

Harvey Keitel: Birth facts, Family and Childhood

Harvey Keitel was born on May 13, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. His birth sign is Taurus. His father’s name is Harry Keitel and his mother’s name is Miriam Keitel.

They were Jewish emigrants from Romania and Poland. His father used to work as a hat maker and ran a luncheonette whereas his mother was also a working woman.

He grew up with his sister Renne and brother Jerry in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn. His ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish and his nationality is American.

He joined Abraham Lincoln High School and he joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 16.

Harvey Keitel: Professional Life and Career

He auditioned for filmmaker Martin Scorsese after he studied under Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg. Harvey got the role of ‘J.R.’ in the film ‘Who’s That Knocking at My Door.

After that, he worked with Scorsese on many projects. He also got a lead role in Scorsese’s ‘Mean Streets and in ‘Taxi Driver.

Harvey starred in the directional debut of Paul Schrader, Ridley Scott, and James Toback in 1977 and 1978. He was cast as Captain Willard in ‘Apocalypse Now’ in 1979 and he began working on both stage and screen but in the stereotypical role of a thug.

His other remarkable performances are in the movies like ‘Reservoir Dogs’ in 1992, ‘The Piano’ in 1993, ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ in 1996, ‘Little Nicky’, ‘ U-571’, ‘Holy Smoke!’, etc.

Harvey Keitel made his appearance in the Steinlarger Pure commercials in New Zealand in 2007. He has also made his nude appearance in films like ‘Bed Lieutenant’ and ‘The Piano’.

Harvey portrayed the role of Detective Gene Hunt in the drama series ‘Life on Mars’ in 2008 and by the following year, he made a cameo appearance in the Jay-Z video for ‘D.O.A’. He played in the music video for ‘Pretty Hurts by Beyonce in 2013.

Harvey Keitel starred in the indep[endent film ‘A Farewell to Fools in 2013 and He reprised the role of Winston Wolfe from Pulp Fiction for Direct Line as a part of a £40 million television advertising campaign.

Harvey Keitel: Lifetime Achievement and Awards

He was awarded the AFI Award for the category Best Actor in a Lead Role for the movie ‘The Piano’ in 1993, Awards Circuit Community Awards for the category Best Cast Ensemble for ‘Pulp Fiction’ in 1994, the Film Excellence Award in 1994, the COFCA Award for Best Ensemble for the movie ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ in 2014, and many more.

Harvey Keitel: Rumors and Controversies

Harvey has not been involved in any rumors or controversies due to his secretive type of nature. He doesn’t like to open himself in front of the media.

Harvey Keitel: Description of Body Measurements

He has a height of 5 ft. 8 inches and he weighs 68 kg. He has grey hair and dark brown eyes.

Other information regarding his chest, biceps, etc. is under review.

Harvey Keitel: Social Media Profile

He has got around 1k followers on Facebook, and above 1.2k followers on Twitter but there is no information about his Instagram followers.

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