James Keane

Acting • 1952-09-26 • Buffalo, New York, USA

James Keane (born September 26, 1952) is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing the role of Willis Thomas Bell in the American drama television series The Paper Chase.

Known For

8.0

Hey Arnold!

1996

8.0

Spawn

1997

6.4

7th Heaven

1996

8.3

Apocalypse Now

1979

6.9

Crazy Heart

2009

6.7

48 Hrs.

1982

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Filmography

2024
MegalopolisFilm
Laughing Man
★ 5.1
2019
The Rizen: PossessionFilm
Extra
★ 5.5
2016
Rules Don't ApplyFilm
Tom
★ 5.8
2014
Miss MeadowsFilm
Father Peter
★ 5.9
2013
EmitFilm
Graydon Wofford
2011
Water for ElephantsFilm
Chaplain
★ 6.9
2011
Harry's LawTV
Joshua • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2011
Love's Christmas JourneyFilm
Mr. Peters
★ 6.7
2010
Raising HopeTV
Doctor Walters • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2009
Crazy HeartFilm
Manager
★ 6.9
2009
For Sale by OwnerFilm
Loman
★ 3.4
2008
A Gunfighter's PledgeFilm
Preacher
★ 5.2
2007
Mad MenTV
Night Manager • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2006
Hidden PlacesFilm
Mr. Jennings
★ 7.7
2005
Everybody Hates ChrisTV
Boss • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2005
Close to HomeTV
Fred Martins • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
2005
Silent PartnerFilm
Senator Banner
★ 5.5
2004
Boston LegalTV
Joe Gordon • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2003
SeabiscuitFilm
Car Customer
★ 7.1
2003
Assassination TangoFilm
Whitey
★ 5.5
2002
Without a TraceTV
Dick Carver • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2002
Hey Arnold! The MovieFilm
Marty Green / Riot Cop (voice)
★ 6.5
2002
Don't Let GoFilm
Wes
★ 6.7
2001
The Vampire Hunters ClubFilm
Jonathan White
★ 8.0
2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV
George Anderson • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2000
M.Y.O.B.TV
Principal Turk • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
1999
The West WingTV
Hartsfield's Landing Registrar of Voters • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
1999
Family LawTV
★ 8.1
1999
Cult Movies TVTV
Self • 1 episodes
1998
PleasantvilleFilm
Police Chief Dan
★ 7.3
1998
BulworthFilm
American Politics Director
★ 6.3
1998
Todd McFarlane's Spawn: Season 2Film
Sam Burke
★ 7.8
1997
The PracticeTV
Crime Analyst Michael Hallbrenner • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1997
SpawnTV
Sam Burke (voice) • 18 episodes
★ 8.0
1997
Don King: Only in AmericaFilm
Reporter 3
★ 6.8
1997
The FumbleheadsFilm
Veteran Cop
★ 5.5
1996
Hey Arnold!TV
Hospital Orderly (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1996
Hey Arnold!TV
Mr. Green (voice) • 10 episodes
★ 8.0
1996
Hey Arnold!TV
Mr. Green (voice; uncredited) • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1996
Hey Arnold!TV
Mr. Green / EBN Announcer (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1996
Hey Arnold!TV
Mr. Green / Judge (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1996
7th HeavenTV
Pete • 4 episodes
★ 6.4
1996
PhenomenonFilm
Pete the Cop
★ 6.5
1996
Journey Beneath the SeaFilm
Rick (voice)
★ 10.0
1995
AngusFilm
Coach
★ 6.6
1995
Here Come the MunstersFilm
Maitre d'
★ 5.2
1994
ERTV
Workman • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1993
Diagnosis: MurderTV
Man • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1993
Falling DownFilm
Detective Keene
★ 7.4
1993
ConeheadsFilm
Harv
★ 5.5
1992
Love & WarTV
Husband • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1991
The Last Boy ScoutFilm
Garage Patrolman
★ 6.8
1991
Talent for the GameFilm
Ray Coffey
★ 7.0
1990
Dick TracyFilm
Pat Patton
★ 6.2
1989
New York StoriesFilm
Jimmy
★ 6.2
1989
Mancuso, F.B.I.TV
Morrie • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1986
Let's Get HarryFilm
Al King
★ 6.2
1984
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th DimensionFilm
Duck Hunter Bubba
★ 6.0
1983
10 to MidnightFilm
Jerry
★ 6.2
1982
St. ElsewhereTV
Lawyer • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
1982
48 Hrs.Film
Vanzant
★ 6.7
1982
Cannery RowFilm
Eddie
★ 5.9
1982
The Ambush MurdersFilm
Lambert
★ 8.0
1982
Pray TVFilm
Fats
★ 8.0
1982
The Sound of MurderFilm
1980
BrubakerFilm
Pinky
★ 7.1
1980
Life on the MississippiFilm
★ 9.0
1979
Apocalypse NowFilm
Kilgore's Gunner
★ 8.3
1979
The RoseFilm
Dealer
★ 6.7
1979
Roots: The Next GenerationsTV
Night Dispatcher • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1979
Love and BulletsFilm
Doctor
★ 5.8
1979
IkeTV
Corporal • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1979
IkeFilm
Corporal
★ 6.8
1978
The Paper ChaseTV
Willis Bell • 58 episodes
★ 7.6
1978
Zero to SixtyFilm
Girlie Bar Bartender
★ 4.6
1978
Uncle Joe ShannonFilm
Jeels
★ 6.3
1978
Night CriesFilm
Charlie
★ 6.0
1977
Close Encounters of the Third KindFilm
Radio Telescope Team
★ 7.3
1977
Sunshine ChristmasFilm
Hugh Bob
★ 8.0
1977
Intimate StrangersFilm
Rusty Fenton
★ 5.0
1975
Three Days of the CondorFilm
Store Clerk
★ 7.3
1971
Great PerformancesTV
Mr. Ealer • 1 episodes
★ 6.1