Keith Larsen

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Keith Larsen (June 17, 1924-December 13, 2006) was an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer who starred in three short-lived television series between 1955 and 1961. He was married to actress Vera Miles from 1960-1971. Larsen was born as Keith Eric Burt in Salt Lake City in 1925. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy. After he was demobbed he became involved in stage acting in Santa Monica, California. In 1953, Larsen played the title role of "The Kid" or Ed Reed in the film Son of Belle Starr, in which Reed tries to live an upright life despite the heritage of his two lawless parents, Belle Starr and Jim Reed. In the 1955-1956 television season, Larsen starred in the title role of the 26-week CBS western Brave Eagle, a Cheyenne chief. The program was unusual in that it reflected the Native American viewpoint in the settlement of the American West.