Biography
James Keach is an American actor, director and producer who has been active in Hollywood since the early 1970s. He is widely recognized for his work on the classic western film The Long Riders (1980) and for his award-winning documentaries. He is the son of actor Stacy Keach and the younger brother of actor Stacy Keach, Jr.
Acted in 50
2010s
- 2011
Perfectly Prudence
Mister
2000s
- 2005
- 2000
Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble
Dr. Huston
1990s
- 1998
The New Swiss Family Robinson
Jack Robinson
- 1993
- 1991
Murder in High Places
Ronald Levering
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Options
Ed Sloan
The Experts
Yuri
- 1987
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
Father Vincent Godfrey Burns
- 1986
- 1985
Stand Alone
Detective Isgrow
Moving Violations
Deputy Halik
- 1984
- 1983
Wishman
Galen Reed
- 1982
Till Death Do Us Part
Movie
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Jeff Tompkins
- 1980
The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
Bondo
1970s
- 1979
Smokey and the Hotwire Gang
Joshua
Hurricane
Sgt. Strang
- 1978
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
Parker
FM
Lt. Reach
Nowhere to Run
McEnerney
- 1977
Kill Me If You Can
Officer #1
The Blue Hotel
Johnnie
- 1976
Six Characters in Search of An Author
The Son
The Quest
TV
- 1975
The Hatfields and the McCoys
Jim McCoy
Miles To Go Before I Sleep
Man In Bar
Dr. Shagetz
Christopher Fuller
- 1974
- 1973
The Deadly Visitor
Virgil
- 1972
Kung Fu
Abe Jones · 1 episode
- 1971
1960s
- 1967
Directed 29
2020s
- 2026
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul
Director
- 2024
Taking Care
Director
- 2020
Linda and the Mockingbirds
Director
2010s
- 2018
Turning Point
Director
- 2017
Augie
Director
- 2014
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me
Director
- 2010
Waiting for Forever
Director
2000s
- 2007
- 2002
Mom's on Strike
Director
- 2001
Submerged
Director
- 2000
Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble
Director
Murder in the Mirror
Director
1990s
- 1999
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The Movie
Director
- 1998
- 1997
The Absolute Truth
Director
- 1995
- 1994
A Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story
Director
- 1993
Praying Mantis
Director
- 1992
Covington Cross
Director
Jack's Place
Director
- 1990
False Identity
Director
Produced 23
2020s
- 2026
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul
Producer
- 2024
Taking Care
Producer
- 2020
Linda and the Mockingbirds
Producer
2010s
- 2019
David Crosby: Remember My Name
Executive Producer
- 2014
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me
Producer
- 2010
Waiting for Forever
Producer
2000s
- 2007
- 2005
- 2001
- 2000
Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble
Executive Producer
Murder in the Mirror
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
A Memory in My Heart
Executive Producer
- 1998
- 1997
The Absolute Truth
Executive Producer
- 1994
A Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story
Executive Producer
- 1993
Praying Mantis
Executive Producer
- 1990
False Identity
Associate Producer
1980s
- 1989
The Experts
Producer
- 1986
A Winner Never Quits
Producer
- 1980
Wrote 3
1980s
- 1989
- 1980
1970s
- 1975
Appearances3
2020s
- 2026
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul
Self
2010s
- 2018
Turning Point
narrator
2000s
- 2006
Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line
Self