The Carradine family’s got acting in their blood, no kidding. Keith Carradine, born in 1949 in San Mateo, California, pretty much grew up with Hollywood in his veins. His dad, John Carradine, was a legend by the time Keith was toddling around, and his older brother David blazed the trail. Keith tried out college in Colorado, but that didn’t last—he split after a semester to chase the spotlight. He wound up on Broadway in “Hair,” sticking around as Claude for ages, then hit the stage with his old man in “Tobacco Road.” Film came calling soon after. He snagged a role in “A Gunfight” (1971), which got Robert Altman’s attention. Altman kept him busy—Keith showed up in “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” and later scored big in “Nashville,” not just acting but snagging an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his song “I’m Easy.” The guy’s a legit triple threat. He showed up in a string of wild roles—fighting duels in Ridley Scott’s “The Duellists,” stirring up controversy in “Pretty Baby,” and playing outlaw brothers alongside his real brothers in "The Long Riders." TV wasn’t left out—he popped up in “Kung Fu,” “Deadwood,” and a bunch of miniseries, even nabbing Emmy nods along the way. Stage work followed, with big wins and strong reviews. Sure, critics couldn’t always agree—some loved his laid-back style, some wanted more fireworks—but he just kept going, showing up everywhere, and doing it his way.
refrencennAwards. People make such a big deal about them, but honestly, most actors will say they don’t care—until that shiny statue has their name on it, and suddenly, it’s the most important thing in the world. That’s just how it goes, right? There’s this weird mix of pretending not to care while secretly rehearsing your acceptance speech in the shower. Everyone’s got an ego, even if they try to play it cool. You show up, smile for the cameras, say you’re happy just to be nominated, and then cross your fingers like mad behind your back. Because let’s be real, nobody hates winning. Maybe you even practice your “surprised” face just in case. At the end of the day, those trophies might not define you, but they sure look good on the shelf, don’t they?
August 8, 1949
6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
San Mateo, California, USA
Yes, Cade Carradine
John Carradine and Surekha
75 years old