Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel is an iconic American actor known for his intense and rugged screen presence. Born on May 13, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, Keitel began his acting career in the 1960s and became a frequent collaborator with renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino. Keitel's breakthrough role came in Scorsese's "Mean Streets" (1973), in which he starred alongside Robert De Niro. He continued to work with Scorsese in "Taxi Driver" (1976) and "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988). Keitel's collaboration with Tarantino further solidified his place in film history, with standout performances in "Reservoir Dogs" (1992) and "Pulp Fiction" (1994). Other notable films in his career include "Bugsy" (1991), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and "The Piano" (1993), which earned him a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Keitel's diverse body of work spans genres and decades, making him a revered figure in the industry.