His future "Family Affair" (1966) co-star, Kathy Garver, had guest-starred with him twice: on an episode of one of his short-lived series, "Crusader" (1955), and just before his death, she worked with him on the aforementioned "Spider-Man" (1994) cartoon series.
His hobbies included: partying, golfing, swimming, spending time with family, cooking, sailing, horseback riding, reading and painting.
His mother, Helena Shipman, died on October 26, 1983.
His parents were divorced when he was 4.
His parents, Robert Keith and Helen Shipman, were married in 1919.
His third wife Victoria Young co-starred with him on "The Brian Keith Show" (1972), she played a nurse.
His third wife, Victoria Young, was almost 23 years his junior.
His widow Victoria Young guest-starred with him on 2 episodes of "Hardcastle and McCormick" (1983).
Like Brian himself, his stepmother Peg Entwistle also commit suicide. She jumped from the "H" of the famous Hollywood Sign in 1932.
Made a comeback with a successful TV series by the time he was 62.
Of British descent.
Plays the role of a historical president of the United States in both of John Milius's films about Theodore Roosevelt. In The Wind and the Lion (1975) he co-starred as Roosevelt himself. In the prequel, Rough Riders (1997) (TV), he had a bit part as TR's predecessor, William McKinley (at a time when Roosevelt was President McKinley's Assistant Secretary of the Navy).
Remained friends with Daniel Hugh Kelly during and after "Hardcastle and McCormick" (1983).
Remained good friends with Johnny Whitaker and Kathy Garver, during and after "Family Affair" (1966).
Shortly before future "Family Affair" (1966) co-star, Johnny Whitaker, co-starred with him, he appeared in the movie The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966), where Keith was so impressed by Johnny's acting that he invited him to co-star in Keith's new sitcom, the same year.
Son of Robert Keith and Helena Shipman.
Stepson of Peg Entwistle, who was a Broadway actress.
Stepson of Dorothy Tierney.
Suffered an eye injury on the set of "Hardcastle and McCormick" (1983). [1985].
The younger of two children.