Brian Keith (November 14, 1921 – June 24, 1997) was an American stage, film and television actor.
In it's first season, father-daughter pediatricians, Doctors Sean and Anne Jamison, run a free clinic in Oahu, Hawaii. Starting in the second season, very proper Dr. Austin Chaffee shares office space with Dr. Sean Jamison and finds the easy going manner of the latter difficult to adjust too. Mrs. Gruber, the rich widow who owns the clinic, was added to the series in the second season to develop problems that the Jamison's solved. Written by J.E. McKillop
Son of character actor Robert Keith (I) and stage actress Helena Shipman. He grew up on the road with his parents while they toured in plays. First appeared at age 3 in film Pied Piper Malone (1924) with his father. Began acting in radio programs and on stage before World War II. Joined the Marines and served as a machine gunner. Returned to Broadway stage after the war and branched out into television and film. Worked as an extra in several films before achieving speaking roles and subsequent stardom.
