Keith Carradine

**Keith Ian Carradine** (born August 8, 1949) is an accomplished American actor, known for his versatile roles in various mediums. In the film industry, he's recognized for movies like Robert Altman's *Nashville*, Louis Malle's *Pretty Baby*, and Alan Rudolph's *Choose Me*. He's also known for his television roles such as Wild Bill Hickok on HBO's *Deadwood*, FBI agent Frank Lundy on Showtime's *Dexter*, and U.S. President Conrad Dalton on CBS's *Madam Secretary*. Notably, he's a member of the prominent Carradine family of actors, initiated by his father, John Carradine. Carradine kickstarted his acting career through the original Broadway run of *Hair* (1969). He's also garnered fame on the stage, with a Tony-nominated performance for Best Actor in the Tony Award-winning musical, *The Will Rogers Follies*. Carradine showcased his musical talents with distinctive performances over the years, winning a Golden Globe and an Oscar for Best Original Song, *I'm Easy*, for the movie *Nashville*. Carradine was born in a family deeply integrated into Hollywood; his full brothers, Christopher and Robert Carradine, are both actors. His upbringing was troubled, with his parents divorcing when he was eight; a devastating custody battle led him to primarily be raised by his maternal grandmother. Despite this, Carradine's career flourished from his Broadway debut in *Hair* to his television appearances, winning accolades across his diverse body of work. He's lent his voice to video games and enjoyed a brief singing career. Personal trials marked his life with a difficult custody battle and witness to perjury scandal involving his ex-wife, Sandra Will. Carradine found stability, finally tying the knot with actress Hayley DuMond.