Keith Kupferer
Keith Kupferer | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 8, 1965 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Katherine Mallen Kupferer (daughter) |
Keith Kupferer (born March 8, 1965)[1] is an American actor.[2][3] He is known for his work in Chicago theatre and for his supporting roles in film and television.[4][5]
Career
[edit]Keith film credits include Ghostlight (2024), in which he played the lead role of Dan Mueller, Widows (2018), The Dark Knight (2008), Stranger Than Fiction (2006), and Road to Perdition (2002).[6][7]
Keith has worked in Chicago theatre since the mid-1990s. He is a founding member of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble.[3][8] His theatre credits include productions at Steppenwolf Theatre Company such as The Great Leap, The Qualms, Good People, Middletown, and South of Settling.[9][10][11] He has also performed at Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Northlight Theatre, Atlantic Theater Company, and more.[2]
In 2024, The Chicago Tribune named Keith Chicagoan of the Year in Film.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Keith is married to actress Tara Mallen, and their daughter, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, is also an actress.[12]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Road to Perdition | Nitti's Hechman | |
| 2006 | Stranger Than Fiction | Demolition Foreman | |
| Dirty Work | Victor | ||
| 2007 | Fred Claus | Salvation Army Santa | |
| 2008 | The Merry Gentleman | Cop | |
| Meet the Browns | Supervisor | ||
| The Dark Knight | Heckler | ||
| The Express | Small Fry Coach | ||
| 2009 | Public Enemies | Agent Sopsic | |
| October Surprise | Fake Yelburton | Short film | |
| 2011 | The Dilemma | Bank Customer | |
| 2014 | The Secret Santa | Detective Mahoney | |
| 2015 | The Art Police | Detective Schister | |
| Open Tables | Sam Meadows | ||
| 2016 | Resurrecting McGinn(s) | Liam McGinn | |
| 2017 | Surprise Me! | Gregg | |
| Written Off | Bill Dunlap | Short film | |
| Princess Cyd | Cyd's Dad | ||
| 2018 | Not a Stranger | Will | |
| When Jeff Tried to Save the World | Aaron | ||
| Widows | Leadman | ||
| 2020 | Monuments | Grant Martin | |
| 2021 | Our Father | Keith | |
| 2024 | Ghostlight | Dan Mueller | |
| American Schemers | Reed | ||
| 2025 | They Rescue Horses, Don't They? | Ian | Short film |
| 2026 | Night Nurse | Detective Murphy | |
| BRB | TBA | ||
| Via Negativa | Bruno | ||
| Crooks | The Fixer |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nominated | Jeff Award | Supporting Actor In A Play | The Mystery of Love & Sex | [13] |
| 2018 | Won | Performer In A Supporting Role — Play | Cal in Camo | [14] | |
| 2024 | Won | Seattle International Film Festival | Best Performance | Ghostlight | [15] |
| Nominated | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actor | [16] | ||
| Nominated | Gotham Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance | [17] | ||
| Nominated | Seattle Film Critics Society | Best Lead Actor | [18] | ||
| Nominated | Georgia Film Critics Association | Best Actor | [19] | ||
| 2025 | Won | Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture | [20] | |
| Nominated | Film Independent Spirit Awards | Best Lead Performance | [21] | ||
| Nominated | International Cinephile Society | Best Actor | [22] |
References
[edit]- ^ Fagerholm, Matt (June 10, 2024). "This is Our Family: Tara Mallen, Keith Kupferer and Katherine Mallen Kupferer on "Ghostlight"". Cinema Femme. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
- ^ a b "Fusion Entertainment Signs 'Ghostlight' Star Keith Kupferer Ahead of Sundance Premiere". variety.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ a b c "Chicagoan of the Year in Film: Keith Kupferer, headliner at last, thanks to 'Ghostlight'". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Keith Kupferer". goodmantheatre.org. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Mariann Mayberry, Keith Kupferer Among Steppenwolf's Good People, Beginning Previews Sept. 13". playbill.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Keith Kupferer". steppenwolf.org. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Official Trailer for Acclaimed Indie 'Ghostlight' Starring Keith Kupferer". firstshowing.net. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Rivendell Theatre opens its 30th season with a new play about the invisibility of older women". wbez.org. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "The Great Leap". steppenwolf.org. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Approach Steppenwolf's The Qualms without reservations". chicagoreader.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Chicago Theater Review: SOUTH OF SETTLING". stageandcinema.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Meet the Wildly Charming Real Family That Stars in 'Ghostlight'". collider.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Chicago's 2017 Equity Jeff Awards Nominees Announced". theatermania.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Top winners at 2018 Equity Jeff Awards are 'Buddy Holly' and 'View From the Bridge'". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "SIFF 2024 Award Winners". siff.net. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "2024 Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) Winners: 'The Brutalist' is Best Pic; 'Challengers,' 'Nickel Boys' Earn Multiple Awards". awardswatch.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Gotham Awards Nominations: 'Anora' Leads Pack, 'Challengers' & 'Nickel Boys' Among Group Up For Best Feature". deadline.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "2024 Awards". seattlefilmcritics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "2024 Awards". georgiafilmcritics.org. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "IPA Reveals Winners for the 29th Satellite Awards". pressacademy.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "Spirit Awards 2025 Nominations: 'Anora' and 'I Saw the TV Glow' Lead Film Categories, 'Shogun' Rules TV". variety.com. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
- ^ "ICS Nominations". icsfilm.org. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
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