Keith Kupferer (born March 16, 1965) is an American actor. He is known for his work in Chicago theatre and for his supporting roles in film and television.
Career 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).
Keith has worked in Chicago theatre since the mid-1990s. He is a founding member of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. His theatre credits include productions at Steppenwolf Theatre Company such as The Great Leap, The Qualms, Good People, Middletown, and South of Settling. He has also performed at Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Northlight Theatre, Atlantic Theater Company, and more.
In 2024, The Chicago Tribune named Keith Chicagoan of the Year in Film.
Personal life Keith is married to actress Tara Mallen, and their daughter, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, is also an actress.
Filmography Film
Year Title Role Notes 2002 Road to Perdition Nitti's Henchman 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 Via Negativa Bruno Crooks The Fixer
Awards and nominations YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.2017 NominatedJeff AwardSupporting Actor In A PlayThe Mystery of Love & Sex2018 WonPerformer In A Supporting Role — PlayCal in Camo2024 WonSeattle International Film FestivalBest PerformanceGhostlight NominatedChicago Film Critics Association AwardsBest Actor NominatedGotham AwardsOutstanding Lead Performance NominatedSeattle Film Critics SocietyBest Lead Actor NominatedGeorgia Film Critics AssociationBest Actor2025 WonSatellite AwardsBest Actor in a Motion Picture NominatedFilm Independent Spirit AwardsBest Lead Performance NominatedInternational Cinephile SocietyBest Actor
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