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| birth_name = Philip Anthony McKeon |
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| death_date = {{Death date and age|2019|12|10|1964|11|11}} |
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| death_place = [[Wimberley, Texas]], U.S. |
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| occupation = {{Hlist | Actor| print model | radio personality }} |
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| years_active = 1966–2000 |
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| relatives = [[Nancy McKeon]] (sister) |
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'''Philip McKeon''' (born November 11, 1964) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]]. He is known for playing the role of [[Tommy Hyatt]], the son of the title character, in the long-running [[sitcom]] ''[[Alice (TV series)|Alice]]'', from 1976 to 1985. |
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'''Philip Anthony McKeon''' (November 11, 1964 – December 10, 2019) was an American child actor and radio personality, best known for his role as Tommy Hyatt, the son of the title character on the television [[sitcom]] ''[[Alice (American TV series)|Alice]]'' from 1976 to 1985.<ref name=P>{{cite magazine| magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]| url=https://people.com/archive/move-over-mcnichols-tvs-hottest-brother-and-sis-are-philip-and-nancy-mckeon-vol-17-no-6/| title=Move Over, McNichols! TV's Hottest Brother and Sis Are Philip and Nancy Mckeon| last=Gritten| first=David| date=February 15, 1982| access-date=October 28, 2019}}</ref> |
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McKeon was born in [[Westbury, New York]], the son of Barbara and Donald McKeon, a travel agent.<ref>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/59/Nancy-McKeon.html Nancy McKeon Biography (1966?-)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> His younger sister is ''[[The Facts of Life (TV series)|Facts of Life]]'' actress [[Nancy McKeon]]. McKeon's professional career began when he was 4. His younger brother is [[Doug McKeon]], who starred with Katherine Hepburn and Henry and Jane Fonda in ''[[On Golden Pond]]''. His parents took him and Nancy, then aged 2, to a nearby modeling audition and he began his career as a child model appearing in magazines, newspapers, and television commercials. Over the next several years, he landed numerous modeling stints, followed by several parts on stage and in films. [[Linda Lavin]], who played Alice, first saw Philip at a [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] performance and thought he was bright and talented and recommended him for the part of Tommy. |
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==Early life and family== |
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McKeon was born in [[Westbury, New York]],<ref name="Putt">{{cite book| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=v2yuDwAAQBAJ&q=%22Philip+McKeon%22+-wikipedia&pg=PT84|title=Alice: Life Behind the Counter in Mel's Greasy Spoon (A Guide to the Feature Film, the TV Series, and More)| first=Barry M. Jr.| last=Putt| publisher=BearManor Media| location=[[Albany, Georgia]]| year=2019| isbn=978-1629334264}}</ref> the son of Barbara and Donald McKeon, a travel agent.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.filmreference.com/film/59/Nancy-McKeon.html| website= filmreference.com| title=Nancy McKeon Biography}}</ref> His younger sister is actress [[Nancy McKeon]] (''[[The Facts of Life (TV series)|''The Facts of Life'']]'').<ref name=P/> They are not related to actor [[Doug McKeon]]. |
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McKeon's professional career began when he was 4 years old as a print model.<ref name= "Putt"/> His parents took him and Nancy, then age 2, to a nearby modeling audition, and he began his career as a child model, appearing in magazines, newspapers, and television commercials. Over the next several years, he received numerous modeling jobs, followed by several parts on stage and in films. McKeon played baseball with [[Benoit Benjamin]] in 1975 in [[Little League Baseball]] in [[Williamsport, Pennsylvania]].{{sfn|Benjamin|2012|pages=68–69}} |
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==Career== |
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McKeon's big break came when [[Linda Lavin]] saw him in a Broadway performance of ''Medea and Jason'' (1974), thought he was bright and talented, and recommended him for the part of Tommy on ''[[Alice (American TV series)|Alice]]'', replacing child actor [[Alfred Lutter]], who appeared in the pilot after playing Tommy in the Scorsese film opposite Ellen Burstyn.<ref name="Putt"/><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/alice-child-star-philip-mckeon-dies-55-n1099501| title='Alice' child star Philip McKeon dies at 55| first=Will| last=Thorne| work=[[NBC News]]| location=[[New York City]]| date=December 10, 2019| agency=Variety| access-date=December 13, 2019}}</ref> ''Alice'' was the [[television adaptation]] of the [[Academy Award]]–winning performance by [[Ellen Burstyn]] in the film ''[[Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore]]'' (1974), [[Film director|directed]] by [[Martin Scorsese]] with its [[screenplay]] by [[Robert Getchell]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robert-getchell-dead-alice-doesnt-live-anymore-screenwriter-was-81-1053983| title=Robert Getchell, 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' Screenwriter, Dies at 81| first=Mike| last=Barnes| work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]| date=November 6, 2017| access-date=December 13, 2019}}</ref>{{sfn|Newcomb|1997|pages=55–56}} |
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⚫ | After ''Alice'' ended in 1985, McKeon continued to make periodic acting appearances, including ''Sandman'' (1993) and ''Ghoulies IV'' (1994). He also produced or directed films such as ''[[Teresa's Tattoo]]'' (1994), which starred his sister [[Nancy McKeon|Nancy]], ''Murder in the First'' (1995), and ''The Young Unknowns'' (2000). |
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After 2000, McKeon worked in radio, first in the news department at [[KFWB]] AM 980 in [[Los Angeles]] and then as co-host of morning radio show ''The Breakfast Taco'' on [[KWVH-LP]] 94.1FM in [[Wimberley, Texas]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/10/entertainment/philip-mckeon-dies-trnd/index.html| title=Philip McKeon, former child actor, has died at 55| first=Dakin| last=Andone| work=[[CNN]]| access-date=December 11, 2019| date=December 11, 2019}}</ref> |
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==Personal life and death== |
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McKeon was named in a few magazines as a [[teen idol]].{{sfn|Mansour|2005|page=481}} |
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McKeon died in Texas on December 10, 2019, after a long illness.<ref>{{cite magazine| magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]| url=https://people.com/tv/philip-mckeon-dies-at-age-55/| title=Philip McKeon, a Child Star on the Sitcom Alice, Dies at Age 55| first=Natalie| last=Stone| date=December 10, 2019| access-date=December 10, 2019}}</ref> He was 55 years old.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/obituaries-people-news/alice-child-star-philip-mckeon-dead-dies-1203432079/| title='Alice' child star Philip McKeon dies at 55| first=Will| last=Thorne| date=December 10, 2019| magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]| access-date=December 13, 2019}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
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| 1976–1985 || ''[[Alice (American TV series)|Alice]]'' || Tommy Hyatt || Main cast (108 episodes) |
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| 1979 || ''[[CHiPs]]'' || Himself || Episode: "Roller Disco: Part 2" |
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| 1982 || ''[[Insight (American TV series)|Insight]]'' || Tommy Russell || Episode: "Leadfoot" |
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| 1984 || ''[[Fantasy Island]]'' || Raymond Koster || Episode: "Sweet Life/Games People Play" |
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| 1984 || ''[[The Love Boat]]'' || Gary Atkins || Episode: " Aunt Emma, I Love You/Hoopla/The First Romance" |
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| 1986 || ''[[Amazing Stories (1985 TV series)|Amazing Stories]]'' || 'Stick' || Episode: "No Day at the Beach" |
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| 1987 || ''[[Return to Horror High]]'' || Richard Farley || Feature film |
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| 1988 || ''[[Favorite Son (miniseries)|Favorite Son]]'' || || Television miniseries |
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| 1989 || ''Red Surf'' || 'True Blue' || Direct-to-video film |
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| 1992 || ''[[976-Evil II|976-EVIL II]]'' || Taylor || Feature film |
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| 1993 || ''Sandman'' || Gordie || Feature film |
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| 1994 || ''[[Ghoulies_(film_series)#Ghoulies_IV_(1994)|Ghoulies 4]]'' || Demon || Direct-to-video film |
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* {{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VXMLQD_oUqAC&q=%22Philip+McKeon%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA68|title=Good RX V: Grinding Out an American Dream|first=Benoit|last=Benjamin|authorlink=Benoit Benjamin|publisher=[[AuthorHouse]]|location=[[Bloomington, Indiana]]|year=2012|isbn=978-1468537031|pages=68–69}} |
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* {{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hK0rPUF85loC&q=%22Philip+McKeon%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA481|title=From Abba to Zoom: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Late 20th Century|first=David|last=Mansour|publisher=[[Andrews McMeel Publishing]]|location=[[Kansas City, Missouri]]|year=2005|edition=1st|isbn=978-0740751189|page=481}} |
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* {{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JUzIAgAAQBAJ&q=%22Philip+McKeon%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA55|title=Encyclopedia of Television|first=Horace|last=Newcomb|authorlink=Horace Newcomb|publisher=[[Routledge]]|location=[[Abingdon-on-Thames]]|year=1997|edition=1st|isbn=978-1884964268|pages=55–56}} |
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* [https://www.alicehyatt.com/cast-biographies/philip-mckeon-tommy Philip McKeon biography from ''Alice''] |
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Philip McKeon | |
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Born | Philip Anthony McKeon November 11, 1964 Westbury, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 10, 2019 Wimberley, Texas, U.S. | (aged 55)
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Years active | 1966–2000 |
Relatives | Nancy McKeon (sister) |
Philip Anthony McKeon (November 11, 1964 – December 10, 2019) was an American child actor and radio personality, best known for his role as Tommy Hyatt, the son of the title character on the television sitcom Alice from 1976 to 1985.[1]
Early life and family
[edit]McKeon was born in Westbury, New York,[2] the son of Barbara and Donald McKeon, a travel agent.[3] His younger sister is actress Nancy McKeon (The Facts of Life).[1] They are not related to actor Doug McKeon.
McKeon's professional career began when he was 4 years old as a print model.[2] His parents took him and Nancy, then age 2, to a nearby modeling audition, and he began his career as a child model, appearing in magazines, newspapers, and television commercials. Over the next several years, he received numerous modeling jobs, followed by several parts on stage and in films. McKeon played baseball with Benoit Benjamin in 1975 in Little League Baseball in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.[4]
Career
[edit]McKeon's big break came when Linda Lavin saw him in a Broadway performance of Medea and Jason (1974), thought he was bright and talented, and recommended him for the part of Tommy on Alice, replacing child actor Alfred Lutter, who appeared in the pilot after playing Tommy in the Scorsese film opposite Ellen Burstyn.[2][5] Alice was the television adaptation of the Academy Award–winning performance by Ellen Burstyn in the film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), directed by Martin Scorsese with its screenplay by Robert Getchell.[6][7]
After Alice ended in 1985, McKeon continued to make periodic acting appearances, including Sandman (1993) and Ghoulies IV (1994). He also produced or directed films such as Teresa's Tattoo (1994), which starred his sister Nancy, Murder in the First (1995), and The Young Unknowns (2000).
After 2000, McKeon worked in radio, first in the news department at KFWB AM 980 in Los Angeles and then as co-host of morning radio show The Breakfast Taco on KWVH-LP 94.1FM in Wimberley, Texas.[8]
Personal life and death
[edit]McKeon was named in a few magazines as a teen idol.[9]
McKeon died in Texas on December 10, 2019, after a long illness.[10] He was 55 years old.[11]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1976–1985 | Alice | Tommy Hyatt | Main cast (108 episodes) |
1979 | CHiPs | Himself | Episode: "Roller Disco: Part 2" |
1982 | Insight | Tommy Russell | Episode: "Leadfoot" |
1984 | Fantasy Island | Raymond Koster | Episode: "Sweet Life/Games People Play" |
1984 | The Love Boat | Gary Atkins | Episode: " Aunt Emma, I Love You/Hoopla/The First Romance" |
1986 | Amazing Stories | 'Stick' | Episode: "No Day at the Beach" |
1987 | Return to Horror High | Richard Farley | Feature film |
1988 | Favorite Son | Television miniseries | |
1989 | Red Surf | 'True Blue' | Direct-to-video film |
1992 | 976-EVIL II | Taylor | Feature film |
1993 | Sandman | Gordie | Feature film |
1994 | Ghoulies 4 | Demon | Direct-to-video film |
References
[edit]Citations
[edit]- ^ a b Gritten, David (February 15, 1982). "Move Over, McNichols! TV's Hottest Brother and Sis Are Philip and Nancy Mckeon". People. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c Putt, Barry M. Jr. (2019). Alice: Life Behind the Counter in Mel's Greasy Spoon (A Guide to the Feature Film, the TV Series, and More). Albany, Georgia: BearManor Media. ISBN 978-1629334264.
- ^ "Nancy McKeon Biography". filmreference.com.
- ^ Benjamin 2012, pp. 68–69.
- ^ Thorne, Will (December 10, 2019). "'Alice' child star Philip McKeon dies at 55". NBC News. New York City. Variety. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (November 6, 2017). "Robert Getchell, 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' Screenwriter, Dies at 81". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
- ^ Newcomb 1997, pp. 55–56.
- ^ Andone, Dakin (December 11, 2019). "Philip McKeon, former child actor, has died at 55". CNN. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ Mansour 2005, p. 481.
- ^ Stone, Natalie (December 10, 2019). "Philip McKeon, a Child Star on the Sitcom Alice, Dies at Age 55". People. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ Thorne, Will (December 10, 2019). "'Alice' child star Philip McKeon dies at 55". Variety. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
Sources
[edit]- Benjamin, Benoit (2012). Good RX V: Grinding Out an American Dream. Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse. pp. 68–69. ISBN 978-1468537031.
- Mansour, David (2005). From Abba to Zoom: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Late 20th Century (1st ed.). Kansas City, Missouri: Andrews McMeel Publishing. p. 481. ISBN 978-0740751189.
- Newcomb, Horace (1997). Encyclopedia of Television (1st ed.). Abingdon-on-Thames: Routledge. pp. 55–56. ISBN 978-1884964268.
External links
[edit]- Philip McKeon at IMDb
- Philip McKeon at the Internet Broadway Database
- Philip McKeon biography from Alice
- 1964 births
- 2019 deaths
- 20th-century American male actors
- American male child actors
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American radio hosts
- Male actors from Burbank, California
- Male actors from New York (state)
- People from Westbury, New York
- People from Wimberley, Texas
- Radio personalities from Texas
- American screen actor, 1960s birth stubs