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Irwin Keyes

Irwin Keyes

Actor · Died July 8, 2015, aged 63 · New York City, New York, USA

Irwin was a generous actor. He reinvented the horror genre with his acting skills. He got his start with minor role characters in the 70's & 80's in low & big budget films. He has not only claimed a great amount of film work, but he has starred with entertaining actors & actresses such as John Patrick Jordan, Rey Mysterio Sr. & Leyla Milani. He continued acting up until his death. His acting life will live in fans everywhere.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 16, 1952
Died
July 8, 2015 (aged 63)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 71 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 11% in 30 days

What are Irwin Keyes' films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Survival.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 11th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 18th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
26%
Survival
25%
Morality
23%
Self
20%
Power
7%
Survival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 15 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 6 · Wry 2 · Earnest 7

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 11 · Serious 3 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 1 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 7

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 6 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 8

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 13 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Trickster
1 of 3
Ally
1 of 3
Shadow
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
10
Tense
8
Thrilling
4
Joyful
3
Warm
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Fun11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Irwin Keyes' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 25 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (20).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Irwin Keyes' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

71 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Caretaker(2016)

    as Sebastian

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Catch of the Day(2014)

    as Kletus Thorne

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Titano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Titano

  • Dead Kansas(2013)

    as Giant

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Ham Sandwich (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Hunchback

  • Evil Bong 3: The Wrath of Bong(2011)

    as The Killer

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Pretty Little Liars(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Creepy passenger

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Dahmer vs. Gacy(2010)

    as Dr. Pruitt

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Black Dynamite(2009)

    as Henchman

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Wristcutters: A Love Story(2006)

    as Stiff Drinks Bartender

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Dream Slashers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sheriff Garza / Pizza Delivery Man

  • Careless(2007)

    as Woodsman Bob

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • DarkPlace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Mechanic

  • Wrestlemaniac (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Stranger

  • Deadly End (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Vernon

  • The Fallen Ones(2005)

    as Pale-Eye Priest

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Rhythm City Volume One: Caught Up(2005)

    as Big Man's Crew

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Intolerable Cruelty(2003)

    as Wheezy Joe

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • House of 1000 Corpses(2003)

    as Ravelli

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Legend of the Phantom Rider(2002)

    as Bigfoot

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • The Vampire Hunters Club(2001)

    as Obnoxious Dancer

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Russ Beaudreaux

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas(2000)

    as Joe Rockhead

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Perfect Fit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Otto

  • Timegate: Tales of the Saddle Tramps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Deputy

  • The Godson(1998)

    as Tracy Dick

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Asylum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Screaming Patient

  • Oblivion 2: Backlash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Bork

  • The Power Within (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Mosh

  • The Single Guy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Heckler

  • Here Come the Munsters(1995)

    as One-eyed Man

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Timemaster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Orphanage Aide

  • The Flintstones(1994)

    as Joe Rockhead

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Dream Lover(1994)

    as Officer

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Oblivion(1994)

    as Bork

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • The Silence of the Hams(1994)

    as Guard

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Magic Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as The Bookie

  • On the Air (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 3 episodes · as Shorty the Stagehand

  • Motorama(1991)

    as Hunchback Attendant

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Adventures in Dinosaur City(1991)

    as Guard #1

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Guilty As Charged (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Deek

  • Disturbed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Pat Tuel

  • Mob Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Monk

  • Tales from the Crypt(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Figure

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Frankenstein General Hospital (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as The Monster

  • Death Wish 4: The Crackdown(1987)

    as Joey

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Married... with Children(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Hugo

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Nice Girls Don't Explode (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Cocker

  • You Ruined My Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Reginald

  • Kandyland(1987)

    as Biff

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Moonlighting(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Gangster

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • It Came Upon the Midnight Clear(1984)

    as Guard

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Exterminator 2(1984)

    as Monster

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Guy

  • Chained Heat(1983)

    as Lorenzo

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Ace Crawford... Private Eye(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Goon

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Zapped!(1982)

    as 'Too Mean' Levine

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Lovely But Deadly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Gommorah

  • Stardust Memories(1980)

    as Fan Outside Hotel

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • The Exterminator(1980)

    as Bobby

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Bloodrage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Pimp in Hallway

  • Friday the 13th(1980)

    as Busboy (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Private Eyes(1980)

    as Jock

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Prize Fighter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Flower

  • Squeeze Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Bouncer

  • Nocturna(1979)

    as Transylvania Character

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • The Gang That Sold America (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as gangster

  • The Warriors(1979)

    as Policeman in Park · as Police

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Team-Mates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Big Frank

  • Manny's Orphans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Shove

  • Saturday Night Live(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Patron (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 71 titles from 1975 to 2016; peak year 1979.

Biggest box office

The Flintstones (1994)

$342M worldwide

Highest rated

Black Dynamite (2009)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

The Flintstones (1994)

Film career

19752016

Peak 1979 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting71 of 71: 71 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score33rd

By decade

1970s8 · acting1980s20 · acting1990s19 · acting2000s16 · acting2010s8 · acting

Billing

usually 13th · top billed in 0% of 24 roles
798499

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Irwin Keyes' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 20th percentile, the median of all 35; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 12th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

12thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

15thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th19

Shape of the crowd

19 of their 42 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed19

Most divisive · actor

The Vampire Hunters Club (2001)

97th percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Warriors (1979)

Midcredits 94th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 44/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 68, detractors 23. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.