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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
Keith Gordon was born on February 3, 1961, in New York City, New York, to parents <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Gordon_(actor)">Mark Gordon</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Gordon">Barbara Gordon</a>. Raised in a Jewish household, Keith belongs to white ethnicity and spent most of his childhood in New York. His interest in acting developed at a young age, heavily influenced by his father, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Gordon_(actor)">Mark Gordon</a>, who was both an actor and a stage director. A pivotal moment in Keith's early artistic inspiration came when he saw a Broadway production of Of Mice and Men at the age of 12.

<h2>Early Acting Career</h2>
Gordon began his acting career at the age of 14 with a role as Herbie in the television series Medical Center in 1975. He gained wider attention at 17 when he was cast as Doug Fetterman in the 1978 blockbuster Jaws 2. His performance in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_De_Palma">Brian De Palma</a>’s 1980 thriller Dressed to Kill, where he portrayed Peter Miller, marked a significant milestone in his career. He continued building his filmography with roles such as Max Mendelsson in Combat Academy (1986), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Byrd">Dennis Byrd</a> in Home Movies (1980), and Jason Melon in Back to School (1986).

Other notable film credits include Studs Lonigan (1979) as Young Paulie, Meeting Halfway (1979), Single Bars, Single Women (1984) as Lionel, I Love Trouble (1994) as Andy, and Delivering Milo (2001) as Mr. Baumgartner.

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<h2>Television Appearances</h2>
In addition to his film work, Gordon appeared in various television series throughout the 1980s and 1990s. His TV credits include guest roles in Brooklyn Bridge (1993) as Herbie, American Playhouse (1982) in the segment My Palikari, WIOU (1990) as George Lewis, and Miami Vice (1989) as Professor Terrence Baines. His versatility on screen across both television and film highlighted his range as a performer.

<h2>Transition to Directing</h2>
After a successful career in front of the camera, Keith Gordon gradually transitioned into directing. He made his directorial debut in 1988 with the film The Chocolate War, which he also wrote. He gained recognition for his directorial work in films such as A Midnight Clear (1992) and Waking the Dead (2000).

His television directing credits are extensive, including episodes of acclaimed series like Homicide: Life on the Street (1994), Wild Palms (1993), Fallen Angels (1995), Mother Night (1996), Shadow Realm and Night Visions (2002), The Singing Detective (2003), House M.D. (2005), Dexter (2006), Rubicon (2010), The Killing (2011), The Leftovers (2014), The Strain (2014), and Fargo (2015).

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
Keith Gordon married Rachel Griffin in 1998. The couple has remained together since, and there have been no public reports of conflict. Rachel Griffin is both an actress and producer, best known for her involvement in the film A Midnight Clear, which Keith also directed. The couple has not publicly disclosed any information regarding children.

While Keith Gordon is not known for athletic pursuits or interests in sports such as cricket or baseball, his passion for storytelling—both as an actor and director—remains central to his career. His estimated net worth is approximately $3 million, earned primarily through his work in film and television over several decades.

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