Andrew Keegan

'Andrew Keegan' (qv) was born in Shadow Hills, California. He was first recognized for his gregarious performance of teen rebel "Zack Dell in the cult-classic film _Camp Nowhere (1994)_ (qv). Barely in high school, 'Roland Emmerich' (qv) cast Keegan in the blockbuster _Independence Day (1996)_ (qv). After an immediate rise in popularity, the charismatic actor guest-starred on many hit shows before being cast on the TV drama _Party of Five (1994)_ (qv). That same year, he landed another recurring role on _7th Heaven (1996)_ (qv), the WB's longest-running hit series, on which he played a single teenaged father in love with 'Jessica Biel' (qv)'s character Mary. Keegan showed his range from comedy to drama in two modern-day Shakespearean film adaptations. His hilarious performance as the antagonist of 'Heath Ledger' (qv) in the comedy _10 Things I Hate About You (1999)_ (qv) was balanced by a solid dramatic performance as 'Mekhi Phifer' (qv)'s best friend in _O (1995)_ (qv), which was directed by 'Tim Blake Nelson' (qv).A bold choice in his career, Keegan accepted the lead role in 'Greg Berlanti' (qv)'s critically acclaimed _The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000)_ (qv), which showed a more vulnerable side of his acting range as the newbie. The film won best picture that year at the GLAAD 'Awards' (qv). Expanding his range in 2009, Keegan made his theatrical stage debut in the provocative award winning play "He Asked For It." Keegan stepped on stage as Rigby, a character tackling the emotional issues of being HIV-positive in modern-day society. In 2010, Keegan jumped into the cockpit as Strayger, a drug-smuggling pilot in the high-octane action film _Kill Speed (2010)_ (qv). Innovative camera technology allowed the adrenaline-driven actor to give his performance while doing aeronautical stunts in mid-flight.Alongside 'William Sadler' (qv) and 'John Heard' (qv), Keegan took on a darker role as a sadistic and sociopathic vampire named Blake in the film _Living Among Us (2018)_ (qv).::Anonymous