Keith McDermott (born September 28, 1953) is an American actor, theater director, and writer.

Life and career

McDermott was born September 28, 1953, in Houston, Texas, the son of Betty Ray (Rees) and James E. McDermott. McDermott graduated

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Theatre School. In the 1970s, he lived with author

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, and appeared as Alan Strang in '' Equus'' on Broadway opposite

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. He directs theater productions, and is particularly known for his direction of Off-Off-Broadway comedies penned by avant garde playwright

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. McDermott appeared in the Hollywood movie ''

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'', as well as in numerous independent films, including as half the title role in ''Ignatz & Lotte'' and a small but very important role in the cult horror Tourist Trap. His novel ''Acqua Calda'' was inspired by his long-term friendship and collaboration with director Robert Wilson, and his memoir of former long-time boyfriend

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appeared in the anthology ''Loss Within Loss''. His other memoir and fiction has appeared in periodicals, as well as in the anthology ''Boys Like Us''

Filmography

Theater

Bibliography

* Acqua Calda, Carroll & Graf Publishers * Lessons from Our Fathers, Durban House Publishing, due Oct 2006

References

Review and photo at gaycitynews.com

Interview

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