Keith Carradine was an American actor, singer, and songwriter who had a long and successful career in film, television, and theater. He was best known for his roles in the films Nashville, The Long Riders, and Cowboys & Aliens, as well as his Emmy-winning performance in the television series Deadwood. He was also a prolific stage actor, appearing in numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Carradine was the son of actor John Carradine and the brother of actors David and Robert Carradine. He passed away in 2020 at the age of 74.