Walter Stacy Keach Jr. is an American actor, active in theatre, film and television since the 1960s. Keach first distinguished himself in Off-Broadway productions and is a prominent figure in American theatre, particularly as a noted Shakespearean. He is the recipient of several theatrical accolades, including four Drama Desk Awards and two Helen Hayes Awards. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in Arthur Kopit's 1969 production of Indians, and twice nominated for the Obie Award for Distinguished Performance by an Actor.