Keith Coogan Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Family

Keith Coogan is an American actor, producer, writer, director, and radio host best known for his roles in Adventures in Babysitting, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, Toy Soldiers, The Fox and the Hound, and The Waltons.

A former child actor and the grandson of legendary actor Jackie Coogan, he has enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades in film, television, voice acting, and theatre.

Keith Coogan
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Keith Eric Mitchell
Stage Name:	Keith Coogan
Born:	January 13, 1970 (age 56 years old)
Place of Birth:	Palm Springs, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White (Irish and English descent)
Height:	5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Leslie Diane Coogan Mitchell and Mitchell
Siblings:	Kelly Coogan
Spouse:	Kristen "Pinky" Shean (Pinky Lovejoy-Coogan)
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Radio Host
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Keith Coogan was born on January 13, 1970, in Palm Springs, California, United States. He is the son of Leslie Diane Coogan Mitchell, a realtor, and Mitchell. He is the grandson of legendary child actor Jackie Coogan, whose legacy inspired Keith to adopt the Coogan surname in 1986 following his grandfather’s passing.

He has a brother named Kelly Coogan. He developed an interest in acting at an early age, appearing in television commercials before landing television roles as a child.

Coogan graduated from Santa Monica High School and later attended Santa Monica College, where he studied Drama and English Literature. He also attended Los Angeles City College, studying Java Programming. He was raised in the Christian faith.

Career

Keith Coogan began acting professionally as a child, appearing in numerous television commercials before landing guest roles in popular series including The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Eight Is Enough, Knight Rider, CHiPs, Silver Spoons, and 21 Jump Street.

Between 1979 and 1980, he gained national recognition for his recurring role as Jeffrey Burton in The Waltons. He also voiced Young Tod in Disney’s animated classic The Fox and the Hound, one of the studio’s most beloved family films.

His breakthrough in feature films came with Adventures in Babysitting (1987), where he portrayed Brad Anderson. He followed this success with memorable performances in Hiding Out, Cheetah, Cousins, Toy Soldiers, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, Book of Love, and In the Army Now.

Beyond acting, Coogan has worked as a producer, director, writer, and radio host while remaining active on the convention circuit and continuing to appear in independent films and television projects, including Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.

Awards and Nominations

• Young Artist Award – Best Young Actor, Guest on a Series for Knight Rider (Winner, 1982).
• Received critical acclaim for Adventures in Babysitting, Toy Soldiers, and Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.

Social Media

• Instagram: @keithcoogan
• Facebook: Keith Coogan
• X: @KeithCoogan

Personal Life

Keith Coogan is married to Kristen “Pinky” Shean, also known as Pinky Lovejoy-Coogan. The couple married on October 26, 2013, the date that would have marked his grandfather Jackie Coogan’s 99th birthday. There is no information about his children.

There is no information about his past relationships before marrying Kristen. At 56 years old, Coogan stands 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall. He enjoys travelling, filmmaking, attending autograph conventions, writing, classic films, and meeting fans at entertainment events.

Net Worth

Keith Coogan has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million USD. His income comes from acting in film and television, voice acting, producing, directing, writing, radio hosting, convention appearances, and other entertainment-related projects.

His performances in Adventures in Babysitting, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, Toy Soldiers, and numerous television series have been the primary contributors to his career earnings.

Filmography

Film

• The Fox and the Hound (1981) – Voice
• Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
• Hiding Out (1987)
• Book of Love (1990)
• Cousins (1989)
• Cheetah (1989)
• Toy Soldiers (1991)
• Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (1991)
• In the Army Now (1994)
• Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)

Television

• The Waltons (1979–1980)
• Eight Is Enough
• The Love Boat
• Fantasy Island
• Knight Rider
• CHiPs
• Silver Spoons
• 21 Jump Street
• Tales from the Crypt
• The Comeback Kids

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