Cody Keenan is an American actor, director, and producer best known for his roles in the films American Splendor, Ocean's Twelve, and I Heart Huckabees. He has also appeared in numerous television series, including Arrested Development, House of Cards, and Transparent, as well as the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon.
Keenan was born in New Jersey and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in English and was a member of the improvisational comedy troupe, Off the Wall. After graduating in 2000, he moved to New York City and began his career as an actor.
In 2001, Keenan made his film debut in American Splendor. He went on to have guest roles in the hit television series Arrested Development and House of Cards, and appeared in the films Ocean's Twelve and I Heart Huckabees. He also had a recurring role on the Amazon original series Transparent.
Keenan's Broadway credits include The Book of Mormon and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He has also appeared off-Broadway in productions such as The Drowsy Chaperone and Rent.
In addition to his acting career, Keenan has also directed and produced a number of projects. He produced the short film The Wedding Day, which was an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival, and directed the television series The Goode Family. He also wrote and directed the feature film, The Art of Life, which premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2014.
Keenan has appeared in numerous commercials, including spots for Burger King, Dove, and M&M's. He has also done voiceover work for animated films such as The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water and The Angry Birds Movie.
Keenan currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. He is a passionate advocate for the arts, and is a board member of The Actors Fund. He also continues to act, write, direct, and produce, and is in pre-production on his next feature film.
