Anecdotes

Died tragically after only one day of filming the TV movie series "Centennial". Was in his Universal dressing room studying his lines when he was overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning. The studio was later fined for its failure to provide a proper ventilating system.

Died after going into trailer to study his lines.

One child, Zachary (1974).

Father was a flight instructor during WWII.

Shakespearean trained.

1976 Winner of the Theater World Award for his work on "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

Attended Northeastern A & M College in 1963.

Universal Studios received a fine of $720 for their failure to provide proper ventilation in the trailer in which Kelton died. His wife, Eileen, received a settlement of $50,000 under the California Workers Compensation Law.

Taught Drama and Social Studies in Wellington, Kansas in 1968-1969 before moving to California.

Auditioned for the role of "Captain Willard Decker" for the movie "Star Trek The Motion Picture".

Graduated from Miami High School in 1961.

Was a James Dean fan.

Played piano and saxophone.

Lived in Denver, Colorado during WWII.

Held first job at 14 years old.

Father died in 1996.

Mother died in 1989.

Received MA in Education and Theater in 1968.

Graduated from University of Kansas in 1966.