Keith Gordon was born on February 3,1961,in New York City,New York,his parents are actors Mark Gordon and Barbara Gordon.

His first feature film he starred in was Jaws 2,his film credits range from Dressed to Kill,Christine,The Legend of Billie Jean ,his well known roll is in the 1986 comedy movie Back to School as Jason Melon.In 2001,his final film roll was in the movie Delivering Milo.

Keith Gordon left acting for directing,his directoral debute was in 1988 for the movie The Chocolate War,his other films include Mother Night,and the 2003 Mel Gibson film The Singing Detective,he also directed some of the mini series Wild Palms.

His tv credits for directing range from Homicide: Life on the Street,Gideon's Crossing ,and House, M.D.