Keiko

Keiko, the orca whale, was the iconic animal protagonist of the movie Free Willy. Even though being the most unlikely candidate for release because of his long years in captivity, Keiko became the first and only captive orca to be successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild, where he thrived for over 5 years in his home waters, gaining over 1 ton during his rehabilitation, mixing it up with wild orcas, swimming across the North Atlantic, and finally passing as a middle aged orca.

Keiko is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 4 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Azul (1996), Free Willy (1993), Keiko in danger (1990), Keiko: The Untold Story (2010). The recorded credits span 1990 to 2010, including 3 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.