Keith A. Glascoe
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| Born | Keith Alexander Glascoe December 9, 1962 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 2001 (aged 38) |
| Cause of death | Collapse of the South Tower during the September 11 attacks |
| Occupations | Actor and firefighter |
| Years active | 1994–2001 |
| Known for | Benny in Léon: The Professional |
Keith Alexander Glascoe (December 9, 1962 – September 11, 2001) was an American firefighter, actor and a football player. He was killed during the September 11 attacks when the South Tower collapsed.[1][2]
Football career
Glascoe played college football at Springfield College for two years before transferring to Delaware State University. He played for two years at DSU as a defensive end. Following his college career, he had a tryout with the New York Jets and later played in Italy for several months.[2]
Death
Glascoe was a firefighter with Ladder 21 of the New York City Fire Department. He perished when the South Tower collapsed during the September 11 attacks.[1][3][4] At the National September 11 Memorial, Glascoe is memorialized at the South Pool, on Panel S-11, along with other first responders.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Dottie Gets Spanked | Dream Strongman |
| 1994 | Léon: The Professional | Benny (Stansfield man)[6] |
| 1997 | Assault on Devil's Island | Carl |
| 1997 | Prime Time | Lamchop |
| 2001 | 100 Centre Street | Hostage |
| 2001 | The Pirates of Central Park | Cop 2 |
References
- ^ a b "Paid Notice: Deaths GLASCOE, KEITH ALEXANDER". The New York Times. 16 November 2001. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ a b James Merriweather (12 September 2002). "DSU graduate died a hero in line of duty". The News Journal. p. A11. Retrieved 20 August 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Keith A. Glascoe". National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Keith Glascoe: Big Man, Big Heart". The New York Times. 8 December 2001. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Memorial Guide - National September 11th Memorial & Museum" Archived July 27, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Memorial Guide: National 9/11 Memorial. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Debbie Tuma; Brian Harmon; Don Singleton (18 November 2001). "Gentle giant". Daily News. p. 28. Retrieved 20 August 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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