In 2013 Keane was named a Disney Legend. He started as a layout artist for TV series such as My Favorite Martians, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Lassie’s Rescue Rangers, and Mission: Magic! Keane went on to work on the films The Rescuers, Pete’s Dragon, The Fox and the Hound, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, The Great Mouse Detective, The Chipmunk Adventure, Oliver & Company, Treasure Planet, and Wreck-It Ralph.