Keegan Baker

Keegan Baker
EastEnders character
Portrayed by	Zack Morris
Duration	2017–2022
First appearance	Episode 5421 9 January 2017 (2017-01-09)
Last appearance	Episode 6453 17 March 2022 (2022-03-17)
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Daran Little[1]
Introduced by	Sean O'Connor
In-universe information Other names Keegan Butcher-Baker Occupation Student Road sweeper Waiter Sandwich salesman Father Mitch Baker Mother Karen Taylor Sisters Chantelle Atkins Half-brothers Keanu Taylor Riley Taylor Chatham Taylor Half-sisters Bernadette Taylor Bailey Baker Wife Tiffany Butcher (2019–present) Uncles Avery Baker Aunts Kandice Taylor Nephews Mackenzie Atkins Roland Highway Nieces Mia Atkins Peggy Taylor First cousins Felix Baker

Keegan Butcher-Baker (also Baker) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Zack Morris. He first appeared in episode 5421, broadcast on 9 January 2017, transpiring to be a school friend of established character Shakil Kazemi (Shaheen Jafargholi). Morris began filming in November 2016 and Keegan was introduced to become promenant in storylines focusing with other teenage characters, namely Shakil, Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield), and Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper). Initially characterised as an arrogant and spiteful bully, Keegan's character became more sensitive and sympathetic throughout his time on the soap, particularly following the introduction of his family – the Taylors – in June 2017. During the family's announcement and promotion, it was kept secret that Keegan was their relative.

Keegan and Shakil became the focuses of a storyline about gang violence in 2018, which saw both characters be stabbed, resulting in Shakil's death. The storyline was considered as one of the most important in the show's history by executive producer John Yorke. In the aftermath of the stabbing, Keegan began a relationship with Tiffany Butcher (Maisie Smith), with the couple marrying in November 2019. Morris opined that despite their character's young ages, their attraction was genuine as they were bonded by both having to mature quickly. In February 2022, it was announced that Morris had left the soap to pursue other projects. The actor sang praises of his co-stars before Keegan and Tiffany departed in episode 6453, broadcast on 17 March 2022, being given a rare happy ending to their story. Keegan's character development and storylines often attracted critical praise during his run, with Morris securing several awards and nominations for his portrayal.