Keir Dullea

Keir Dullea
Dullea in Kraft Mystery Theatre's "Cry Ruin" (1962)
Born
Keir Atwood Dullea

(1936-05-30) May 30, 1936 (age 88)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Education
OccupationActor
Years active1960–present
Spouses
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    (m. 1960; div. 1968)​
  • Susan Lessons
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    (m. 1969; div. 1970)​
  • Susie Fuller
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    (m. 1972; died 1998)​
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    (m. 1999)​

Keir Atwood Dullea (/ˈkɪər dʊˈleɪ/; born May 30, 1936) is an American actor.[1] He is best known for his portrayal of astronaut David Bowman in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey and its 1984 sequel, 2010: The Year We Make Contact. His other film roles include David and Lisa (1962), Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965) and Black Christmas (1974).[2] Dullea studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. He has also performed on stage in New York City and in regional theaters; he has said that, despite being more recognized for his film work, he prefers the stage.[3]

  1. ^ Erickson, Hal (December 21, 2012). "Keir Dullea". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 21, 2012.
  2. ^ "Screen: Murky Whodunit; 'Black Christmas' Is at Local Theaters". The New York Times. October 20, 1975. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  3. ^ Nash, Margo (April 8, 2007). "After 50 Years in Acting, Fully Relaxed in His Craft". The New York Times. Retrieved March 30, 2009.