Keir Dullea

Keir Atwood Dullea (/ˈkɪər dʊˈleɪ/; born May 30, 1936) is an American actor. 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). 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.

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

(1936-05-30) May 30, 1936
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Education
  • Rutgers University
  • San Francisco State University
  • Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
OccupationActor
Years active1960–present
Spouses
  • Margot Bennett
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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)​
  • Mia Dillon
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    (m. 1999)​
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