Keir Dullea
Biography
Keir Dullea is an American actor born on May 30, 1936. He is best known for his portrayal of astronaut David Bowman in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey and in 1984's 2010: The Year We Make Contact. Dullea also appeared in the films Bunny Lake is Missing, released in 1965, and Black Christmas, released in 1974.
Career overview
Keir Dullea is an American actor known for his work in film. He made his notable appearance as astronaut David Bowman in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Dullea reprised this role in the 1984 film 2010: The Year We Make Contact.
In addition to his work in the 2001 film series, Dullea has appeared in other notable films. He played a role in the 1965 film Bunny Lake is Missing. Dullea also appeared in the 1974 film Black Christmas.
Throughout his career, Keir Dullea has demonstrated his versatility as an actor by taking on a variety of roles in different films. His performances have contributed to the success of the films in which he has appeared.
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Full Filmography
101 titles- 2001: Creating Kubrick’s Space Odyssey (2024) as Himself
- Halo (2022) as Fleet Admiral Hood
- Hunters (2020) as Klaus Rhinehart
- Valley of the Gods (2020) as Ulim
- Jailbird (2020) as Dr. David Bowman
- April Flowers (2020) as Mr. X
- Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story (2020) as Self
- Fahrenheit 451 (2018) as Historian
- 2001: Sparks in the Dark (2018) as Stanley Kubrick
- The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) as Self
- Infinitely Polar Bear (2014) as Murray Stuart
- Space Station 76 (2014) as Mr. Marlowe
- Kubrick Remembered (2014) as Self
- Isn't It Delicious (2013) as Bill Weldon
- HENRi (2013) as Henri (voice)
- Immersive Cocoon (2011) as Unnamed
- Castle (2009) as Jonathan Tisdale
- Fortune (2009) as Jonah Pryce
- The Accidental Husband (2008) as Mr. Carl Bollenbecker
- Damages (2007) as Julius
- 2001: A Space Odyssey – What Is Out There? (2007) as Self
- The Good Shepherd (2006) as Senator John Russell, Sr.
- A Lonely Sky (2006) as Stan Curtis
- Alien Hunter (2003) as Secretary Bayer
- Black Christmas Revisited (2002) as Self
- Witchblade (2001)
- 2001: The Making of a Myth (2001) as Self
- Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001) as Self
- 2001 and Beyond (2001) as Self
- Ed (2000) as Robert Stanley
- The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000) as Joseph Hepburn
- Songs In Ordinary Time (2000) as Sam Fermoyle
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Judge Walter Thornburg
- Oh, What a Night (1992) as Thorvald
- Law & Order (1990) as Defense Attorney Paul Lyman
- Law & Order (1990) as Andrew Keener
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Jason Reynard
- 2010 (1984) as Dr. David Bowman
- Blind Date (1984) as Dr. Steiger
- 2010 : The Odyssey Continues (1984) as Himself
- The Time Traveller (1984) as Glenn / The Next One
- BrainWaves (1983) as Julian Bedford
- No Place to Hide (1983)
- No Place to Hide (1981) as Cliff Letterman
- Brave New World (1980) as Thomas Grambell
- The Hostage Tower (1980) as Mr. Smith
- The Starlost: The Alien Oro (1980) as Devon
- The Starlost: The Beginning (1980) as Devon
- Leopard in the Snow (1979) as Dominic Lyall
- The Legend of the Golden Gun (1979) as General Custer
- Full Circle (1978) as Magnus Lofting
- Because He's My Friend (1978) as Eric
- Welcome to Blood City (1977) as Lewis
- The Mannikin (1977) as Dr. David Priestly
- Three Dangerous Ladies (1977) as Dr. David Priestly
- Law and Order (1976) as Johnny Morrison
- Switch (1975) as Anthony Kirk
- Black Christmas (1974) as Peter
- Paul and Michelle (1974) as Garry
- The Starlost (1973) as Devon
- Paperback Hero (1973) as Rick Dylan
- Devil in the Brain (1972) as Oscar Minno
- Pope Joan (1972) as Dr. Stevens
- Montserrat (1971) as Montserrat
- Black Water Gold (1970) as Christofer Perdeger
- A Primer for '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1970)
- De Sade (1969) as Marquis de Sade
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) as Dr. David Bowman
- The Fox (1967) as Paul Grenfell
- Madame X (1966) as Clay Anderson Jr.
- 2001: A Space Odyssey - A Look Behind the Future (1966) as Self
- Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965) as Steven
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Adam
- 12 O'Clock High (1964) as Lt. Muller
- Mail Order Bride (1964) as Lee Carey
- Le ore nude (1964) as Aldo
- The Thin Red Line (1964) as Pvt. Doll
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Going My Way (1962)
- David and Lisa (1962) as David Clemens
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Alec Benson
- Alcoa Premiere (1961)
- The New Breed (1961) as Frank
- Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961)
- Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961) as Tim Dryden
- The DuPont Show of the Week (1961) as Lieutenant
- The Hoodlum Priest (1961) as Billy Lee Jackson
- Give Us Barabbas! (1961) as Elisha
- Route 66 (1960)
- Checkmate (1960) as Eddie Phillips
- Mrs. Miniver (1960) as German Pilot
- Bonanza (1959) as Bob Jolley
- Play of the Week (1959)
- Naked City (1958) as Les Gerrick
- Naked City (1958) as Joseph Ross
- The United States Steel Hour (1953)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Elisha
- Sonder as Eli
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Keir Dullea best known for?
Keir Dullea is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Halo (2022), Hunters (2020), Infinitely Polar Bear (2014), Castle (2009).
When and where was Keir Dullea born?
Keir Dullea was born on May 30, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Keir Dullea have?
Keir Dullea has accumulated over 101 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2024.
What is Keir Dullea's background in cinema and television?
Keir Dullea is an American actor born on May 30, 1936. He is best known for his portrayal of astronaut David Bowman in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey and in 1984's 2010: The Year We Make Contact. Dullea also appeared in the films Bunny Lake is Missing, released in 1965, and Black Christmas, released in 1974.