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Keir Dullea

American actor

Keir Dullea is an American actor best known for playing astronaut David Bowman in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and its 1984 sequel, 2010: The Year We Make Contact. His other film roles include David and Lisa, Bunny Lake Is Missing and Black Christmas. Trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse, he has also worked extensively on stage.

Known for

  • 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), David Bowman. Played the astronaut at the heart of the science fiction landmark.
  • 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984), David Bowman. Reprised the astronaut role in the sequel.
  • David and Lisa (1962).
  • Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965). A leading role in the mystery.
  • Black Christmas (1974).

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Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Keir Dullea been in?
Keir Dullea appears in Black Christmas (1974) and 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) on The Remote.
When was Keir Dullea born?
Keir Dullea was born on 30 May 1936.

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