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Keir Dullea

Keir Dullea - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 30, 1936
Age89
BirthplaceCleveland, Ohio, USA
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also Keir Dullea's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRat
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForPortraying Dr. Dave Bowman in '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968)

Intro

Keir Dullea is an American actor best known for his role as Dr. Dave Bowman in Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking science fiction film '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968). With a career spanning several decades, Dullea has appeared on stage, television, and film, earning acclaim for his performances in both dramatic and science fiction roles.

Early Life & Background

Keir Dullea was born on May 30, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents who owned and operated a bookstore. He was raised in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City and attended the Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp, showing an early interest in acting.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Dr. Dave Bowman in '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968)
  • Reprised his role as Bowman in '2010: The Year We Make Contact' (1984)
  • Appeared in 'David and Lisa' (1962), earning a Golden Globe nomination
  • Worked extensively in theater, including Broadway productions

Trivia

  • Dullea's performance in 'David and Lisa' (1962) was widely praised and helped launch his film career.
  • He has appeared in both science fiction classics and psychological dramas.
  • He is left-handed.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Keir Dullea?

Keir Dullea is 89 years old.

When was Keir Dullea born?

Keir Dullea was born the 30 May 1936.

Where is Keir Dullea from?

Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About May 30th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: Margaret Mitchell's novel 'Gone with the Wind' was published on May 30, 1936. The book became an instant classic, exploring themes of love and loss during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era.
  • Day of the week: May 30th, 1936 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keir_Dullea
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Keir-Dullea
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001159/