biography
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 30, 1936, actor Keir Dullea, whose parents owned a bookstore, grew up in Greenwich Village. He discovered
an interest in acting while in college, and quickly found roles in summer stock. His first film role was in the CBS TV movie Mrs.
Miniver (1960; with Maureen O'Hara and Juliet Mills). After a few more television appearances, he was cast in a starring role in
the United Artists drama The Hoodlum Priest (1961; with Don Murray). He followed up with another starring role in the romantic
drama David and Lisa (1962; with Janet Margolin). Despite its low budget, the film garnered a number of awards and, as a result,
Dullea won the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Male Newcomer in 1963.As Dullea's career ramped up, more films followed including Mail Order Bride (1964; with Buddy Ebsen), The Thin Red Line (1964; with Jack Warden and Kieron Moore), and Bunny Lake is Missing (1965; with Carol Lynley and Laurence Olivier). In 1965, he was cast in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968; with Gary Lockwood), with a very lengthy shooting schedule that was stretched over 18 months. Despite the popularity of the film, Dullea's film career never significantly advanced. Always preferring the stage to film and television, Dullea moved on to Broadway in the late 1960s with his debut in the short-lived Dr. Cook's Garden opposite Burl Ives and in 1970 in Butterflies Are Free with Blythe Danner. 
He went on to make a number of good films in Canada, including The Fox (1967; with Sandy Dennis and Anne Heywood), Paperback Hero (1973; with Elizabeth Ashley and John Beck), Black Christmas (1974; with Olivia Hussey and Andrea Martin), and Welcome to Blood City (1977; with Jack Palance and Samantha Eggar). He also starred in a string of made-for-TV movies, such as Black Water Gold (1970; with Bradford Dillman, Aron Kincaid, and Ricardo Montalban), Law and Order (1976; with Darren McGavin, Robert Reed, and Suzanne Pleshette), and Brave New World (1980; with Bud Cort and Ron O'Neal). |
the films of keir dulleaNaked City (1958-1963 ABC TV Series)
With Peggy Feury in a January 1961 episode of the ABC TV series Naked City titled Murder Is a Face I KnowThe Hoodlum Priest (1961)
Dullea's first film role came in the drama The Hoodlum Priest. Also pictured is Don MurrayDavid and Lisa (1962)
With Janet Margolin in the low-budget drama David and LisaMail Order Bride (1964)
Buddy Ebsen plays matchmaker for Keir Dullea and widow Lois Nettleton in the MGM western comedy Mail Order Bride. Also pictured is Jimmy MathersThe Thin Red Line (1964)
Dullea stars as Pvt. Doll in the WW2 drama The Thin Red LineBunny Lake Is Missing (1965)
From the Columbia mystery Bunny Lake Is Missing with Carol LynleyMadame X (1966)
Lana Turner portrays Keir Dullea's long-lost mother whom he defends in a murder trial in the Universal potboiler Madame XThe Fox (1967)
With Anne Heywood and Sandy Dennis in the then-controversial Canadian drama The Fox2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)  
LEFT and CENTER: As Dr. Dave Bowman in Stanley Kubrick's science fiction classic 2001: A Space Odyssey, Dullea's best-known film. RIGHT: With costar Gary LockwoodDe Sade (1969)
From the Euro drama De Sade with Lilli Palmer. This film was released in the U.S. by American InternationalBlack Water Gold (1970)Black Christmas (1974)
As Peter in Bob Clark's shot-in-Canada horror flick Black ChristmasPaul and Michelle (1974)
From the Paramount drama Paul and Michelle with Sean Bury and Anicée Alvina as the title characters. This is a sequel to the 1971 drama Friendskeir dullea todayDespite a lengthy hiatus from film and television work from the mid 1980s until 2000, Dullea is still quite a busy actor. His most recent television series is the Hulu drama The Path (2016-2018), and his latest film is the sci-fi adventure Valley of the Gods (2019; with Josh Hartnett and John Malkovich). Dullea's third wife, British actress Susan Fuller, left him a widower in 1998. He is now married to actress Mia Dillon. |
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