Who Are Those Guys? ~ Keir Dullea

 

Keir Atwood Dullea was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 30, 1936. 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.

Dullea made his debut in a television adaptation of ‘Mrs. Miniver’ (1960) with Maureen O'Hara, playing the German pilot. He was also in the TV films: ‘Give Us Barabbas!’ (1961) and an adaptation of ‘All Summer Long’ (1961).

Dullea has been married four times, first to stage and film actress Margot Bennett [1935- ] from 1960 until their divorce in 1968. He was married from 1969 to 1970 to Susan Lessons [1942- ]. In 1972, Dullea married Susie Fuller [1939-1998], who had two daughters from a previous relationship. The couple met during the London run of Butterflies Are Free. Dullea, Fuller and her children lived in London for several years. She died in 1998 after 26 years of marriage. In 1999, Dullea married actress Mia Dillon [1955- ]. They divide their time between an apartment in Manhattan and a house in Connecticut.

His only Euro-western appearance was in the British, Canadian co-production of “Welcome to Blood City” in 1976 as Michael Lewis. Keir was to star in a 1963 U.S.A., Spanish co-production for MGM called “The Wranglers” but the film was never made.

DULLEA, Keir (Keir Atwood Dullea) [5/30/1936, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. -     ] – theater, film, TV actor, singer, married to actress Margot Bennett (Muriel Eisenberg) [1935-    ] (1960-1968), married to Susan Schloss Lessans [1942-    ] (1969-1970), married to actress Suzanne Fuller (Susan Patricia Fuller) [1939-1998] (1972-1998), married to producer, director, writer, actress Mia Dillon [1955-    ] (1999-     ).

The Wranglers – 1963 [film was never made]

Welcome to Blood City – 1976 (Michael Lewis)