Photo: NBC Television / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
For me, Keir Dullea will always be Commander Bowman from 2001: A Space Odyssey. That calm, intelligent face squaring off against HAL is one of cinema's indelible images. Born in Cleveland in 1936, he is a genuine craftsman who worked across stage, film, and television, and his turn in the horror classic Black Christmas shows a wider range than people remember. He is not a tabloid figure but an actor who built his name through the work itself. I have deep respect for performers with that kind of steady, principled career, and I hope he stays well for years to come.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keir Dullea
- Name (Japanese)
- キア・デュリア
- Reading
- きあ・でゅりあ
- Born
- May 30, 1936 (age 90)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- San Francisco State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Keir Dullea born?
Born May 30, 1936 (age 90).
Where is Keir Dullea from?
Keir Dullea is from Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
What does Keir Dullea do?
Keir Dullea works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.