Keir Dullea - Actor Profile

Keir Dullea

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: May 30, 1936
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Keir Dullea

Keir Atwood Dullea (born May 30, 1936) is an American actor best known for the character of astronaut David Bowman, whom he portrayed in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey and in 1984's 2010: The Year We Make Contact, as well as his roles in the films Bunny Lake is Missing (1965) and Black Christmas (1974).

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Keir Dullea Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Keir Dullea reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Keir Dullea's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Keir Dullea's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains 2001: A Space Odyssey, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Keir Dullea Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Keir Dullea's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) movie poster
★8.1

2001: A Space Odyssey: Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HA

2001: A Space Odyssey

1968•Sci-Fi
★7.7
HENRi (2013) movie poster
★7.7

HENRi: Powerful short film, which explores human existence at the most fundamental, personal level - what it means to be a cons

HENRi

2013•Drama
★7.4
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001) movie poster
★7.4

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures: With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Sta

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures

2001•Documentary
★7.2
Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965) movie poster
★7.2

Bunny Lake Is Missing: A woman reports that her young daughter is missing, but there seems to be no evidence that she ever existed.

Bunny Lake Is Missing

1965•Mystery
★7.2
David and Lisa (1962) movie poster
★7.2

David and Lisa: Teenager David Clemens develops a hysterical fear that he will die if he comes into physical contact with another person

David and Lisa

1962•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Keir Dullea has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 April Flowers Mr. X Hit Similar →
2020 Valley of the Gods Ulim Flop Similar →
2018 Fahrenheit 451 Historian Flop Similar →
2018 2001: Sparks in the Dark Stanley Kubrick Hit Similar →
2014 Kubrick Remembered Self Hit Similar →
2014 Space Station 76 Mr. Marlowe Flop Similar →
2014 Infinitely Polar Bear Murray Stuart Hit Similar →
2013 Isn't It Delicious Bill Weldon Flop Similar →
2013 HENRi Henri (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2011 Immersive Cocoon Unnamed Average Similar →
2009 Fortune Jonah Pryce Flop Similar →
2008 The Accidental Husband Mr. Carl Bollenbecker Average Similar →
2007 2001: A Space Odyssey – What Is Out There? Self Flop Similar →
2006 The Good Shepherd Senator John Russell, Sr. Average Similar →
2006 A Lonely Sky Stan Curtis Flop Similar →
2003 Alien Hunter Secretary Bayer Flop Similar →
2002 Black Christmas Revisited Self Flop Similar →
2001 Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures Self Hit Similar →
2001 2001: The Making of a Myth Self Hit Similar →
2000 Songs In Ordinary Time Sam Fermoyle Flop Similar →
2000 The Audrey Hepburn Story Joseph Hepburn Average Similar →
1992 Oh, What a Night Thorvald Flop Similar →
1990 Night of 100 Stars III Self Flop Similar →
1984 2010 Dr. David Bowman Hit Similar →
1984 The Time Traveller Glenn / The Next One Flop Similar →
1984 Blind Date Dr. Steiger Flop Similar →
1983 BrainWaves Julian Bedford Flop Similar →
1981 No Place to Hide Cliff Letterman Hit Similar →
1980 The Hostage Tower Mr. Smith Flop Similar →
1980 Brave New World Thomas Grambell Average Similar →
1979 The Legend of the Golden Gun General Custer Flop Similar →
1978 Full Circle Magnus Lofting Average Similar →
1977 Welcome to Blood City Lewis Flop Similar →
1977 Three Dangerous Ladies Dr. David Priestly Flop Similar →
1974 Black Christmas Peter Hit Similar →
1974 Paul and Michelle Garry Flop Similar →
1973 Paperback Hero Rick Dylan Flop Similar →
1972 Pope Joan Dr. Stevens Average Similar →
1972 Devil in the Brain Oscar Minno Flop Similar →
1970 Black Water Gold Christofer Perdeger Flop Similar →
1968 2001: A Space Odyssey Dr. David Bowman Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Fox Paul Grenfell Average Similar →
1966 Madame X Clay Anderson Jr. Average Similar →
1966 2001: A Space Odyssey - A Look Behind the Future Self Hit Similar →
1965 Bunny Lake Is Missing Steven Hit Similar →
1964 Le ore nude Aldo Flop Similar →
1964 The Thin Red Line Pvt. Doll Average Similar →
1964 Mail Order Bride Lee Carey Hit Similar →
1962 David and Lisa David Clemens Hit Similar →
1961 The Hoodlum Priest Billy Lee Jackson Flop Similar →

Keir Dullea - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Keir Dullea?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Keir Dullea is "2001: A Space Odyssey" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Keir Dullea acted in?

Keir Dullea has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Keir Dullea?

Other notable films include "HENRi", "Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures", and "Bunny Lake Is Missing".

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