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James Doohan
James Doohan is best known for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek, The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. James Doohan was born on March 3, 1920. James Doohan died on July 20, 2005 at the age of 85.
- Born
- March 3, 1920
- Place of birth
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Died
- July 20, 2005 (85 years old)
Biography
James Montgomery "Jimmy" Doohan (March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) was a Canadian character and voice actor, best known for his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the television and film series Star Trek. His characterization of the Scottish Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise was one of the most recognizable elements in the Star Trek franchise, for which he also made several contributions behind the scenes. Many of the characterizations, mannerisms, and expressions that he established for Scotty and other Star Trek characters have become entrenched in popular culture.
Following his success with Star Trek, he supplemented his income and showed continued support for his fans by making numerous public appearances. Doohan often went to great lengths to buoy the large number of fans who have been inspired to make their own accomplishments in engineering and other fields, as a result of Doohan's work and his encouragement.
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Following his success with Star Trek, he supplemented his income and showed continued support for his fans by making numerous public appearances. Doohan often went to great lengths to buoy the large number of fans who have been inspired to make their own accomplishments in engineering and other fields, as a result of Doohan's work and his encouragement.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2021Star Trek: ProdigyScotty (voice)
- 1996The Daily ShowSelf
- 1996Homeboys in Outer SpacePippen
- 1995Charlie GraceSelf
- 1994DuckmanKardassian (voice)
- 1993Star Trek: Deep Space NineMr. Scott
- 1992The Ben Stiller Show
- 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationScotty
- 1985MacGyverSpeedy
- 1985Danger BayPete
- 1982Hotel
- 1980Magnum, P.I.Archie MacPherson
- 1978Jason of Star CommandCommander Canarvin
- 1973Star TrekMontgomery Scott (voice)
- 1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Detective Sgt. Brenner
- 1969Then Came BronsonDr. John Wilson
- 1966Star TrekScott
- 1966JerichoPastor Lutjens
- 1966Blue LightConners
- 1965The F.B.I.Claude Bell
- 1965Laredo
- 1965ConvoyLt. Wells
- 1964Daniel BooneBruce MacFarland
- 1964BewitchedWalter Brocken
- 1964The RoguesCutler
- 1964The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Phillip Bainbridge
- 1964Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaLawrence Tobin (uncredited)
- 1963The FugitiveDoctor
- 1963The Outer LimitsPolice Lt. Branch
- 1962The Gallant Men
- 1962The VirginianGeorge Mitchell
- 1962General Electric True
- 1961Ben Casey
- 1961The New BreedDr. Lennon
- 1961HazelGordon MacHeath
- 1960FestivalT. J.
- 1960First Person
- 1959The Twilight ZoneFather
- 1959BonanzaBill Collins
- 1957Hawkeye and the Last of the MohicansHarris
- 1955Folio
- 1955GunsmokeDavit
- 1955First Performance
- 1954On Camera
- 1953Space CommandPhil Mitchell, XSW1 Engineer
- 1951Tales of Tomorrow
- 1949SuspensePeters
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has James Doohan been in?
James Doohan is best known for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek, The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
When was James Doohan born?
James Doohan was born on March 3, 1920. (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
How old is James Doohan?
James Doohan died on July 20, 2005 at the age of 85.
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