David McCallum
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Biography
David McCallum (September 19, 1933 - September 25, 2023) was a Scottish actor and musician. He gained wide recognition in the 1960s for playing secret agent Illya Kuryakin in the television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. His other notable television roles include Carter in Colditz (1972–1974) and Steel in Sapphire & Steel (1979–1982). Beginning in 2003, McCallum gained renewed international popularity for his role as NCIS medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard in the American television series NCIS. On film, McCallum notably appeared in The Great Escape (1963).
He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to David McCallum Sr., an orchestral violinist, and Dorothy (née Dorman), a cellist. He began his acting career in the early 1950s, appearing in British television shows and films. In 1957, he moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in American cinema.
His breakthrough role came in 1964 when he was cast as Illya Kuryakin in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. The show was a huge success, and he became an international star. After the show ended in 1968, he continued to act in films and television shows, but he never achieved the same level of success.
In 2003, he was cast as Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard in NCIS. The show was a critical and commercial success, and McCallum became one of the most popular members of the cast. He remained with the show for a 20-year run, and became the longest-serving cast member.
In addition to his acting career, he was also a musician. He has released several albums of folk and pop music, and he also toured extensively.
Known For
NCIS
Murder, She Wrote
The A-Team
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Perry Mason
Matlock
Heartbeat
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Sex and the City
NCIS: New Orleans
Night Gallery
Profiles in Courage
Babylon 5
The Outer Limits
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
JAG
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Father Dowling Mysteries
The Education of Max Bickford
seaQuest DSV
Deadline
Frankenstein: The True Story
Casino Royale
Batman: Gotham Knight
Wonder Woman
The Great Escape
Son of Batman
Lucky Chances
The Problem Solverz
Batman vs. Robin
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Law & Order
Titanic
The Invisible Man
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