David McCallum

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 19, 1933

Died

September 25, 2023 (age 90)

Place of Birth

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Also Known As

David MacCallum

David Keith McCallum

David Keith McCallum Jr.

David McCallum

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

Filmography

2024FilmNCISverse: The First 1,000as Self2015FilmBatman vs. Robinas Alfred Pennyworth (voice)2014TVNCIS: New Orleansas Donald Mallard2014FilmSon of Batmanas Alfred Pennyworth (voice)2010TVBen 10: Ultimate Alienas Professor Paradox (voice)2009FilmWonder Womanas Zeus (voice)2008TVBatman: The Brave and the Boldas Merlin (voice)2008FilmBatman: Gotham Knightas Alfred Pennyworth (voice)2008TVBen 10: Alien Forceas Paradox (voice)2006TVThe Replacementsas C.A.R. (voice)2006FilmDoctor Who: Originsas Self (archive footage)2003TVNCISas Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard2002FilmSwindleas Eddie2001TVThe Education of Max Bickford2000TVDeadline1999FilmCherryas Mammy1999FilmTelevision: The First Fifty Yearsas Illya Kuryakin (archive footage)1999FilmThe Titanic Chroniclesas Host1998FilmBeyond Titanicas Self1998TVSex and the Cityas Duncan1998FilmMarch in Windy Cityas Daniel Paterson / Dimitri Petrovsky1998TVComing Homeas Billy Fawcett1996FilmDeath Gameas Malius1995TVJAGas Donald Mallard1995TVThe Outer Limitsas Joshua Hayward1995TVVR.5as Dr. Joseph Bloom1994FilmHealeras The Jackal1994FilmAncient Prophecies II: Countdown to Doomsdayas Self1994FilmTitanic: The Complete Storyas Narrator (voice)1994TVTitanicas Narrator1994FilmAncient Propheciesas Self1994TVBabylon 5as Dr. Vance Hendricks1994FilmShattered Imageas Ben1993FilmReturn to 'The Great Escape'as Self1993FilmDirty Weekendas Reggie1993TVseaQuest DSVas Frank Cobb1992TVHeartbeatas Cooper1991FilmHear My Songas Jim Abbott1991FilmFatal Inheritanceas Brandon Murphy1990TVLucky Chancesas Bernard Dimes1990TVLaw & Orderas Craig Holland1990TVCluedoas Professor Plum1990FilmThe Haunting of Morellaas Gideon Locke1989FilmThe Return of Sam McCloudas Inspector Craig1989TVMother Loveas Alex Vesey1989TVFather Dowling Mysteriesas Sir Robert1988FilmThe Man Who Lived at the Ritzas Charlie Ritz1988TVMonstersas The Feverman1988FilmWall of Tyrannyas Sgt. Kemper1986FilmThe Windas John1986TVMatlockas Philip Dudley1985Film92 Grosvenor Street1985TVThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presentsas Lieutenant Cavanaugh1985FilmTerminal Choiceas Dr. Giles Dodson1984FilmThe Corvini Inheritanceas Frank Lane1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Cyril Grantham1984TVHammer House of Mystery and Suspenseas Frank Lane1984FilmMaster Ninja IIas Castile1984TVThe Masteras Castile1983FilmThe Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affairas Illya Kuryakin1983TVThe A-Teamas Ivan Tregorin1982TVWoganas Self1980FilmThe Watcher in the Woodsas Paul Curtis1979TVHart to Hartas Geoffrey Atterton1979TVSapphire & Steelas Steel1979FilmKing Solomon's Treasureas Sir Henry Curtis1979TVKidnappedas Alan Breck Stewart1976FilmDogsas Harlan Thompson1975FilmThe Kingfisher Caperas Benedict Van Der Byl1975FilmThe Invisible Manas Dr. Daniel Westin1975TVThe Invisible Manas Dr. Daniel Westin1974FilmFrankenstein: The True Storyas Dr. Clervall1973TVFrankenstein: The True Storyas Dr. Henri Clerval1973FilmThe Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and Waras Alexi Kaslov1973FilmThe Screaming Skullas Luke1972TVColditzas Flt. Lt. Simon Carter1972FilmShe Waitsas Mark Wilson1970TVNight Galleryas Dr. Joel Winter1970FilmHauser's Memoryas Hillel Mondoro1969FilmThe File on Devlinas Kenneth Canfield1969FilmThe Ravineas Sergeant Stephen Holmann1969TVMarcus Welby, M.D.as Brian Kenny1969FilmMosquito Squadronas Quint Monroe1969FilmTeacher, Teacheras Hamilton Cade1968FilmHow to Steal the Worldas Illya Kuryakin1968FilmThe Helicopter Spiesas Illya Kuryakin1968FilmSol Madridas Sol Madrid1967FilmThree Bites of the Appleas Stanley Thrumm1967FilmThe Karate Killersas Illya Kuryakin1967FilmThe Spy in the Green Hatas Illya Kuryakin1967FilmItaly's in Seasonas Self1966FilmOne of Our Spies Is Missingas Illya Kuryakin1966FilmOne Spy Too Manyas Illya Kuryakin1965FilmThe Big T.N.T. Showas Self - Host1965FilmAround the World Under the Seaas Dr. Philip Volker1965TVPlease Don't Eat the Daisiesas Illya Kuryakin1965FilmThe Spy with My Faceas Illya Kuryakin1965FilmThe Greatest Story Ever Toldas Judas Iskarioth1965FilmTo Trap a Spyas Illya Kuryakin1964TVProfiles in Courageas John Adams1964TVVergißmeinnichtas Self1964TVThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.as Illya Kuryakin1964FilmThe Unknownas Tone Hobart1963TVThe Great Adventureas Capt. Hanning1963TVThe Outer Limitsas Gwyllm Griffiths1963FilmThe Great Escapeas Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'1962FilmFreud: The Secret Passionas Carl von Schlossen1962FilmBilly Buddas Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1962FilmWuthering Heightsas Edgar1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self1961TVSir Francis Drakeas Lord Oakeshott1961FilmThe Long and the Short and the Tallas Pvt. Sammy Whitaker1961FilmCaroline of Rijekaas Mr. George1960TVEmmaas Frank Churchill1960FilmJungle Streetas Terry Collins1959FilmThe Skin of Our Teethas Henry1958TVOur Mutual Friendas Eugene Wrayburn1958FilmA Night to Rememberas Assistant Wireless Operator Harold Bride1958FilmViolent Playgroundas Johnnie Murphy1957TVPerry Masonas Phillipe Bertain1957FilmHell Driversas Jimmy Yately, Tom's brother1957FilmThese Dangerous Years1957FilmThe Secret Placeas Mike Wilson1957FilmIll Met by Moonlightas Sailor on Pick Up Ship (uncredited bit)1957FilmRobbery Under Armsas Jim Marston1956TVArmchair Theatreas Jimmy MacGrath1951TVHallmark Hall of Fameas Hamilton Cade1944TVGolden Globe Awardsas Self - NomineeFilmAncient Prophecies III: New Visions of the Futureas Self

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