David McCallum
Acting
1933 – 2023 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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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.
★ 9.0NCISverse: The First 1,000
Film · 2024
Self
★ 7.2Batman vs. Robin
Film · 2015
Alfred Pennyworth
★ 7.3NCIS: New Orleans
TV series · 2014
Donald Mallard
★ 7.1Son of Batman
Film · 2014
Alfred Pennyworth
★ 8.2Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
TV series · 2010
Professor Paradox
★ 7.2Wonder Woman
Film · 2009
Zeus
★ 7.6Batman: The Brave and the Bold
TV series · 2008
Merlin
★ 6.7Batman: Gotham Knight
Film · 2008
Alfred Pennyworth
★ 8.3Ben 10: Alien Force
TV series · 2008
Paradox
Counting Out Time
Film · 2007
Himself
★ 6.5The Replacements
TV series · 2006
C.A.R.
★ 8.5Doctor Who: Origins
Film · 2006
Self (archive footage)
★ 7.6NCIS
TV series · 2003
Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard
★ 4.6Swindle
Film · 2002
Eddie
★ 4.0The Education of Max Bickford
TV series · 2001
Role
★ 10.0Deadline
TV series · 2000
Harry Hobbs
★ 6.0Cherry
Film · 1999
Mammy
★ 8.5The Titanic Chronicles
Film · 1999
Host
★ 8.3Beyond Titanic
Film · 1998
Self
★ 7.4Sex and the City
TV series · 1998
Duncan
Coming Home
TV series · 1998
Billy Fawcett
★ 5.4Coming Home
Film · 1998
Billy Fawcett
★ 3.8Death Game
Film · 1996
Malius
★ 7.3JAG
TV series · 1995
Donald Mallard
★ 7.7The Outer Limits
TV series · 1995
Joshua Hayward
★ 6.7VR.5
TV series · 1995
Dr. Joseph Bloom
Ancient Prophecies II: Countdown to Doomsday
Film · 1994
Self
★ 7.3Titanic: The Complete Story
Film · 1994
Narrator
Titanic
TV series · 1994
Narrator
★ 9.0Ancient Prophecies
Film · 1994
Self
★ 8.0Babylon 5
TV series · 1994
Dr. Vance Hendricks
★ 3.8Shattered Image
Film · 1994
Ben
★ 8.5Return to 'The Great Escape'
Film · 1993
Self
★ 5.0Dirty Weekend
Film · 1993
Reggie
★ 7.1seaQuest DSV
TV series · 1993
Frank Cobb
★ 7.2Heartbeat
TV series · 1992
Cooper
★ 5.9Hear My Song
Film · 1991
Jim Abbott
★ 6.5Fatal Inheritance
Film · 1991
Brandon Murphy
★ 6.0Trainer
TV series · 1991
John Grey
★ 6.8Lucky Chances
TV series · 1990
Bernard Dimes
★ 7.3Law & Order
TV series · 1990
Craig Holland
★ 6.8Cluedo
TV series · 1990
Professor Plum
★ 4.8The Haunting of Morella
Film · 1990
Gideon Locke
★ 7.0The Return of Sam McCloud
Film · 1989
Inspector Craig
★ 5.9Mother Love
TV series · 1989
Alex Vesey
★ 7.4Father Dowling Mysteries
TV series · 1989
Sir Robert
★ 4.3The Man Who Lived at the Ritz
Film · 1988
Charlie Ritz
★ 7.0Monsters
TV series · 1988
Boyle / 'The Feverman'
★ 7.0Wall of Tyranny
Film · 1988
Sgt. Kemper
★ 5.2The Wind
Film · 1986
John
★ 7.1Matlock
TV series · 1986
Philip Dudley
★ 9.092 Grosvenor Street
Film · 1985
Role
★ 7.2The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV series · 1985
Lieutenant Cavanaugh
★ 4.0Terminal Choice
Film · 1985
Dr. Giles Dodson
★ 6.0The Corvini Inheritance
Film · 1984
Frank Lane
★ 7.5Murder, She Wrote
TV series · 1984
Cyril Grantham
★ 6.5Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
TV series · 1984
Frank Lane
★ 7.2Master Ninja II
Film · 1984
Castile
★ 5.4The Master
TV series · 1984
Castile
★ 5.6The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair
Film · 1983
Illya Kuryakin
★ 7.5The A-Team
TV series · 1983
Ivan Tregorin
★ 5.9The Watcher in the Woods
Film · 1980
Paul Curtis
★ 6.9Hart to Hart
TV series · 1979
Geoffrey Atterton
★ 7.0Sapphire & Steel
TV series · 1979
Steel
★ 4.9King Solomon's Treasure
Film · 1979
Sir Henry Curtis
★ 7.1Kidnapped
TV series · 1979
Alan Breck Stewart
★ 5.6Dogs
Film · 1976
Harlan Thompson
★ 5.0The Kingfisher Caper
Film · 1975
Benedict Van Der Byl
★ 7.7The Invisible Man
Film · 1975
Dr. Daniel Westin
★ 6.2The Invisible Man
TV series · 1975
Dr. Daniel Westin
★ 7.5Frankenstein: The True Story
Film · 1974
Dr. Clervall
★ 8.4Frankenstein: The True Story
TV series · 1973
Dr. Henri Clerval
★ 6.7The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War
Film · 1973
Alexi Kaslov
★ 6.0The Screaming Skull
Film · 1973
Luke
★ 7.7Colditz
TV series · 1972
Flt. Lt. Simon Carter
★ 5.9She Waits
Film · 1972
Mark Wilson
★ 7.8Night Gallery
TV series · 1970
Dr. Joel Winter
★ 6.8Hauser's Memory
Film · 1970
Hillel Mondoro
★ 8.0The File on Devlin
Film · 1969
Kenneth Canfield
★ 7.0The Ravine
Film · 1969
Sergeant Stephen Holmann
★ 6.6Marcus Welby, M.D.
TV series · 1969
Brian Kenny
★ 5.6Mosquito Squadron
Film · 1969
Quint Monroe
★ 10.0Teacher, Teacher
Film · 1969
Hamilton Cade
★ 5.4How to Steal the World
Film · 1968
Illya Kuryakin
★ 5.0The Helicopter Spies
Film · 1968
Illya Kuryakin
★ 6.9Sol Madrid
Film · 1968
Sol Madrid
★ 6.0Three Bites of the Apple
Film · 1967
Stanley Thrumm
★ 5.1The Karate Killers
Film · 1967
Illya Kuryakin
★ 6.6The Spy in the Green Hat
Film · 1967
Illya Kuryakin
★ 6.0Italy's in Season
Film · 1967
Self
★ 5.5One of Our Spies Is Missing
Film · 1966
Illya Kuryakin
★ 5.1One Spy Too Many
Film · 1966
Illya Kuryakin
★ 8.5The Big T.N.T. Show
Film · 1965
Self - Host
★ 5.8Around the World Under the Sea
Film · 1965
Dr. Philip Volker
★ 6.8Please Don't Eat the Daisies
TV series · 1965
Illya Kuryakin
★ 5.6The Spy with My Face
Film · 1965
Illya Kuryakin
★ 6.4The Greatest Story Ever Told
Film · 1965
Judas Iskarioth
★ 5.9To Trap a Spy
Film · 1965
Illya Kuryakin
★ 7.2The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
TV series · 1964
Illya Kuryakin
★ 7.0The Unknown
Film · 1964
Tone Hobart
★ 10.0The Great Adventure
TV series · 1963
Capt. Hanning
★ 7.8The Outer Limits
TV series · 1963
Gwyllm Griffiths
★ 7.9The Great Escape
Film · 1963
Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
★ 6.5Freud: The Secret Passion
Film · 1962
Carl von Schlossen
★ 7.3Billy Budd
Film · 1962
Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer
★ 9.5Wuthering Heights
Film · 1962
Edgar
★ 5.1Sir Francis Drake
TV series · 1961
Lord Oakeshott
★ 6.7The Long and the Short and the Tall
Film · 1961
Pvt. Sammy Whitaker
★ 5.8Caroline of Rijeka
Film · 1961
Mr. George
★ 10.0Emma
TV series · 1960
Frank Churchill
★ 7.0Jungle Street
Film · 1960
Terry Collins
The Skin of Our Teeth
Film · 1959
Henry Antrobus
★ 5.0Our Mutual Friend
TV series · 1958
Eugene Wrayburn
★ 7.6A Night to Remember
Film · 1958
Assistant Wireless Operator Harold Bride
★ 7.2Violent Playground
Film · 1958
Johnnie Murphy
★ 7.7Perry Mason
TV series · 1957
Phillipe Bertain
★ 6.7Hell Drivers
Film · 1957
Jimmy Yately, Tom's brother
★ 7.3These Dangerous Years
Film · 1957
Role
★ 6.6The Secret Place
Film · 1957
Mike Wilson
★ 6.2Ill Met by Moonlight
Film · 1957
Sailor on Pick Up Ship (uncredited bit)
★ 5.2Robbery Under Arms
Film · 1957
Jim Marston
★ 6.0Armchair Theatre
TV series · 1956
Jimmy MacGrath
★ 8.8Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV series · 1951
Hamilton Cade
★ 3.5Sunday Night Theatre
TV series · 1950
Hugo