James Doohan
James Montgomery Doohan (March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) LVO was a Canadian actor and voice actor. He is best known for his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the movie and television series Star Trek. Doohan's character was one of the most typical elements in the Star Trek franchise.
James Doohan LVO | |
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Born | James Montgomery Doohan March 3, 1920 |
Died | July 20, 2005 | (aged 85)
Cause of death | Pneumonia, Alzheimer's disease |
Nationality | Canadian |
Other names | Jimmy Doohan |
Occupation | Actor, Voice actor |
Height | 180 cm (71 in) |
Spouse(s) | Wende Doohan (1974–2005) Anita Yagel (1967–1972) Janet Young (1949–1964) |
Doohan was also a veteran of World War II. After his success with Star Trek, he showed a lot of support through the years for his fans by making many public appearances.
James Doohan Media
The handprints of James Doohan in front of Hollywood Hills Amphitheater at Walt Disney World's Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park
Doohan (left) visiting NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center with pilot Bruce Peterson on April 13, 1967, in front of the Northrop M2-F2
Doohan's star on Hollywood Boulevard after his death
Other websites
- James Doohan on IMDb
- Doohan in Slashdot thread
- Washington Post obituary "The Actor, Boldly Going With the Flow"
- James Doohan at TV.com