James Doohan
James Doohan
James Doohan (March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) was a Canadian actor, voice actor, and author, best known for his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the television and film series Star Trek.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
James Montgomery Doohan was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the youngest of four children of Sarah Frances (née Montgomery) and William Patrick Doohan, who both emigrated from Northern Ireland. He attended high school at Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School.
Military Service[edit | edit source]
During World War II, Doohan served with the Royal Canadian Artillery. He participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, where he was wounded, losing a finger.
Acting Career[edit | edit source]
After the war, Doohan began his acting career in radio before moving to television and film. He appeared in various roles in the 1950s and 1960s, but his breakthrough came with the role of Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in Star Trek: The Original Series, which aired from 1966 to 1969.
Star Trek[edit | edit source]
In Star Trek, Doohan portrayed the chief engineer of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), a role that made him famous. His character's catchphrase, "Beam me up, Scotty," became iconic, although the exact phrase was never actually spoken in the series. Doohan's portrayal of Scotty was notable for his use of a Scottish accent, which he developed himself.
Doohan reprised his role in the Star Trek: The Animated Series, as well as in seven of the Star Trek films, from Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) to Star Trek Generations (1994).
Later Career and Personal Life[edit | edit source]
After Star Trek, Doohan continued to work in television and film, often reprising his role as Scotty. He also made guest appearances on various shows and participated in Star Trek conventions.
Doohan was married three times and had seven children. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2004 and passed away on July 20, 2005, due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
James Doohan's portrayal of Scotty has left a lasting impact on popular culture and the science fiction genre. He is remembered for his contributions to Star Trek and his influence on the portrayal of engineers in media.
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