History Creator / DavidMcCallum

His musical exploits are less well known, but were also varied. He played oboe and guitar, sang, composed and was known to conduct the occasional orchestra. During the height of his fame with ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', he [[TheCastShowOff wrote and played guitar on a duet he sang]] with Music/NancySinatra in one episode and also released four instrumental albums. His 1967 instrumental tune "The Edge" was famously sampled by Music/DrDre on his 2000 single "The Next Episode".

Although his roles were many and varied (he worked on stage, television and films on at least three continents: Europe/UK, North America and Australasia), some common themes cropped up from time to time. He once (or twice) joked that his tombstone would read "Here lies Illya Kuryakin" and not only did he reprise the role for the ReunionShow of ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'' in the 80s, but also when he guest-starred on ''Series/TheATeam'' later that decade the character he played was a thinly disguised parody of Illya. Also his character in ''Series/SapphireAndSteel'' was in some ways a supernatural version, being a coldly efficient transdimensional agent. However, many of his earliest roles were as often-delinquent teenagers in [[TheFifties 1950s]] British social realist dramas. Another theme is UsefulNotes/WorldWarII Allied [=POWs=] intent on escaping, which describes his characters in ''Film/TheGreatEscape'' and ''Series/{{Colditz}}''. And he is one of only five actors to have appeared in both the [[Series/TheOuterLimits1963 1960s]] and [[Series/TheOuterLimits1995 1990s]] versions of ''The Outer Limits''.

* ''Film/TeacherTeacher'' (NBC, 1969) Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation, based on a play by Ellison Carroll. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYEfiw7hPxE excerpt here]].

* ''WesternAnimation/BatmanGothamKnight'', ''WesternAnimation/SonOfBatman'', ''WesternAnimation/BatmanVsRobin'': Alfred Pennyworth.

[[caption-width-right:338:[[FunWithAcronyms U.N.C.L.E. or N.C.I.S.]] - You just gotta love this guy!]]

David Keith [=McCallum=] (September 19, 1933 – September 25, 2023) was a UsefulNotes/{{Scot|land}}tish[=-born=] actor, musician, forensic science expert and author whose career spanned more than six decades. Many of his acting roles were in "genre" films and television, a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[FakeRussian Illya Kuryakin]] in ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', but in the new millennium, he is equally or more well known as [[CoolOldGuy Dr Donald "Ducky" Mallard]] in ''Series/{{NCIS}}''.

Although his roles were many and varied (he worked on stage, television and films on at least three continents: Europe/UK, North America and Australasia), some common themes cropped up from time to time. He once (or twice) joked that his tombstone would read "Here lies Illya Kuryakin" and not only did he reprise the role for the ReunionShow of ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'' in the 80s, but also when he guest-starred on ''Series/TheATeam'' later that decade the character he played was a thinly disguised parody of Illya. Also his character in ''Series/SapphireAndSteel'' was in some ways a supernatural version, being a coldly efficient transdimensional agent. Another theme is UsefulNotes/WorldWarII Allied [=POWs=] intent on escaping, which describes his characters in ''Film/TheGreatEscape'' and ''Series/{{Colditz}}''. And he is one of only five actors to have appeared in both the [[Series/TheOuterLimits1963 1960s]] and [[Series/TheOuterLimits1995 1990s]] versions of ''The Outer Limits''.

His musical exploits are less well known, but also varied. He played oboe and guitar, sings, composes and was known to conduct the occasional orchestra. During the height of his fame with ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', he [[TheCastShowOff wrote and played guitar on a duet he sang]] with Music/NancySinatra in one episode and also released four instrumental albums. His 1967 instrumental tune "The Edge" was famously sampled by Music/DrDre on his 2000 single "The Next Episode".

** He also plays the same role in the precursor series ''Series/{{JAG}}'' and successor ''Series/NCISNewOrleans''.

David Keith [=McCallum=] (September 19, 1933 - September 25, 2023) was a UsefulNotes/{{Scot|land}}tish[=-born=] actor, musician, forensic science expert and author whose career spanned more than six decades. Many of his acting roles were in "genre" films and television, a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[FakeRussian Illya Kuryakin]] in ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', but in the new millennium, he is equally or more well known as [[CoolOldGuy Dr Donald "Ducky" Mallard]] in ''Series/{{NCIS}}''.

[=McCallum's=] wrote a novel, a crime thriller called ''[[http://sandstonepress.com/news/2015/7/27/david-mccallum-publishes-debut-crime-novel-with-sandstone-press Once a Crooked Man]]'', which was published in January 2016.

David Keith [=McCallum=] (born 19 September, 1933 in UsefulNotes/{{Glasgow}}, UsefulNotes/{{Scotland}}) is a Scottish-born actor, musician, forensic science expert, and now author whose career has spanned more than six decades. Many of his acting roles have been in "genre" films and television, a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[FakeRussian Illya Kuryakin]] in ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', but in the new millennium, he is equally or more well known as [[CoolOldGuy Dr Donald "Ducky" Mallard]] in ''Series/{{NCIS}}''.

Although his roles have been many and varied (he has worked on stage, television and films on at least three continents: Europe/UK, North America and Australasia), some common themes crop up from time to time. He once (or twice) joked that his tombstone would read "Here lies Illya Kuryakin" and not only did he reprise the role for the ReunionShow of ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'' in the 80s, but also when he guest-starred on ''Series/TheATeam'' later that decade the character he played was a thinly disguised parody of Illya. Also his character in ''Series/SapphireAndSteel'' was in some ways a supernatural version, being a coldly efficient transdimensional agent. Another theme is UsefulNotes/WorldWarII Allied [=POWs=] intent on escaping, which describes his characters in ''Film/TheGreatEscape'' and ''Series/{{Colditz}}''. And he is one of only five actors to have appeared in both the [[Series/TheOuterLimits1963 1960s]] and [[Series/TheOuterLimits1995 1990s]] versions of ''The Outer Limits''.

His musical exploits are less well known, but also varied. He plays oboe and guitar, sings, composes and has been known to conduct the occasional orchestra. During the height of his fame with ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', he [[TheCastShowOff wrote and played guitar on a duet he sang]] with Music/NancySinatra in one episode and also released four instrumental albums. His 1967 instrumental tune "The Edge" was famously sampled by Music/DrDre on his 2000 single "The Next Episode".

Has a [[https://www.facebook.com/DavidMcCallumWriter/ Facebook page]].

[=McCallum's=] first novel, a crime thriller called ''[[http://sandstonepress.com/news/2015/7/27/david-mccallum-publishes-debut-crime-novel-with-sandstone-press Once a Crooked Man]]'', was published in January 2016.

To say that he is a multi-talented veteran with a long and successful career might be considered something of an understatement.

* ''Freud'' (1962) - [[OedipusComplex Carl von Schlossen]]

* Creator/NationalGeographic's ''Taboo'' (2002) - Narrator

His musical exploits are less well known, but also varied. He plays oboe and guitar, sings, composes and has been known to conduct the occasional orchestra. During the height of his fame with ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', he [[TheCastShowOff wrote and played guitar on a duet he sang with Nancy Sinatra]] in one episode and also released four instrumental albums. His 1967 instrumental tune "The Edge" was famously sampled by Music/DrDre on his 2000 single "The Next Episode".

David Keith [=McCallum=] (born 19 September, 1933 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish-born actor, musician, forensic science expert, and now author whose career has spanned more than six decades. Many of his acting roles have been in "genre" films and television, a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[FakeRussian Illya Kuryakin]] in ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', but in the new millennium, he is equally or more well known as [[CoolOldGuy Dr Donald "Ducky" Mallard]] in ''Series/{{NCIS}}''.

* ''Series/TheOuterLimits1995'' - Joshua Hayward in "Feasibility Study"'

* ''Series/TheOuterLimits1963'' - Gwyllim Griffiths in "The Sixth Finger" and Tone Hobart in "The Forms of Things Unknown"

* ''WesternAnimation/Ben10AlienForce'', ''WesternAnimation/Ben10UltimateAlien'', ''WesternAnimation/Ben10Omniverse'', ''Creator/CartoonNetwork Universe: [=FusionFall=]'': [[{{Expy}} Professor]] [[Series/DoctorWho Paradox]]

David Keith [=McCallum=] (born 19 September, 1933) is a Scottish-born actor, musician, forensic science expert, and now author whose career has spanned more than six decades. Many of his acting roles have been in "genre" films and television, a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[FakeRussian Illya Kuryakin]] in ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', but in the new millennium, he is equally or more well known as [[CoolOldGuy Dr Donald "Ducky" Mallard]] in ''Series/{{NCIS}}''.

His musical exploits are less well known, but also varied. He plays oboe and guitar, sings, composes and has been known to conduct the occasional orchestra. During the height of his fame with ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', he [[TheCastShowOff wrote and played guitar on a duet he sang with Nancy Sinatra]] in one episode and also released four instrumental albums.

Although his roles have been many and varied (he has worked on stage, television and films on at least three continents: Europe/UK, North America and Australasia), some common themes crop up from time to time. He once (or twice) joked that his tombstone would read "Here lies Illya Kuryakin" and not only did he reprise the role for the ReunionShow of ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'' in the 80s, but also when he guest-starred on ''Series/TheATeam'' later that decade the character he played was a thinly disguised parody of Illya. Also his character in ''Series/SapphireAndSteel'' was in some ways a supernatural version, being a coldly efficient transdimensional agent. Another theme is UsefulNotes/WorldWarII Allied [=POWs=] intent on escaping, which describes his characters in ''Film/TheGreatEscape'' and ''Series/{{Colditz}}''. And he is one of only five actors to have appeared in both the [[Series/TheOuterLimits1963 1960s]] and [[Series/TheOuterLimits1995 1990s]] versions of ''Series/TheOuterLimits''.

->''"It’s interesting because I’ve done a few shows in my life that are still... 'extant' I think is the word. ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'' seems to be absolutely timeless and go on forever. ''Series/TheOuterLimits'' is another show.... ''Series/SapphireAndSteel'' falls into that. And I think it’s because there is that element of 'cult'."''

->''"It’s interesting because I’ve done a few shows in my life that are still... 'extant' I think is the word. ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'' seems to be absolutely timeless and go on forever. ''[[Series/TheOuterLimits1963 The Outer Limits]]'' is another show.... ''Series/SapphireAndSteel'' falls into that. And I think it’s because there is that element of 'cult'."''

->''"It’s interesting because I’ve done a few shows in my life that are still... 'extant' I think is the word. ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'' seems to be absolutely timeless and go on forever. ''Series/TheOuterLimits1963'' is another show.... ''Series/SapphireAndSteel'' falls into that. And I think it’s because there is that element of 'cult'."''

His musical exploits are less well known, but also varied. He plays oboe and guitar, sings, composes and has been known to conduct the occasional orchestra. During the height of his fame with ''Series/TheManFromUNCLE'', he [[TheCastShowOff wrote and played guitar on a duet he sang with Nancy Sinatra]] in one episode and also released four instrumental records.

* ''Series/TheOuterLimits1995'' - Joshua Hayward in ''Feasibility Study''

* ''WesternAnimation/Ben10AlienForce'', ''WesternAnimation/Ben10UltimateAlien'', ''WesternAnimation/Ben10Omniverse'', ''Creator/CartoonNetwork Universe: [=FusionFall=]'': Parallax