James Montgomery Doohan March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) was a Canadian actor, author and soldier, best known for his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the television and film series Star Trek. Doohan's characterization of the Scottish Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise was one of the most recognizable elements in the Star Trek franchise, and inspired many fans to pursue careers in engineering and other technical fields. He also made contributions behind the scenes, such as the initial development of the Klingon and Vulcan languages.
Prior to his acting career, Doohan served in the 14th Field Artillery Regiment of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. He also served as a pilot. He saw combat in Europe during World War II, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, in which he was wounded, apparently by friendly fire. After the war, he had extensive experience performing in radio and television, which led to his role as Scotty. Following the cancellation of the original Star Trek series, Doohan had limited success in finding other roles; he returned to play the character in the animated and film continuations of the series, and made frequent appearances at Star Trek conventions.
James Doohan has cameos in both Knight Rider 2000 and Charlie Grace playing himself, and in both, he riffs on his role as Scotty from Star Trek.
Select Filmography[]
- Space Command (1953) 150 episodes as Phil Mitchell
- Gunsmoke - Quint Asper Comes Home (1962) as Davit
- The Twilight Zone - Valley of the Shadow (1963) as Father
- Bonanza (1962-1963) 2 episodes
- The Outer Limits - Expanding Human (1964) as Police Lt. Branch
- Signpost to Murder (1964) movie as First Guard
- Voyage To The Bottom of the Sea (1964) - 2 episodes as Lawrence Tobin
- The Fugitive (1965) 2 episodes
- Bewitched - A Strange Little Visitor (1965) as Walter Brocken
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964-1966) 2 episodes
- Peyton Place (1965-1967) 27 episodes as Thomas
- The F.B.I. (1966) 2 episodes
- Fantastic Voyage (1966) movie as Dr. Sawyer
- Star Trek (1966-1969) 66 episodes
- Daniel Boone (1969-1970) 2 episodes
- Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973-1974) 22 episodes
- Jason of Star Command (1978) 16 episodes as Commander Canarvin
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) movie
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) movie
- Fantasy Island - Naughty Marietta/The Winning Ticket (1983) as Governor Gaspar d'Annard
- Magnum, P.I. - The Big Blow (1983) as Archie MacPherson
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) movie
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) movie
- Danger Bay - Put a Little Back (1988) as Pete
- Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) movie
- MacGyver - Harry's Will (1990) as Speedy
- Knight Rider 2000 (1991) movie
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) movie
- Star Trek: The Next Generation - Relics (1992)
- Star Trek: Generations (1994) movie
- Charlie Grace - It's in the Cards, Charlie (1996) as James Doohan
