History Creator / DavidMcCallum

->''"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'."''

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!!This actor's works provide examples of:
* StuntCasting: [[invoked]] When he guest starred in an episode of the final season of ''Series/TheATeam'' with his ''U.N.C.L.E'' co-star Creator/RobertVaughn, [=McCallum=] again played a Russian spy. They titled the episode "The Say U.N.C.L.E. Affair".

David Keith [=McCallum=] (born 19 September, 1933) is a Scottish-born actor, musician 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}}''.

->''"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'."''

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

* ''Creator/CartoonNetwork Universe: [=FusionFall=]'' (online game): Parallax

David Keith [=McCallum=] (19 September, 1933-) is a Scottish-born actor, musician 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 60s]] and [[Series/TheOuterLimits1995 90s]] versions of ''Series/TheOuterLimits''.

His 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]]'' will be published in January 2016.

** also reprised the role for the ReunionShow ''The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair''
** and when he [[StuntCasting guest starred]] in an episode of the final season of ''Series/TheATeam'' with his U.N.C.L.E co-star Creator/RobertVaughn, he again played a Russian spy and they titled the episode "The Say U.N.C.L.E. Affair"

* ''The Invisible Man'' (1975 US TV Series) - Dr. Daniel Westin

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

->''"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'."''

* ''Kidnapped'' (1978 TV Mini-Series) - Alan Breck Stewart

David Keith [=McCallum=] (19 September, 1933-) is a Scottish-born actor, musician and now author whose career has spanned more than six decades. Many of his acting roles have been in "genre" films and television and he might have been considered a premier example of HeyItsThatGuy, except that a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[{{Lzherusskie}} 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}}''.

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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 WWII 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 60s]] and [[Series/TheOuterLimits1995 90s]] versions of ''Series/TheOuterLimits''.

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 WWII 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 60s]] and [[Series/TheOuterLimits1995 90s]] 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'."''

* ''Series/TheOuterLimits1963'' - Gwyllim Griffiths in ''The Sixth Finger''

->''"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 in 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 absolutely timeless and go on forever. Series/TheOuterLimits is another show. ..... Series/SapphireAndSteel falls in that. And I think it’s because there is that element of 'cult'."''

His musical exploits are less well known, but also varied. His 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.

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His musical exploits are less well known, but also varied. His 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]] and also released four instrumental records.

David Keith [=McCallum=] (19 September, 1933-) is a Scottish-born actor, musician and now author whose career has spanned more than six decades. Many of his acting roles have been in "genre" films and television and he might be considered a premier example of HeyItsThatGuy, except that a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[{{Lzherusskie}} 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 WWII 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 60s]] and [[Series/TheOuterLimits1995 90s]] versions of ''Series/TheOuterLimits''.

* ''Series/Colditz'' - Flt. Lt. Simon Carter

David Keith [=McCallum=] (19 September, 1933-) is a Scottish-born actor, musician and now author whose career has spanned more than six decades. Many of his acting roles have been in "genre" films and television and he might be considered a premier example of HeyItsThatGuy, except a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[{{Lzherusskie}} 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}}''.

** and when he [[StuntCasting guest starred]] in an episode of the final season of ''Series/TheATeam'' with his U.N.C.L.E co-star Robert Vaughn, he again played a Russian spy and they titled the episode "The Say U.N.C.L.E. Affair"

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Although his roles have been many and varied (he has worked on stage, television and films on three continents: Europe/UK, North America and Australasia), some common theme 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 WWII 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 60s]] and [[Series/TheOuterLimits1995 90s]] versions of ''Series/TheOuterLimits''.

David Keith [=McCallum=] (19 September, 1933-) is a Scottish-born actor, musician and now author whose career has spanned more than six decades, working in productions on at least three continents (Europe/UK, North America and Australasia). Many of his acting roles have been in "genre" films and television and he might be considered a premier example of HeyItsThatGuy, except a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[{{Lzherusskie}} 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}}''.

David Keith [=McCallum=] (19 September, 1933-) is a Scottish-born actor, musician and now author whose career has spanned more than six decades, working in productions on at least three continents (Europe/UK, North America and Australasia). Many of his acting roles have been in "genre" films and television and he might be considered a premier example of HeyItsThatGuy, except a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[{{Lzherusskie}} 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}}.

David Keith [=McCallum=] (19 September, 1933-) is a Scottish-born actor, musician and now author whose career has spanned more than six decades, working in productions on at least three continents (Europe/UK, North America and Australasia). Many of his acting roles have been in "genre" films and television and he might be considered a premier example of HeyItsThatGuy, except a few of his more famous roles are quite frankly iconic. His most famous 20th century role was that of [[{{Lzherusskie}} 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.