James Doohan

Also known as James Montgomery Doohan

Canadian actor (1920–2005)

Person · Open Library

Works: 8

Top works

Star Trek - The Original Series, Vol. 3, Episodes 6 & 7
Independent Command
The rising
The privateer
Beam me up, Scotty

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Film & TV

Acting · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

James Montgomery "Jimmy" Doohan (March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) was a Canadian character and voice actor, best known for his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the television and film series Star Trek. His characterization of the Scottish Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise was one of the most recognizable elements in the Star Trek franchise, for which he also made several contributions…

Known for

Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies — Self - (archive footage)2022
Star Trek: Prodigy — Scotty (voice)2021
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault — (archive footage)2016
Underground Entertainment: The Movie — James (archive footage)2011
The Duke — Clive Chives1999
Through Dead Eyes — Barney Fredericks1999
Bug Buster — Sheriff Carlson

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Article

James Montgomery Doohan (/ˈduːən/; March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) was a Canadian actor, 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 has become 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 an Artillery Forward Observation Officer (FOO) and 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 was typecast and 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.