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David McCallum

Birth Place: Glasgow, SCOTLAND

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David McCallum BIO

David Keith McCallum (19 September 1933 – 25 September 2023) was a Scottish actor and musician. He gained wide recognition in the 1960s for playing secret agent Illya Kuryakin in the television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. His other notable television roles include Simon Carter in Colditz (1972–1974) and Steel in Sapphire & Steel (1979–1982). Beginning in 2003, McCallum gained renewed international popularity for his role as NCIS medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard in the American television series NCIS, which he played for 20 seasons until his death. On film, McCallum notably appeared in The Great Escape (1963), and as Judas Iscariot in The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965).

David McCallum STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Dr. Danziger

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Joseph II

[West End]
Original London Production, 1991
Lewis Carroll

[Broadway]
1976
William Warren [Replacement]

Sidney Nichols [Replacement]

Stu Franklyn [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1968
Julian

David McCallum Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2012] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]

David McCallum Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

David McCallum, The Philanthropist

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Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading


Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.

WATCHER IN THE WOODS Musical Will Get Workshop in 2024


Producer Douglas Thompson announced development of the musical WATCHER IN THE WOODS, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall, with music by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, and directed by Saki Kawamura.

Wayne Brady, Jordin Sparks & More Join DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 31


Wayne Brady, Jordin Sparks, and more will be joined by a Real Housewife, a Bachelorette and a drag queen superstar, and more in season 31 of Dancing With the Stars. Fan-favorite pro dancers Mark Ballas and Louis van Amstel will also make a return to the ballroom. Check out the complete list of contestants and their professional partners below!

A TALE OF TWO CITIES COBBLED TOGETHER BY THE BROTHERS LOVEJOY Will Be Performed as Part of Centenary Stage Company Fringe Festival This Month


A Tale of Two Cities Cobbled Together by the Brothers Lovejoy, written and directed by Craig Fols, is an unconventional version of Charles Dickens’ classic, as re-enacted by two brothers played by Ezra Barnes (Avery Lovejoy) and Michael Gabriel Goodfriend, (Bunce Lovejoy). 

Sundance Now Announces September Slate


Sundance Now has announced its September slate.

RARE INDULGENCE to Receive Industry Reading; Lewis J. Stadlen and More to Star


On Tuesday, October 15, 2019 there will be an industry reading of Rare Indulgence, a new dark comedy by Bruce J. Robinson at 1 and 4 PM in Theatre 4 of Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with GREATER CLEMENTS


Get a sneak peek inside rehearsals for Lincoln Center Theater's production of Samuel D. Hunter's new play, Greater Clements, directed by Davis McCallum

NCIS Team Tirelessly Search for Gibb and McGee on Rebroadcast of 15th Season Premiere on Today


House Divided Two months after Gibbs and McGee were last seen fighting an elusive group of rebels in a Paraguay jungle, the NCIS team in D.C. tirelessly searches for their missing colleagues. Also, Vance and Torres are summoned to a congressional hearing regarding the fallout from the Paraguay mission, on a rebroadcast of the 15th season premiere of NCIS, Today, Dec. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 9/26/17.)

NCIS Team Tirelessly Search for Gibb and McGee on Rebroadcast of 15th Season Premiere on 12/26


House Divided Two months after Gibbs and McGee were last seen fighting an elusive group of rebels in a Paraguay jungle, the NCIS team in D.C. tirelessly searches for their missing colleagues. Also, Vance and Torres are summoned to a congressional hearing regarding the fallout from the Paraguay mission, on a rebroadcast of the 15th season premiere of NCIS, Tuesday, Dec. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 9/26/17.)

Mario Bello Joins Cast of NCIS as Series Regular


CBS announced today that Maria Bello has joined the cast of NCIS as a series regular and will be introduced in the season's fourth episode. The 15th season of NCIS premieres Tuesday, Sept. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

Annaleigh Ashford, Danny Burstein, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Nikki M. James and More to Channel the Bard for 2017 Shakespeare in the Park Season


The Public Theater announced initial casting today for the 2017 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, beginning Tuesday, May 23 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, continuing a 55-year tradition of free theater in Central Park.

JULIUS CAESAR and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Slated for The Public's 2017 Shakespeare in the Park Season


The Public Theater announced the line-up today for the 2017 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, continuing a 55-year tradition of free theater in Central Park.

Park Theatre to Salute Veterans at Special Movie Night


The Park Theatre is honoring military veterans and their families at a program that includes the screening of the MGM WWII epic film, The Great Escape on Saturday, November 12th at Jaffrey Woman's Club in downtown Jaffrey. The film is the final presentation of the 10th Annual Free Movie Festival produced by The Park Theatre.

Plays by Sarah Ruhl, Bryna Turner Join Lincoln Center Theater's 2016-17 Season


Lincoln Center Theater has announced two new productions for its 2016-2017 season: HOW TO TRANSCEND A HAPPY MARRIAGE, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, and an LCT3 production of BULL IN A CHINA SHOP, a new play by Bryna Turner.

Wilmer Valderamma Joins Cast of CBS Hit Drama Series NCIS


Wilmer Valderrama has joined the cast of NCIS, television's #1 drama, as a series regular. Valderrama will play a once grounded NCIS field agent who accepted a deep cover assignment years ago and never resurfaced.

Fusion Premieres Documentary FIGHT TO JUSTICE: DAVID AND ME Tonight


FUSION today announced the television premiere of the feature documentary FIGHT TO JUSTICE: DAVID AND ME, a gritty, gut-wrenching doc about two unlikely friends – a convicted murderer and a young filmmaker.

First Lady Michelle Obama Appears on CBS's NCIS in Support of 'Joining Forces'


First Lady Michelle Obama will appear in an NCIS episode in conjunction with “Joining Forces,” a nationwide initiative supporting service members, veterans and their families, tonight, May 3 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

First Lady Michelle Obama to Appear on CBS's NCIS in Support of 'Joining Forces'


First Lady Michelle Obama will appear in an NCIS episode in conjunction with “Joining Forces,” a nationwide initiative supporting service members, veterans and their families, on Tuesday, May 3 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

Review Roundup: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. Gets Revamped for the Big Screen


Henry Cavill stars in the newest action-comedy, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.

David McCallum FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David McCallum been in?

David McCallum has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has David McCallum been in?

David McCallum has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was David McCallum's first West End show?

David McCallum's first West End show was The Hunting Of The Snark which opened in 1991

What awards has David McCallum been nominated for?

David McCallum has been nominated for the Outstanding Actor in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in The Philanthropist.

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