DeForest Kelley
Actor, Dr. Leonard McCoy in Star Trek
Actor, Dr. Leonard McCoy in Star Trek
Performers & Entertainers
United States
An American actor achieved recognition for the role of Dr. Leonard McCoy in the original Star Trek television series and subsequent films. Studied at the H. Leslie New-com Theatre in Hollywood and began a career in radio and television before landing prominent roles in Westerns. Joined the cast of Star Trek in 1966, portraying the ship's chief medical officer, contributing to the show's cultural impact and legacy. Continued to reprise the role in multiple television series and films until the late 1990s. Starred in the films Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and others. Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1983.
Role of Dr. Leonard McCoy in Star Trek
Appearing in Star Trek films from 1979 to 1991
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