David McCallum
Biography
David McCallum is a Scottish actor and musician. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on September 19, 1933. McCallum gained recognition in the 1960s for his role in the television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. He also appeared in the 1963 film The Great Escape. In the 1970s, McCallum played Carter in the television series Colditz and Steel in Sapphire & Steel. Beginning in 2003, he gained renewed popularity for his role in the American television series NCIS. McCallum's known credits include 135 titles. He passed away on September 25, 2023, at the age of 90.
Career overview
David McCallum is a Scottish actor known for his work in television and film. He gained recognition in the 1960s for his role in the television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. McCallum's other notable television roles include Carter in Colditz and Steel in Sapphire & Steel. He also appeared in the American television series NCIS, beginning in 2003.
In film, McCallum is notable for his appearance in The Great Escape. His career spans multiple decades, with a wide range of roles in television and film. McCallum has worked in the entertainment industry for many years, with a significant portion of his work being in the United States.
McCallum's acting credits include numerous television series and films, with a total of 135 known credits. His work has been well-received, with a content score of 100. McCallum's contributions to the entertainment industry have been significant, with a lasting impact on the world of television and film.
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Full Filmography
140 titles- NCISverse: The First 1,000 (2024) as Self
- Batman vs. Robin (2015) as Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Donald Mallard
- Son of Batman (2014) as Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
- Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010) as Professor Paradox (voice)
- Wonder Woman (2009) as Zeus (voice)
- Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008) as Merlin (voice)
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as Paradox (voice)
- Batman: Gotham Knight (2008) as Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
- Counting Out Time (2007) as Himself
- The Replacements (2006) as C.A.R. (voice)
- Doctor Who: Origins (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- NCIS (2003) as Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard
- NCIS (2003) In Memory Of
- Swindle (2002) as Eddie
- The Education of Max Bickford (2001)
- Deadline (2000) as Harry Hobbs
- Cherry (1999) as Mammy
- The Titanic Chronicles (1999) as Host
- Television: The First Fifty Years (1999) as Illya Kuryakin (archive footage)
- Sex and the City (1998) as Duncan
- Coming Home (1998) as Billy Fawcett
- Beyond Titanic (1998) as Self
- Coming Home (1998) as Billy Fawcett
- March in Windy City (1998) as Daniel Paterson / Dimitri Petrovsky
- Death Game (1996) as Malius
- JAG (1995) as Donald Mallard
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Joshua Hayward
- VR.5 (1995) as Dr. Joseph Bloom
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Dr. Vance Hendricks
- Shattered Image (1994) as Ben
- Ancient Prophecies (1994) as Self
- Titanic (1994) as Narrator
- Titanic: The Complete Story (1994) as Narrator (voice)
- Ancient Prophecies II: Countdown to Doomsday (1994) as Self
- Healer (1994) as The Jackal
- seaQuest DSV (1993) as Frank Cobb
- Dirty Weekend (1993) as Reggie
- Return to 'The Great Escape' (1993) as Self
- Heartbeat (1992) as Cooper
- Hear My Song (1991) as Jim Abbott
- Trainer (1991) as John Grey
- Fatal Inheritance (1991) as Brandon Murphy
- Law & Order (1990) as Craig Holland
- Cluedo (1990) as Professor Plum
- Lucky Chances (1990) as Bernard Dimes
- The Haunting of Morella (1990) as Gideon Locke
- Father Dowling Mysteries (1989) as Sir Robert
- Mother Love (1989) as Alex Vesey
- The Return of Sam McCloud (1989) as Inspector Craig
- Monsters (1988) as Boyle / 'The Feverman'
- The Man Who Lived at the Ritz (1988) as Charlie Ritz
- Wall of Tyranny (1988) as Sgt. Kemper
- Matlock (1986) as Philip Dudley
- Az aranyifjú (1986)
- The Wind (1986) as John
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Lieutenant Cavanaugh
- Terminal Choice (1985) as Dr. Giles Dodson
- 92 Grosvenor Street (1985)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Cyril Grantham
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Drew Garrison
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Frank Lane
- The Master (1984) as Castile
- Master Ninja II (1984) as Castile
- The Corvini Inheritance (1984) as Frank Lane
- The A-Team (1983) as Ivan Tregorin
- The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair (1983) as Illya Kuryakin
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- The Watcher in the Woods (1980) as Paul Curtis
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Geoffrey Atterton
- Sapphire & Steel (1979) as Steel
- Kidnapped (1979) as Alan Breck Stewart
- King Solomon's Treasure (1979) as Sir Henry Curtis
- Dogs (1976) as Harlan Thompson
- The Invisible Man (1975) as Dr. Daniel Westin
- The Kingfisher Caper (1975) as Benedict Van Der Byl
- The Invisible Man (1975) as Dr. Daniel Westin
- Frankenstein: The True Story (1974) as Dr. Clervall
- Frankenstein: The True Story (1973) as Dr. Henri Clerval
- The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War (1973) as Alexi Kaslov
- The Screaming Skull (1973) as Luke
- Colditz (1972) as Flt. Lt. Simon Carter
- She Waits (1972) as Mark Wilson
- Night Gallery (1970) as Dr. Joel Winter
- Hauser's Memory (1970) as Hillel Mondoro
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Brian Kenny
- Teacher, Teacher (1969) as Hamilton Cade
- Mosquito Squadron (1969) as Quint Monroe
- The File on Devlin (1969) as Kenneth Canfield
- The Ravine (1969) as Sergeant Stephen Holmann
- How to Steal the World (1968) as Illya Kuryakin
- The Helicopter Spies (1968) as Illya Kuryakin
- Sol Madrid (1968) as Sol Madrid
- The Karate Killers (1967) as Illya Kuryakin
- The Spy in the Green Hat (1967) as Illya Kuryakin
- Three Bites of the Apple (1967) as Stanley Thrumm
- Italy's in Season (1967) as Self
- One Spy Too Many (1966) as Illya Kuryakin
- One of Our Spies Is Missing (1966) as Illya Kuryakin
- Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1965) as Illya Kuryakin
- The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as Judas Iskarioth
- The Spy with My Face (1965) as Illya Kuryakin
- The Big T.N.T. Show (1965) as Self - Host
- To Trap a Spy (1965) as Illya Kuryakin
- Around the World Under the Sea (1965) as Dr. Philip Volker
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Illya Kuryakin
- Vergißmeinnicht (1964) as Self
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as John Adams
- The Unknown (1964) as Tone Hobart
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Gwyllm Griffiths
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Tone Hobart
- The Great Escape (1963) as Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
- The Great Adventure (1963) as Capt. Hanning
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Freud: The Secret Passion (1962) as Carl von Schlossen
- Billy Budd (1962) as Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer
- Wuthering Heights (1962) as Edgar
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Lord Oakeshott
- The Long and the Short and the Tall (1961) as Pvt. Sammy Whitaker
- Caroline of Rijeka (1961) as Mr. George
- Jungle Street (1960) as Terry Collins
- Emma (1960) as Frank Churchill
- The Skin of Our Teeth (1959) as Henry Antrobus
- A Night to Remember (1958) as Assistant Wireless Operator Harold Bride
- Violent Playground (1958) as Johnnie Murphy
- Our Mutual Friend (1958) as Eugene Wrayburn
- Perry Mason (1957) as Phillipe Bertain
- Hell Drivers (1957) as Jimmy Yately, Tom's brother
- Ill Met by Moonlight (1957) as Sailor on Pick Up Ship (uncredited bit)
- Robbery Under Arms (1957) as Jim Marston
- These Dangerous Years (1957)
- The Secret Place (1957) as Mike Wilson
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Narrator
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Jimmy MacGrath
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Hamilton Cade
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Kenneth Canfield
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Hugo
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Ancient Prophecies III: New Visions of the Future as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David McCallum best known for?
David McCallum is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Batman vs. Robin (2015), NCIS: New Orleans (2014), Son of Batman (2014), Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010).
When and where was David McCallum born?
David McCallum was born on September 19, 1933 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. They passed away on September 25, 2023.
How many credits does David McCallum have?
David McCallum has accumulated over 140 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2024.
What is David McCallum's background in cinema and television?
David McCallum is a Scottish actor and musician. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on September 19, 1933. McCallum gained recognition in the 1960s for his role in the television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. He also appeared in the 1963 film The Great Escape. In the 1970s, McCallum played Carter in the television seri...