James Doohan

Full Name:

Date of Birth:
March 3, 1920

Place of Birth:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Death:
July 20, 2005

Place of Death:
Redmond, Washington, United States

Cause of Death:
Respiratory failure

Parents:
Joseph Doohan
Sarah Frances Montgomery

Education:
Stanley Industrial School, Vancouver; later studied electronics and engineering

Spouse(s):
Jacqueline Doohan, married 1951 – until death 2005

Children:
Chris Doohan (Mother: Jacqueline Doohan) – DOB: March 19, 1959
Lorraine Doohan (Mother: Jacqueline Doohan) – DOB: November 7, 1954
Michael Doohan (Mother: Jacqueline Doohan) – DOB: July 8, 1957, DOD: August 18, 2019
Patrick Doohan (Mother: Jacqueline Doohan) – DOB: January 24, 1960, DOD: January 12, 2005
Sandra Doohan (Mother: Jacqueline Doohan) – DOB: February 10, 1962
Deborah Doohan (Mother: Jacqueline Doohan) – DOB: August 25, 1965

Career / Professions:
Actor, voice actor, musician, writer, engineer

Acting / Performance Credits:
1. Star Trek: The Original Series – Role: Montgomery “Scotty” Scott, 1966–1969


2. Star Trek: The Motion Picture – Role: Montgomery Scott, 1979


3. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – Role: Montgomery Scott, 1982


4. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock – Role: Montgomery Scott, 1984


5. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home – Role: 

Writing / Publications:
1. Beam Me Up, Scotty – Autobiography, 1996

Stage / Theater Credits:
1. Various stage productions in Vancouver – 1940s–1950s

Awards and Honors:
1. Saturn Award – Best Supporting Actor (Star Trek II), 1982


2. TV Land Icon Award – 2005


3. Golden Scroll of Merit, 1985

Likes and Dislikes / Personal Interests:
Favorite foods: Seafood, classic Canadian dishes
Favorite books: Historical fiction
Favorite music / artists: Jazz
Hobbies / other interests: Amateur radio, flying, engineering
Dislikes: Injustice, inefficiency

Overview / Biography Summary:
James Doohan was a Canadian actor and engineer, best known for his portrayal of Montgomery “Scotty” Scott in Star Trek: The Original Series and the subsequent films. His engineering background inspired the iconic technical expertise of his character. Doohan served in World War II as a Canadian soldier before pursuing acting. Beyond acting, he was a talented musician, author, and voice actor. He contributed significantly to the Star Trek franchise, earning a lasting legacy as one of the most beloved characters in sci-fi history.

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Thematic Genres / Labels:
Actor, voice actor, musician, author, Sci-fi, drama, television, film, stage, action


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