Deforest Kelley

Full Name:

Date of Birth:
January 20, 1920

Place of Birth:
Tarkio, Missouri, United States

Date of Death:
June 11, 1999

Place of Death:
Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, United States

Cause of Death:
Stomach cancer

Parents:
Walter Deforest Kelley Sr.
Clara B. Kelley

Education:
University of Southern California, studied pharmacy and drama

Spouse(s):
Jeanette C. Robbins, married 1949 – until death

Children:
Katherine Kelley (Mother: Jeanette C. Robbins) – DOB: 1951

Career / Professions:
Actor, Writer

Acting / Performance Credits:

1. Star Trek: The Original Series – Role: Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy, 1966–1969


2. Star Trek Films – Role: Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy, 1979–1991


3. Wagon Train – Role: Dr. “Doc” Brackett, 1961–1965


4. The Twilight Zone – Guest Role, 1959


5. Perry Mason – Guest Role, 1960



Directorial / Production Credits:
(None notable)

Writing / Publications:
(None notable)

Stage / Theater Credits:

1. Skipper Next to God – Role: Various, 1940s


2. Various regional theater productions in Missouri and California, 1940s–1950s



Awards and Honors:

1. Saturn Award – Best Supporting Actor, 1979


2. Star Trek Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 1985


3. TV Land Award – Icon Award, 2003 (posthumous)


4. Inkpot Award, 1980


5. Golden Boot Award, 1990



Likes and Dislikes / Personal Interests:
Favorite foods: Southern cuisine, comfort food
Favorite books: Western novels, biographies
Favorite music / artists: Jazz, classic country
Hobbies / other interests: Golf, model trains, sailing
Dislikes: Publicity-seeking behavior, smoking

Overview / Biography Summary:
Deforest Kelley was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy in the Star Trek franchise. Born in Tarkio, Missouri, Kelley initially studied pharmacy before pursuing acting. He appeared in numerous Westerns and television series before joining Star Trek in the 1960s, which made him a beloved cultural figure. Kelley continued to reprise his role in Star Trek films and was celebrated for his contributions to sci-fi television. He passed away from stomach cancer on June 11, 1999.

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