David McCallum | Born 1933

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David McCallum has amazed many thanks to his extensive career on television. Originally from Scotland, he rose to fame thanks to his role as secret agent Ilya Kuryakin in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. His role in the television series earned him legions of fans due to his sleek appearance and his great portrayal of his character’s Russian alter ego. Despite his massive success during the show’s run from 1964 to 1968, he managed to achieve only modest success throughout the 20th century.

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In the 21st century, McCallum rose again to prominence, which can be credited to his role as Dr. Ducky Mallard in NCIS, which first aired in 2003. His character became one of the show’s most popular. As of 2022, he is active in the role. In addition to his acting career, he has a modestly successful music career spanning the 1960s and 1970s. Today, at age 89, he still remains active in the industry.

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