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James Doohan is a Actor Canadien born on 3 march 1920 at Vancouver (Canada)

James Doohan

James Doohan
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Birth name James Montgomery Doohan
Nationality Canada
Birth 3 march 1920 at Vancouver (Canada)
Death 20 july 2005 (at 85 years) at Redmond (USA)

James Montgomery "Jimmy" Doohan (/ˈduːən/ DOO-ən; March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) was a Canadian character and voice actor best known for his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the television and film series Star Trek. Doohan's characterization of the Scottish Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise was one of the most recognizable elements in the Star Trek franchise, for which he also made several contributions behind the scenes. James Doohan started the Klingon and Vulcan languages. Many of the characterizations, mannerisms, and expressions that he established for Scotty and other Star Trek characters have become entrenched in popular culture.

Following his success with Star Trek, he supplemented his income and made numerous public appearances. As a result of his portrayal of Scotty, Doohan inspired many fans to pursue careers in engineering and other technical fields.

Biography

Doohan was married three times and had seven children, four of them—Larkin, Deirdre, twins Christopher and Montgomery—with his first wife Janet Young, whom he divorced in 1964. His marriage to Anita Yagel in 1967-72 produced no children. In early 1974, he was introduced to 17-year-old fan Wende Braunberger at a theatre performance. They were married that same year, when they were 54 and 18, on October 12, 1974. Star Trek actor William Campbell served as best man. Doohan and Braunberger had three children: Eric, Thomas, and Sarah in 2000, around his 80th birthday. In his later years, Doohan suffered a multitude of health problems partially from his lifestyle, which included prodigious alcohol consumption, and partially from injuries sustained during WWII. These included diabetes, liver cirrhosis, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, and hearing loss. In July 2004, he announced that he was suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease and would be withdrawing from public life.

His sons Montgomery and Christopher appeared in Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979 and in the J. J. Abrams reboot Star Trek 2009. Simon Pegg, who played Scotty in the film, invited the Doohans to the premiere. For Star Trek Into Darkness in 2012, fans campaigned for Christopher Doohan gaining him a cameo in the transporter room. Chris Doohan plays Scotty in the 2013 web series Star Trek Continues.

Best films

Usually with

Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy
(10 films)
William Shatner
William Shatner
(12 films)
Walter Koenig
Walter Koenig
(11 films)
George Takei
George Takei
(11 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of James Doohan (28 films)

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Actor

Star Trek Beyond, 2h2
Directed by Justin Lin
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Political films, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Idris Elba, Simon Pegg
Roles Montgomery « Scotty » Scott
Rating69% 3.497353.497353.497353.497353.49735
2263. Sur une planète, le capitaine James T. Kirk agit à titre d'ambassadeur pour conclure un traité de paix entre deux peuples ennemis. En guise de cadeau, il apporte un artéfact qui faisait partie d'une puissante arme inconnue. Cependant, le chef de la planète s'emporte, croyant qu'on veut se moquer de lui et soumettre son peuple. Kirk tente de l'apaiser, mais le chef préfère attaquer Kirk, imité par ses congénères. Grâce à Scotty, Kirk retourne sur le vaisseau USS Enterprise. Après cette mission manquée, Kirk se questionne sur son rôle dans Starfleet. Après trois ans de mission et alors que son anniversaire approche — il aura un an de plus que son père quand il est mort —, il n'éprouve plus qu'ennui et malaise, même si son équipage est l'un des meilleurs selon ses dires.
The Duke
The Duke (1999)
, 1h28
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors John Neville, James Doohan, Courtnee Draper, Jeremy Maxwell, Oliver Muirhead, Judy Geeson
Roles Clive Chives
Rating44% 2.2196352.2196352.2196352.2196352.219635
When the kind hearted duke of the manor dies, he leaves his estate to his Black and Tan Coonhound, Hubert, with Charlotte the Butler's niece as his guardian. However, two greedy relatives have it in for the dog, as they scheme to take over the manor!
Bug Buster
Bug Buster (1998)
, 1h33
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror
Themes Comedy horror films
Actors Randy Quaid, Brenda Epperson, Katherine Heigl, James Doohan, George Takei, Meredith Salenger
Roles Sheriff Carlson
Rating39% 1.963881.963881.963881.963881.96388
After the mayor uses a potentially dangerous substance to protect the local plantation, the lakeside town of Mountview, in California, is attacked by a lethal species of large cockroach. After some of the town's inhabitants are killed, the mayor enlists the help of eccentric pest exterminator General George S. Merlin in order to prevent further harm to the local dwellers.
Star Trek: Generations, 1h57
Directed by David Carson, David Carson
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Time travel films, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Political films, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life, Robot films
Actors LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, William Shatner, Gates McFadden, Patrick Stewart
Roles Captain Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
Rating65% 3.2992053.2992053.2992053.2992053.299205
In the year 2293, retired Captain James T. Kirk, Montgomery Scott, and Pavel Chekov attend the maiden voyage of the Federation starship USS Enterprise-B, under the command of the unseasoned Capt. John Harriman. During the voyage, Enterprise is pressed into a rescue mission to save two El-Aurian ships from a strange energy ribbon. Enterprise is able to save some of the refugees before their ships are destroyed, but the starship becomes trapped in the ribbon. Kirk goes to deflector control to alter the deflector dish, allowing Enterprise to escape, but the trailing end of the ribbon rakes across Enterprise‍ '​s hull, exposing the section Kirk is in to space; he is presumed dead.
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1, 1h24
Directed by Gene Quintano
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action, Crime
Themes Buddy films
Actors Emilio Estevez, Samuel L. Jackson, Kathy Ireland, Frank McRae, Tim Curry, William Shatner
Roles Scotty
Rating61% 3.098653.098653.098653.098653.09865
In Los Angeles, Billie York (an uncredited Whoopi Goldberg) is murdered by a man dressed as a Wilderness Girl because she possesses a microfilm with the recipe to turn cocaine into Wilderness Girls cookies and she won't hand it over to the ones that seek it. Her former partner, Wes Luger (Samuel L. Jackson), takes the case in an attempt to avenge her death. As part of the terms for letting Luger taking the case, psychotic burned-out narcotics agent Jack Colt (Emilio Estevez) is assigned to the case with Luger. Under the advice of their captain (Frank McRae), they meet Dr. Harold Leacher (F. Murray Abraham) who informs Jack that the case has something to do with General Mortars (William Shatner) under whom Jack had worked during his days in Vietnam. Following Leacher's advice they pursue the villains, however, before the villains are apprehended, Luger must journey into his past to realize the right thing to do.
Amore!
Amore! (1993)

Genres Romance
Actors Jack Scalia, Kathy Ireland, George Hamilton, Elliott Gould, Katherine Helmond, Betsy Russell
Roles Dr. Landon
Rating45% 2.2987252.2987252.2987252.2987252.298725
Saul Schwartz (played by Jack Scalia) is a bored New York businessman who decides to change his life to become a Hollywood movie star but finds it harder than he expected.
Double Trouble
Directed by John Paragon
Genres Comedy, Action, Musical, Romance
Actors Timothy Stack, Lynne Marie Stewart, Steve Kanaly, Roddy McDowall, Troy Donahue, David Carradine
Roles Chief O'Brien
Rating42% 2.1122752.1122752.1122752.1122752.112275
David et Peter Jade sont des frères jumeaux qui ne se ressemblent qu'en apparence, leurs destins étant diamétralement opposés. En effet, le premier est le meilleur détective de Los Angeles, et l'autre le voleur le plus insaisissable qui soit! Mais une nuit, Peter va s'emparer d'un mystérieux objet qu'un certain Phillip Chamberlain, industriel véreux, veut récupérer à tout prix. Alors les deux frères ennemis vont devoir s'unir malgré leurs différences, afin d'empêcher le plus audacieux casse de tout les temps...
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, 1h53
Directed by Steven-Charles Jaffe, Nicholas Meyer, Ralph Winter
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Political films, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Leonard Nimoy, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols
Roles Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
Rating71% 3.598373.598373.598373.598373.59837
As a Klingon moon, Praxis, explodes without warning, the starship USS Excelsior, commanded by Captain Hikaru Sulu, is struck by the shock wave and its crew discovers that much of the moon has been obliterated. The loss of their key energy production facility and the destruction of the Klingon homeworld's ozone layer throws the Klingon Empire into turmoil. No longer able to maintain a hostile footing, the Klingons sue for peace with their longstanding enemy, the United Federation of Planets. Accepting the proposal before the Klingons revert to a more belligerent approach, Starfleet sends the USS Enterprise-A to meet with the Klingon Chancellor, Gorkon, and escort him to negotiations on Earth. Enterprise‍ '​s captain, James T. Kirk, whose son David was murdered by Klingons years earlier, opposes the negotiations and resents his assignment.
Knight Rider 2000, 1h31
Directed by Alan J. Levi
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action, Adventure
Actors David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Eugene Clark, Carmen Argenziano, William Daniels, James Doohan
Roles James 'Scotty' Doohan
Rating46% 2.30872.30872.30872.30872.3087
Thomas J. Watts (Mitch Pileggi) – a former cop turned psychotic killer, has been released from the prison and assassinates the mayor. Police officer Shawn McCormick (Susan Norman) confronts the masked Watts holding the next mayor hostage at gunpoint. She shoots Watts, who flees. Shawn finds the handgun used in the murder and hides it, not knowing what to do. The city's new mayor demands the gunman be found, but his fellow councilmen reprimand him for disarming the police and setting up the cryo-prison where the inmates "sleep away" their sentences and emerge the same people as before.
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, 1h42
Directed by William Shatner
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Political films, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols
Roles Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
Rating55% 2.7518352.7518352.7518352.7518352.751835
The crew of the newly commissioned USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-A) are enjoying shore leave after the starship's shakedown cruise goes poorly. At Yosemite National Park, Captain James T. Kirk is camping with Spock and Dr. Leonard McCoy. Their leave is interrupted when the Enterprise is ordered by Starfleet Command to rescue human, Klingon, and Romulan hostages on the planet Nimbus III. Learning of the Enterprise‍ '​s mission, the Klingon Captain Klaa decides to pursue Kirk for personal glory.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, 1h50
Directed by Leonard Nimoy
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Comic science fiction
Themes Films about animals, Space adventure films, Seafaring films, Transport films, Time travel films, Dans l'espace, Cétacé, Comedy science fiction films, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Political films, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life, Mise en scène d'un cétacé
Actors William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Leonard Nimoy, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig
Roles Scotty
Rating72% 3.6486253.6486253.6486253.6486253.648625
In 2286, a large cylindrical probe moves through space, sending out an indecipherable signal and disabling the power of ships it passes. As it takes up orbit around Earth, its signal disables the global power grid and generates planetary storms, creating catastrophic, sun-blocking cloud cover. Starfleet Command sends out a planetary distress call and warns starships not to approach Earth.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, 1h45
Directed by Leonard Nimoy
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Political films, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig
Roles Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
Rating65% 3.299783.299783.299783.299783.29978
The Federation Starship Enterprise returns to Earth following a battle with the superhuman Khan Noonien Singh, who tried to destroy the Enterprise by detonating an experimental terraforming device known as Genesis. The casualties of the fight include Admiral James T. Kirk's Vulcan friend, Spock, whose casket was launched into space and eventually landed on the planet created by the Genesis Device. On arriving at Earth Spacedock, Doctor Leonard McCoy begins to act strangely and is detained. Starfleet Admiral Morrow visits the Enterprise and informs the crew the ship is to be decommissioned; the crew is ordered not to speak about Genesis due to political fallout over the device.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, 1h53
Directed by Nicholas Meyer
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Monde imaginaire, Dans l'espace, Sur une planète fictive, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Political films, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors William Shatner, Ricardo Montalbán, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei
Roles Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
Rating76% 3.8480453.8480453.8480453.8480453.848045
In the year 2285, Admiral James T. Kirk oversees a simulator session of Captain Spock's trainees. In the simulation, Lieutenant Saavik commands the starship USS Enterprise on a rescue mission to save the crew of a damaged ship. When the Enterprise enters the Klingon Neutral Zone to reach the ship it is attacked by Klingon cruisers and critically damaged. The simulation is named the "Kobayashi Maru"—a no-win scenario designed to test the character of Starfleet officers. Later, Dr. McCoy joins Kirk on his birthday; seeing Kirk in low spirits, the doctor advises Kirk to get a new command and not grow old behind a desk.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture, 2h6
Directed by Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Robert Wise, Stephen Collins, Gene Roddenberry, Persis Khambatta
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Political films, Space opera, Films about extraterrestrial life, Robot films
Actors William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols
Roles Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
Rating64% 3.2005653.2005653.2005653.2005653.200565
In 2273, a Starfleet monitoring station, Epsilon Nine, detects an alien force, hidden in a massive cloud of energy, moving through space towards Earth. The cloud destroys three of the Klingon Empire's new K't'inga-class warships and the monitoring station en route. On Earth, the starship Enterprise is undergoing a major refit; her former commanding officer, James T. Kirk, has been promoted to Admiral and works in San Francisco as Chief of Starfleet Operations. Starfleet dispatches Enterprise to investigate the cloud entity as the ship is the only one in intercept range, requiring her new systems to be tested in transit.