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- Category: Television
- Unveiled: 31 Aug 2004
- Star rank: 390
- Address:
7001 Hollywood Blvd - Position: 4 tiles from the curb, facing west
- GPS location:
34.101667, -118.342611
James Doohan
Biography
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. Many of the characterizations, mannerisms, and expressions that he established for Scotty and other Star Trek characters have become entrenched in popular culture.
Fact file
- Born: James Montgomery Doohan March 3, 1920 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Died: July 20, 2005 (aged 85) Redmond, Washington, U.S.
- Cause of death: Pneumonia
- Resting place: Puget Sound, Washington, Outer Space
- Residence: Redmond, Washington
- Nationality: Canadian American
- Alma mater: Neighborhood Playhouse
- Occupation: Actor
- Years active: 1952–2005
- Known for: Montgomery “Scotty” Scott
- Home town: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
- Television: Star Trek
- Spouse: Janet Young (1949–1964) Anita Yagel (1967–1972) Wende Braunberger (1974–2005)
Read more about James Doohan at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database
Hollywood Blvd, north side, between Orange and Sycamore
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