This page will contain external links about David McCallum, as they become available.David McCallumDavid Keith McCallum (born September 19, 1933 in Glasgow) is a Scottish actor. He is best known for his role as Illya Kuryakin on The Man From U.N.C.L.E.. McCallum began his career as a bit-part actor in British films of the 1950s. The Man From U.N.C.L.E., intended as a vehicle for Robert Vaughn, unexpectedly made McCallum into a sex symbol. Although he subsequently became a familiar face on television, he was never able to achieve the same level of popular success as he had done with his role as Kuryakin, a Russian secret agent. He was married to the actress Jill Ireland from 1957 to 1967. They had three sons, Paul, Jason (adopted), and Valentine. He is now married to Katherine (Carpenter). They were married in September 1967 and have two children, Peter and Sophie. He is currently starring in the CBS television series "Navy NCIS" as the character Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard. Television
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Donald "Ducky" Mallard. He married again in 1998, this time to former model Gena O'Kelley, and she delivered twins in 2001: Dakota Alan Norris, a boy, and Danilee Kelly Norris, a girl. He is currently starring in the CBS television series "Navy NCIS" as the character Dr. In 1993, he began shooting the series Walker, Texas Ranger, which lasted eight years on CBS and continued in heavy syndication on other channels. They were married in September 1967 and have two children, Peter and Sophie. Norris went on to make several more largely ignored films before making a transition to television. He is now married to Katherine (Carpenter). He reprised his Delta Force role for MGM, who had acquired the Cannon library after the latter's Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They had three sons, Paul, Jason (adopted), and Valentine. By the close of the 1980s, Cannon Films had faded from prominence, and Norris' star appeal seemed to go with it. He was married to the actress Jill Ireland from 1957 to 1967. It has since been renamed KICKSTART. Although he subsequently became a familiar face on television, he was never able to achieve the same level of popular success as he had done with his role as Kuryakin, a Russian secret agent. In 1990, Norris founded the non-profit organization Kick Drugs Out of America. The Man From U.N.C.L.E., intended as a vehicle for Robert Vaughn, unexpectedly made McCallum into a sex symbol. In 1988, after 30 years of marriage, Norris and Holechek divorced. McCallum began his career as a bit-part actor in British films of the 1950s. Over the next four years, Norris became Cannon's most prominent star, appearing in eight films, including Code of Silence, The Delta Force and Firewalker, in which he co-starred with Academy Award winner Louis Gossett, Jr. He is best known for his role as Illya Kuryakin on The Man From U.N.C.L.E.. In 1984, Norris starred in Missing in Action, the first of a series of POW rescue fantasies produced by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus and released under their Cannon Films banner. David Keith McCallum (born September 19, 1933 in Glasgow) is a Scottish actor. Norris' first starring role was 1977's Breaker, Breaker!, and subsequent films such as The Octagon, An Eye for an Eye, and Lone Wolf McQuade proved his increasing box office bankability. Cherry (1999). He describes Harris as the only man in the world who could get away with doing that to him. Healer (1994). Harris taught Norris how to speak by putting his fingers in Norris's mouth, and stretching his mouth wide open. Dirty Weekend (1993). While at acting classes his voice and drama coach was Jonathan Harris, of Lost In Space fame. Fatal Inheritance (1993). In 1972, he acted alongside Lee in the movie Way of the Dragon, and in 1974, McQueen encouraged him to begin acting classes at the MGM Studio. Hear My Song (1991). It was also in 1968 that Norris made his acting debut, in the Dean Martin movie The Wrecking Crew. The Haunting of Morella (1990). In 1968, Norris was Karate's world Middleweight champion, and in 1969, he won Karate's triple crown for the most tournament wins of the year, and the fighter of the year award by Black Belt magazine. Terminal Choice (1985). Impressed with Norris' ability, Lee began to persuade Norris to try an acting career. The Watcher in the Woods (1980). But another important moment happened in 1964: at a demonstration in Long Beach, Norris met Bruce Lee. King Solomon's Treasure (1977). A daughter, Dina followed in 1964, and a second son, Eric, in 1965. Dogs (1976). Norris returned to the United States in 1962, working for the Northrop corporation and opening a karate school, which many celebrities, including fellow Marine Steve McQueen attended. In 1963, his son Mike was born. The Kingfisher Caper (1975). He is also founder of The United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF). The Mosquito Squadron (1969). Norris has also practiced Judo, Shito-Ryu Karate, and Brazilian jujutsu. La Cattura (1969). Mr. Sol Madrid (1968). Norris has indicated in his own biography that he has black belts in Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, and is founder of Chun Kuk Do ("Universal Way"). Three Bites of the Apple (1967). hit series Walker, Texas Ranger. Around the World Under the Sea (1966). He has portrayed an Army Major in Delta Force, Army Colonel in Missing in Action, and a Marine Captain during flashback scenes in his T.V. The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965). He later joined the United States Marine Corps. The Great Escape (1963). It was in South Korea that Norris acquired the nickname Chuck. Billy Budd (1962). After marriage, Norris joined the United States Air Force and was sent to South Korea. Freud (1962). There, he finished high school and soon married his girlfriend, Diane Holechek. Jungle Street (1961). When Norris was 12, his parents divorced and he relocated to California with his mother and brothers. The Long and the Short and the Tall (1960). Norris is part Cherokee (from his father) and part British and Irish (from his mother). Violent Playground (1958). A native of Ryan, Oklahoma, Norris has two younger brothers, of which Hollywood producer Aaron Norris is one. A Night to Remember (1958). Carlos Ray Norris Jr. (born March 10, 1940), better known in the entertainment world as Chuck Norris, is a martial artist, an American action movie actor and Hollywood star. The Secret Place (1957). Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). Hell Drivers (1957). The Bells of Innocence (2002). Robbery Under Arms (1957). The President's Man: A Line in The Sand (TV, 2002). These Dangerous Years (1957). The President's Man (TV, 2000). Navy NCIS (2003-04). Martial Law: Honor Among Strangers (2000). The Education of Max Bickford (2001). Sons of Thunder (TV, 1999). VR.5 (1995). Informal, El (TV, 1999). Trainer (1991). The Path of The Dragon (video, 1998). Lucky/Chances (miniseries) (1990). Logan's War: Bound by Honor (TV, 1998). Mother Love (miniseries) (1989). Chuck Norris: Private Lesson (video, 1997). As the World Turns (in 1983). Forest Warriors (1996). Sapphire and Steel (1979-82). Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon (1996). Kidnapped (miniseries) (1979). The Immortal Masters (1996). The Invisible Man (1975-76). Heroes of The Street (TV, 1995). Colditz (1972). Top Dog (1995). The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (1964-68). WWF Survivor Series (TV, 1994). Kids in The Crossfire (TV, 1993). Wind in The Wire (TV, 1993). The Course of The Dragon (1993). Walker, Texas Ranger (1993 to 2001). Hellbound (1993). Combat Karate 1992. Sidekicks (alongside Jonathan Brandis and Danica McKellar, 1992). Dying For a Smoke (TV, 1992). The Hitman (1991). Deadliest Art: The Best of The Martial Arts (1990). Delta Force 2: Operation Stranglehold (1990). Happy Birthday, Bugs: 50 Looney Years (TV, 1990). The World's Greatest Stunts (TV, 1990). Ultimate Stuntman: A tribute to Dar Robinson (TV, 1990). The Presidential Inaugural Gala (TV, 1989). One for the Road (TV, 1989). Hero And The Terror (1988). Braddock: Missing In Action 3 (1988). Karate Daily Dozen (1988). Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos (TV, 1986). Steve McQueen: Man On The Edge (TV, 1986). Firewalker (1986). The Delta Force (1986). Invasion U.S.A. (1985). Code of Silence (1985). The Making of The Terminator & Missing in Action 2 (1985). Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985). Missing in Action (1984). Lone Wolf McQuade (1983). The Making of 'Lone Wolf McQuade' (1983). Forced Vengeance (1982). Silent Rage (1982). An Eye for an Eye (1981). The Octagon (1980). A Force of One (1979). Good Guys Wear Black (1979). Game of Death (1978). Breaker! Breaker! (1977). The Warrior Within (1977). Bruce Lee's The Man And The Legend (1973). Enter The Dragon (1973). Slaughter In San Francisco (1973). The Student Teachers (1973). The Way of The Dragon (1972). Room 222 (1970). The Wrecking Crew (1968). |