David McCallum
Known for
David McCallum is, first of all, a television actor placed by viewers long before his name is. Casting has come more often from television than from film. The role of Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard in 'NCIS' is the one that sticks. 'The Great Escape' appears further down the same list.
David McCallum
46 Movies
47 Series
David McCallum is, first of all, a television actor placed by viewers long before his name is. Casting has come more often from television than from film. The role of Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard in 'NCIS' is the one that sticks. 'The Great Escape' appears further down the same list.
Movies
Plays Ashley-Pitt 'Dispersal'
The Great Escape
1963
Plays Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Son of Batman
2014
Plays Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Batman vs. Robin
2015
Plays Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
Batman: Gotham Knight
2008
Plays Judas Iskarioth
The Greatest Story Ever Told
1965
Plays Zeus (voice)
Wonder Woman
2009
Plays Assistant Wireless Operator Harold Bride
A Night to Remember
1958
Plays Billy Fawcett
Coming Home
1998
Plays Steven Wyatt, Gunnery Officer
Billy Budd
1962
Plays Eddie
Swindle
2002
Plays Paul Curtis
The Watcher in the Woods
1980
Plays Jimmy Yately, Tom's brother
Hell Drivers
1957
Plays Carl von Schlossen
Freud: The Secret Passion
1962
Plays Mammy
Cherry
1999
Plays Illya Kuryakin
One Spy Too Many
1966
Plays Jim Abbott
Hear My Song
1991
Plays Pvt. Sammy Whitaker
The Long and the Short and the Tall
1961
Plays Illya Kuryakin
The Spy in the Green Hat
1967
Plays Quint Monroe
Mosquito Squadron
1969
Plays Sol Madrid
Sol Madrid
1968
Plays John
The Wind
1986
Plays Gideon Locke
The Haunting of Morella
1990
Plays Illya Kuryakin
The Karate Killers
1967
Plays Malius
Death Game
1996
Plays Illya Kuryakin
To Trap a Spy
1965
Plays Illya Kuryakin
The Helicopter Spies
1968
Plays Jim Marston
Robbery Under Arms
1957
Plays Illya Kuryakin
One of Our Spies Is Missing
1966
Plays Dr. Clervall
Frankenstein: The True Story
1974
Plays Reggie
Dirty Weekend
1993
Plays Illya Kuryakin
The Spy with My Face
1965
Plays Johnnie Murphy
Violent Playground
1958
Plays Harlan Thompson
Dogs
1976
Plays Dr. Philip Volker
Around the World Under the Sea
1965
Plays Sergeant Stephen Holmann
The Ravine
1969
Plays Dr. Giles Dodson
Terminal Choice
1985
Plays Sir Henry Curtis
King Solomon's Treasure
1979
Plays Mike Wilson
The Secret Place
1957
Plays Hamilton Cade
Teacher, Teacher
1969
Plays Benedict Van Der Byl
The Kingfisher Caper
1975
Plays Mr. George
Caroline of Rijeka
1961
Plays Frank Lane
The Corvini Inheritance
1984
TV Shows
Plays Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard
NCIS
2003
Plays Illya Kuryakin
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Plays C.A.R. (voice)
The Replacements
2006
Plays Steel
Sapphire & Steel
1979
Plays Flt. Lt. Simon Carter
Colditz
1972
Plays John Grey
Trainer
1991
Plays Dr. Daniel Westin
The Invisible Man
1975
Plays Alan Breck Stewart
Kidnapped
1979
Plays Eugene Wrayburn
Our Mutual Friend
1958
Plays Professor Plum
Cluedo
1990
Plays Dr. Joseph Bloom
VR.5
1995
Plays Frank Churchill
Emma
1960
Plays Alex Vesey
Mother Love
1989
Plays Professor Paradox (voice)
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
2010
Plays Bernard Dimes
Lucky Chances
1990
Plays Paradox (voice)
Ben 10: Alien Force
2008
Plays Capt. Hanning
The Great Adventure
1963
Plays Philip Dudley
Matlock
1986
Plays Dr. Henri Clerval
Frankenstein: The True Story
1973
Plays Donald Mallard
JAG
1995
Plays Donald Mallard
NCIS: New Orleans
2014
Plays Cyril Grantham
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Frank Cobb
seaQuest DSV
1993
Plays Harry Hobbs
Deadline
2000
Plays Lieutenant Cavanaugh
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Plays Cooper
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Dr. Vance Hendricks
Babylon 5
1994
Plays Geoffrey Atterton
Hart to Hart
1979
Plays Phillipe Bertain
Perry Mason
1957
Plays Hamilton Cade
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Latest Trailers
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NCISverse: The First 1,000
Full Filmography
Batman vs. Robin
Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
2015
Film
NCIS: New Orleans
Donald Mallard · 2 episodes
2014–
TV
Son of Batman
Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
2014
Film
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Professor Paradox (voice) · 3 episodes
2010–
TV
Wonder Woman
Zeus (voice)
2009
Film
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Merlin (voice) · 1 episode
2008–
TV
Batman: Gotham Knight
Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
2008
Film
Ben 10: Alien Force
Paradox (voice) · 3 episodes
2008–
TV
The Replacements
C.A.R. (voice) · 75 episodes
2006–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is David McCallum still alive?
David McCallum passed away on September 25, 2023 at age 90.
What are the most famous roles of David McCallum?
David McCallum is best known for roles in The Great Escape, Son of Batman, Batman vs. Robin.
How many movies has David McCallum been in?
Over a 66-year career (since 1957), David McCallum has appeared in 46 movies and 47 TV shows.
What was David McCallum's first movie?
The career of David McCallum began with Robbery Under Arms (1957).
What is David McCallum's most recent movie or series?
David McCallum's most recent release is NCISverse: The First 1,000, which premiered on April 8, 2024.
What TV shows has David McCallum appeared in?
On television, David McCallum has appeared in NCIS, Sex and the City, Ben 10: Alien Force, The A-Team.
David McCallum
1933-09-19 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
David McCallum (September 19, 1933 - September 25, 2023) was a Scottish actor and musician. He gained wide recognition in the 1960s for playing secret agent Illya Kuryakin in the television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. His other notable television roles include Carter in Colditz (1972–1974) and Steel in Sapphire & Steel (1979–1982). Beginning in 2003, McCallum gained renewed international popularity for his role as NCIS medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard in the American television series NCIS. On film, McCallum notably appeared in The Great Escape (1963).
He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to David McCallum Sr., an orchestral violinist, and Dorothy (née Dorman), a cellist. He began his acting career in the early 1950s, appearing in British television shows and films. In 1957, he moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in American cinema.
His breakthrough role came in 1964 when he was cast as Illya Kuryakin in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. The show was a huge success, and he became an international star. After the show ended in 1968, he continued to act in films and television shows, but he never achieved the same level of success.
In 2003, he was cast as Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard in NCIS. The show was a critical and commercial success, and McCallum became one of the most popular members of the cast. He remained with the show for a 20-year run, and became the longest-serving cast member.
In addition to his acting career, he was also a musician. He has released several albums of folk and pop music, and he also toured extensively.