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James Doohan was a Canadian actor best known for his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the television and film series Star Trek. He was born on March 3, 1920 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Doohan began his acting career in the 1940s, appearing in several Canadian radio programs. He made his film debut in the 1951 film, The Red Beret. He went on to appear in numerous films and television series, including The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Doohan's most famous role was as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the original Star Trek series. He appeared in all 79 episodes of the series, as well as in the first seven Star Trek films. He also provided the voice of Scotty in the animated series Star Trek: The Animated Series. Doohan was married three times and had seven children. He died on July 20, 2005 at the age of 85. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.

Popular As James Montgomery Doohan
Occupation actor,miscellaneous
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 3 March 1920
Birthday 3 March
Birthplace Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Date of death 20 July, 2005
Died Place Redmond, Washington, USA
Nationality Canada

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James Doohan Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, James Doohan height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is James Doohan's Wife?

His wife is Wende Doohan (12 October 1974 - 20 July 2005) ( his death) ( 3 children), Anita Yagel (22 November 1967 - 1972) ( divorced), Janet Young (1949 - 1964) ( divorced) ( 4 children)

Family
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Wife Wende Doohan (12 October 1974 - 20 July 2005) ( his death) ( 3 children), Anita Yagel (22 November 1967 - 1972) ( divorced), Janet Young (1949 - 1964) ( divorced) ( 4 children)
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James Doohan Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James Doohan worth at the age of 85 years old? James Doohan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Canada. We have estimated James Doohan's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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2016

Pictured as the character Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott on one of a set of five Canadian commemorative postage stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of the television series Star Trek: The Original Series (1966), issued May 5, 2016. Price on day of issue was 85¢. Other stamps in the set honored William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley and John Colicos.

2007

At 8:58 a.m. Mountain Time on April 28, 2007 (and after several delays), some of his ashes were sent about 70 miles above the earth on a private SpaceLoft XL rocket by Houston's Space Services, Inc., a company specializing in such memorials. The rocket was lost for three weeks after the flight but now has been found and all remains are still intact. Also among the participants of this flight were the ashes of U.S. astronaut Gordon Cooper and Star Trek: The Original Series (1966) writer/director/producer John Meredyth Lucas, as well as 199 others. Space Services, Inc. had previously sent up the ashes of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry and LSD guru Timothy Leary in 1997.

2005

The date of his death (July 20, 2005) is the anniversary of what is arguably the greatest engineering achievement in human history, the landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon.

2004

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on August 31, 2004.

2002

Star Trek X: Nemesis (2002) was the final Star Trek film to be released before his death.

2000

He and his wife Wende became parents to daughter Sarah Doohan on April 11, 2000.

1999

Toured as celebrity spokesperson for Philips Electronics HDTV in 1999.

1998

Was among many World War II veterans to publicly thank Steven Spielberg for not holding back on the intensity of the Normandy Invasion scene in Saving Private Ryan (1998).

1987

His grandson, Kyle, was born in 1987. He is the son of Doohan's second daughter, Deirdre.

1986

In Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), the character Dr. Nichols wore an "I Quit Smoking" badge. This represents an engineer's surrender of a habit. James Doohan had personal experiences with his father's alcoholism, while living in British Columbia, Canada.

1980

He used to live across the street from Ralph Thorson and his family, the main subjects and the writer of the movies The Hunter (1980) as well as the television series The Huntress (2000).

1979

According to the Director's Edition DVD of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), the Klingon language first introduced in that movie and later featured in many later movies and television episodes was initially devised by James Doohan. His original sounds were later expanded upon and refined by others, ultimately resulting in William Shakespeare plays and The Bible being translated into Klingon years later. Ironically, his character Scotty complains of difficulty reading Klingon at the beginning of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986).

1973

He provided the voices of 53 different characters across the 22 episodes of Star Trek: Animated (1973).

1966

He is known for his work on Star Trek: The Original Series (1966), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991). He was married to Wende Doohan, Anita Yagel and Janet Young.

1954

Had four children with Janet Young: Larkin Doohan (born 1954), Deirdre Doohan (born 1957), and twin boys, Montgomery Doohan (born 1959) and Christopher Doohan (born 1959). Larkin is a nurse, and Deirdre is an aspiring singer/actress.

1944

As a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery, he participated in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944. He was shot seven times and had to have the middle finger of his right hand amputated. Twenty years later, he had a small role in the film 36 Hours (1964), which concerned the Nazis attempting to discover the date and location of D-Day.

1920

James Doohan was born on March 3, 1920 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada as James Montgomery Doohan.