British actor David McCallum, who played the role of coroner “Ducky” for 20 seasons on NCISHe died at the age of 90, several American media reported this Monday.
The one who first became known to the general public in the 1960s playing the charming Illya Kouriakine in the series. very special agentsHe died Monday surrounded by his family in a New York hospital, CBS said.
“He was the kindest, coolest, most patient, loving father,” his son Peter said, according to the network.
“He was fascinated by science and culture and transformed these passions into knowledge,” he added, adding that his father could even have performed an autopsy “based on his decades-long research for his role on NCIS.”
“I can not escape”
David McCallum, a student at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, made one of his first film appearances in 1963 in The big escapealongside Steve McQueen in particular.
But it was when, the following year, he was chosen to play the enigmatic Soviet secret agent Illya Kouriakin in very special agents that your career is experiencing real growth.
With his lush blonde hair and turtleneck sweaters, David McCallum represented a certain icon of charm. The Serie very special agents It only lasted four years, but his character followed him for life.
“It’s been more than 30 years but I can’t escape,” he told the New York Times in 1998.
20 seasons
Starting in 2003, he began his role as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard, a forensic pathologist for the United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service, NCIS, in the series of the same name.
A true success, it will be followed by millions of viewers in the United States and around the world, and will continue throughout its 20 seasons broadcast on American television.
Wearing his trademark bow ties, he will appear in all but one episode of the first 15 seasons, before making more sporadic appearances starting in season 16.
Source: BFM TV
