DeForest Kelley

DeForest Kelley
Publicity photo of Kelley as Dr. McCoy from the television program Star Trek
Born
Jackson DeForest Kelley

(1920-01-20)January 20, 1920
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJune 11, 1999(1999-06-11) (aged 79)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1940–1998
Known forLeonard "Bones" McCoy
Spouse
Carolyn Dowling
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(m. 1945)​
AwardsHollywood Walk of Fame
Golden Boot Award

Jackson DeForest Kelley (January 20, 1920 – June 11, 1999) was an American actor, screenwriter, poet, and singer. He was known for his roles in film and television Westerns and achieved international fame as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy of the USS Enterprise in the television and film series Star Trek (1966–1991).

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