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DeForest Kelley

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jackson DeForest Kelley (January 20, 1920 – June 11, 1999) was an American actor, screenwriter, poet and singer known for his iconic roles in Westerns and as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy of the USS Enterprise in the television and film series Star Trek
Born: Tue, Jan 20 1920
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 11 1999
DeForest Kelley is 79 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
DeForest Kelley would have been no older than
79 in Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
as '(archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 05 2016
Poster of The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
DeForest Kelley would have been no older than
79 in The Pixar Story
as 'Leonard McCoy (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of 40 Years of Star Trek
40 Years of Star Trek
DeForest Kelley would have been no older than
79 in 40 Years of Star Trek
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
DeForest Kelley was
78 in The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
as 'Viking 1 (voice)'.
Tue, May 19 1998
Poster of Trekkies
Trekkies
DeForest Kelley was
77 in Trekkies
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 18 1997
Poster of The Making of Star Trek Deep Space Nine Trials And Tribble-ations
The Making of Star Trek Deep Space Nine Trials And Tribble-ations
DeForest Kelley was
76 in The Making of Star Trek Deep Space Nine Trials And Tribble-ations
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 04 1996
Poster of William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
DeForest Kelley was
74 in William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of William Shatner: Captain's Log
William Shatner: Captain's Log
DeForest Kelley was
74 in William Shatner: Captain's Log
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 30 1994
Poster of Star Trek: A Captain's Log
Star Trek: A Captain's Log
DeForest Kelley was
74 in Star Trek: A Captain's Log
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Nov 30 1994
Poster of A Conversation with DeForest Kelley
A Conversation with DeForest Kelley
DeForest Kelley was
73 in A Conversation with DeForest Kelley
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 30 1993
Poster of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
DeForest Kelley was
71 in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
as 'Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy'.
Fri, Dec 06 1991
Poster of Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
DeForest Kelley was
71 in Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
DeForest Kelley was
69 in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
as 'Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy'.
Fri, Jun 09 1989
Poster of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
DeForest Kelley was
66 in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
as 'McCoy'.
Wed, Nov 26 1986
Poster of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
DeForest Kelley was
64 in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
as 'Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy'.
Fri, Jun 01 1984
Poster of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
DeForest Kelley was
62 in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
as 'Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy'.
Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
DeForest Kelley was
59 in Star Trek: The Motion Picture
as 'Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy'.
Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of The Star Trek Dream
The Star Trek Dream
DeForest Kelley was
55 in The Star Trek Dream
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 24 1975
Poster of Night of the Lepus
Night of the Lepus
DeForest Kelley was
52 in Night of the Lepus
as 'Elgin Clark'.
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of The Bull of the West
The Bull of the West
DeForest Kelley was
52 in The Bull of the West
as 'Ben Tully'.
Thu, May 04 1972
Poster of Waco
Waco
DeForest Kelley was
46 in Waco
as 'Bill Rile'.
Thu, Sep 01 1966
Poster of Bonanza: Ride the Wind
Bonanza: Ride the Wind
DeForest Kelley was
45 in Bonanza: Ride the Wind
as 'Tully'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Apache Uprising
Apache Uprising
DeForest Kelley was
45 in Apache Uprising
as 'Toby Jack Saunders'.
Wed, Dec 29 1965
Poster of Town Tamer
Town Tamer
DeForest Kelley was
45 in Town Tamer
as 'Guy Tavenner'.
Wed, Jul 07 1965
Poster of Black Spurs
Black Spurs
DeForest Kelley was
45 in Black Spurs
as 'Sheriff Dal Nemo'.
Fri, May 28 1965
Poster of Where Love Has Gone
Where Love Has Gone
DeForest Kelley was
44 in Where Love Has Gone
as 'Sam Corwin'.
Mon, Nov 02 1964
Poster of Gunfight at Comanche Creek
Gunfight at Comanche Creek
DeForest Kelley was
43 in Gunfight at Comanche Creek
as 'Amos Troop'.
Wed, Nov 06 1963
Poster of Warlock
Warlock
DeForest Kelley was
39 in Warlock
as 'Curley Burne'.
Fri, May 15 1959
Poster of The Law and Jake Wade
The Law and Jake Wade
DeForest Kelley was
38 in The Law and Jake Wade
as 'Wexler'.
Fri, Jun 06 1958
Poster of Raintree County
Raintree County
DeForest Kelley was
37 in Raintree County
as 'Southern Officer'.
Fri, Dec 20 1957
Poster of The Edge of Innocence
The Edge of Innocence
DeForest Kelley was
37 in The Edge of Innocence
as 'Lambert'.
Thu, Oct 31 1957
Poster of Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
DeForest Kelley was
37 in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
as 'Morgan Earp'.
Thu, May 30 1957
Poster of Tension at Table Rock
Tension at Table Rock
DeForest Kelley was
36 in Tension at Table Rock
as 'Jim Breck'.
Wed, Oct 03 1956
Poster of The View from Pompey's Head
The View from Pompey's Head
DeForest Kelley was
35 in The View from Pompey's Head
as 'Jim - Hotel Clerk'.
Fri, Nov 04 1955
Poster of Illegal
Illegal
DeForest Kelley was
35 in Illegal
as 'Edward Clary (as DeForest Kelly)'.
Sun, Oct 09 1955
Poster of House of Bamboo
House of Bamboo
DeForest Kelley was
35 in House of Bamboo
as 'Charlie (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 01 1955
Poster of Duffy of San Quentin
Duffy of San Quentin
DeForest Kelley was
34 in Duffy of San Quentin
as 'Eddie Lee'.
Tue, Mar 16 1954
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
DeForest Kelley was
33 in Taxi
as 'Fred (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 21 1953
Poster of The Men
The Men
DeForest Kelley was
30 in The Men
as 'Dr. Sherman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 25 1950
Poster of Speak No Evil
Speak No Evil
DeForest Kelley was
30 in Speak No Evil
as 'Ted'.
Sun, Aug 13 1950
Poster of Malaya
Malaya
DeForest Kelley was
29 in Malaya
as 'Lt. Glenson (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 27 1949
Poster of Duke of Chicago
Duke of Chicago
DeForest Kelley was
29 in Duke of Chicago
as ''Ace' Martin'.
Tue, Mar 15 1949
Poster of Canon City
Canon City
DeForest Kelley was
28 in Canon City
as 'Smalley'.
Wed, Jun 30 1948
Poster of Beyond Our Own
Beyond Our Own
DeForest Kelley was
27 in Beyond Our Own
as 'Bob Rogers'.
Sun, Nov 16 1947
Poster of Variety Girl
Variety Girl
DeForest Kelley was
27 in Variety Girl
as 'Bob Kirby'.
Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of Fear in the Night
Fear in the Night
DeForest Kelley was
27 in Fear in the Night
as 'Vince Grayson'.
Thu, Apr 10 1947
Poster of Time to Kill
Time to Kill
DeForest Kelley was
25 in Time to Kill
as 'Peter'.
Thu, Dec 13 1945

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
DeForest Kelley was
67+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation
as 'Admiral Leonard McCoy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of Star Trek
Star Trek
DeForest Kelley was
53+ in Star Trek
as 'Leonard McCoy (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
DeForest Kelley was
51+ in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
as 'Frank Slater'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
DeForest Kelley was
47+ in Ironside
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Star Trek
Star Trek
DeForest Kelley was
46+ in Star Trek
as 'Dr. McCoy'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Laredo
Laredo
DeForest Kelley was
45+ in Laredo
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
DeForest Kelley was
43+ in The Fugitive
as 'Charlie'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Dakotas
The Dakotas
DeForest Kelley was
42+ in The Dakotas
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 1963
Poster of The Gallant Men
The Gallant Men
DeForest Kelley was
42+ in The Gallant Men
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
DeForest Kelley was
42+ in The Virginian
as 'Ben Tully, Lt. Beldon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Cain's Hundred
Cain's Hundred
DeForest Kelley was
41+ in Cain's Hundred
as 'Bob Tully'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
DeForest Kelley was
40+ in Route 66
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Stagecoach West
Stagecoach West
DeForest Kelley was
40+ in Stagecoach West
as 'Lt. Clarke'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1960
Poster of Coronado 9
Coronado 9
DeForest Kelley was
40+ in Coronado 9
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1960
Poster of Johnny Midnight
Johnny Midnight
DeForest Kelley was
39+ in Johnny Midnight
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1960
Poster of Riverboat
Riverboat
DeForest Kelley was
39+ in Riverboat
as 'Alex Jeffords'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
DeForest Kelley was
39+ in Bonanza
as 'Captain Moss Johnson, Tully, Dr. Michael Jons'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Black Saddle
Black Saddle
DeForest Kelley was
38+ in Black Saddle
as 'Sam King'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
DeForest Kelley was
38+ in Rawhide
as 'Slate Prell'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
DeForest Kelley was
38+ in 77 Sunset Strip
as 'Phil Wingate'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson
DeForest Kelley was
38+ in Bat Masterson
as 'Brock Martin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
DeForest Kelley was
38+ in Lawman
as 'Sam White'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of The Donna Reed Show
The Donna Reed Show
DeForest Kelley was
38+ in The Donna Reed Show
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
DeForest Kelley was
38+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive
as 'Sheriff Steve Pax, Ollie Tate'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
DeForest Kelley was
37+ in Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
as 'Philip Conroy'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 07 1958
Poster of 26 Men
26 Men
DeForest Kelley was
37+ in 26 Men
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 15 1957
Poster of Trackdown
Trackdown
DeForest Kelley was
37+ in Trackdown
as ', Perry Grimes'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
DeForest Kelley was
37+ in Perry Mason
as 'Peter Thorpe'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of M Squad
M Squad
DeForest Kelley was
37+ in M Squad
as 'Police Sgt. Miller, Detective'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
DeForest Kelley was
37+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
as 'Deakin'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
DeForest Kelley was
37+ in Richard Diamond, Private Detective
as 'Sheriff, Kenneth Porter'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 01 1957
Poster of The Silent Service
The Silent Service
DeForest Kelley was
37+ in The Silent Service
as 'Lt. Comm. Enright'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 1957
Poster of Tales of Wells Fargo
Tales of Wells Fargo
DeForest Kelley was
37+ in Tales of Wells Fargo
as 'Captain Cole Scofield'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 18 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
DeForest Kelley was
36+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as 'Les Porter, Logan Wheeler, Sherm Pickard, Swain'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Jim Bowie
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
DeForest Kelley was
36+ in The Adventures of Jim Bowie
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 07 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
DeForest Kelley was
35+ in Matinee Theater
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
DeForest Kelley was
35+ in Navy Log
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
DeForest Kelley was
35+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Will Bailey'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
DeForest Kelley was
34+ in The Millionaire
as 'Dr. Michael Wells'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
DeForest Kelley was
34+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
as 'Silas Morgan (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Studio 57
Studio 57
DeForest Kelley was
34+ in Studio 57
as 'Ted Lance'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954
Poster of The Lone Wolf
The Lone Wolf
DeForest Kelley was
34+ in The Lone Wolf
as 'Ted Hopkins, Nick Kohler'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1954
Poster of Public Defender
Public Defender
DeForest Kelley was
34+ in Public Defender
as 'Ralph Sanders'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 1954
Poster of City Detective
City Detective
DeForest Kelley was
33+ in City Detective
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 07 1953
Poster of You Are There
You Are There
DeForest Kelley was
33+ in You Are There
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
DeForest Kelley was
32+ in Cavalcade of America
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Death Valley Days
Death Valley Days
DeForest Kelley was
32+ in Death Valley Days
as 'Elliott Webster, Shad Cullen, Clint Rogers'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
DeForest Kelley was
29+ in The Lone Ranger
as 'Bob Kittredge'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
DeForest Kelley was
28+ in Studio One
as 'Bob Philo'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948