British actor David McCallumWho played Coroner Ducky in the Criminalistics series “NCIS” for 20 seasons, He died this Monday at the age of 90reported several American media.
McCallumwho is also known for breaking more than one heart in the 1960s cult series “The CIPOL Agent”According to CBS, he died surrounded by his family in a New York hospital.
“He was the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father.. He was a true Renaissance man: He was fascinated by science and culture and converted these passions into knowledge.. “For example, he was able to conduct a symphony orchestra and perform an autopsy (if necessary) based on his decades of studies for his role on ‘NCIS,'” his son Peter told the television station.
After training at the renowned Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, McCallum appeared in the 1963 epic war film “The Great Escape”with lights like Steve McQueen, James Garner, Charles Bronson And Donald Pleasence.
But it was his role the following year as the enigmatic Russian spy Illya Kuryakin in “The CIPOL Agent”, along with Robert Vaughan in the role of Napoleon solowhich cemented his fame.
With lush blonde hair, McCallum was a heartthrob during the Beatles erawho, according to the New York Times, was bullied by Louisiana students in 1965.
The The series only lasted four yearsbut the character continued McCallum forever.
In 2003, took on the role of Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallardforensic pathologist United States Criminal Investigation Department (NCIS) in the series of the same name, a huge success with millions of viewers around the world.