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My Take
For me, DeForest Kelley will always be Dr. McCoy, the beating human heart of Star Trek. What I admire most is how a journeyman Western actor from Atlanta turned a supporting role into one of television's most beloved characters, holding his own against Kirk's bravado and Spock's logic for a quarter century. Bones gave the franchise its conscience and its warmth. Kelley was also a poet and singer, a quietly versatile man who never chased the spotlight. His Walk of Fame star feels earned through decades of understated, deeply felt craft rather than flash.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- DeForest Kelley
- Name (Japanese)
- デフォレスト・ケリー
- Reading
- でふぉれすと・けりー
- Born
- January 20, 1920 – June 11, 1999
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Decatur High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was DeForest Kelley born?
January 20, 1920 – June 11, 1999.
Where is DeForest Kelley from?
DeForest Kelley is from Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
What does DeForest Kelley do?
DeForest Kelley works as television actor, film actor, actor.
Television actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.