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DeForest Kelley
American actor (1920–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jackson DeForest Kelley (January 20, 1920 – June 11, 1999) was an American actor, screenwriter, poet, and singer. He was known for his roles in 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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Born | Jackson DeForest Kelley (1920-01-20)January 20, 1920 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | June 11, 1999(1999-06-11) (aged 79) Los Angeles, California |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1940–1998 |
Spouse |
Carolyn Dowling (m. 1945) |
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