Early Life and Background

Family of Musicians

David McCallum's parents were both musician. His father, was a concert violinist. His mother, was a cellist.

1953.-1956.

The early years David McCallum attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, England.

1964

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1966

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1990

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David McCallum married his second wife, Katherine Carpenter, in 1967. They had two children together: a son, Peter, and a daughter, Sophie.

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2023

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Early Life and Background

David McCallum is a Scottish actor and musician, born on September 19, 1933, in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland.

Family of Musicians

1953.-1956.

1964

David McCallum's breakthrough role came in 1964 as Illya Kuryakin in the television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E.. The show was a huge success, and McCallum became an instant international star.

1966

David McCallum received one Golden Globe nomination and two Emmy Award nominations for his role as Illya Kuryakin in the television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

1990

McCallum's appears in shows like "Law & Order," "Sex and the City," and his role as Alfred Pennyworth in "Batman vs. Robin."

David McCallum married his second wife, Katherine Carpenter, in 1967. They had two children together: a son, Peter, and a daughter, Sophie.

2023

A tribute to David McCallum 'The Man From UNCLE' And 'NCIS' Star, Dies At 90 RIP David McCallum