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).

DeForest Kelley. Actor: Star Trek. Jackson DeForest Kelley was born in Toccoa, Georgia, to Clora (Casey) and Ernest David Kelley. He graduated from high school at age 16 and went on to sing at the Baptist church where his father was a minister. At age 17, he made his first trip outside the state to visit an uncle in Long Beach, California.

DeForest Kelley. Actor: Star Trek. Jackson DeForest Kelley was born in Toccoa, Georgia, to Clora (Casey) and Ernest David Kelley. He graduated from high school at age 16 and went on to sing at the Baptist church where his father was a minister. At age 17, he made his first trip outside the state to visit an uncle in Long Beach, California.

Jun 12, 1999 · DeForest Kelley, who played the irascible but wise Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy in the “Star Trek” television series and movies, died Friday at the Motion Picture and Television Fund...

Jan 19, 2011 · DeForest Kelley – born on January 20, 1920 -- was that rarest of Hollywood rarities, a true gentleman, an old-school Southern fella who hailed from Georgia. He always insisted that anyone who met him call him “De.”

Feb 23, 2024 · There is no question that Star Trek and McCoy changed the life of DeForest Kelley, whose career prior to that show had been going in a far different direction. Follow the cast from television to movies, conventions, the Broadway stage and into outer space!

Feb 23, 2024 · Paying tribute to actor DeForest Kelley, who for nearly 60 years has represented the true heart of 'Star Trek.'

DeForest Kelley was an American actor, screenwriter, singer, and poet. He is best known for portraying Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in Star Trek franchise TV series. He was discovered by a Paramount Pictures scout while he was shooting a United States Navy training film.

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.

Jun 11, 2015 · Today, though, marks the 16th anniversary of the first major death to occur among the legendary TOS cast. DeForest Kelley died on June 11, 1999. Rather than focus on his death, StarTrek.com thought we'd mark the occasion by celebrating his life.