David McCallum-Scottish actor, musician, and writer.
David McCallum was born on September 19, 1933, in Glasgow, Scotland. His mother, Dorothy, played the cello, and his father, David Sr., played the violin in the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
The early acquaintance of David with music and the profession of his parents could signal his possible entry into their sphere of activity. Nevertheless, it was acting that aroused his curiosity, and he discovered his true passion for this calling.
As a child, David began playing oboe, and his father chose his career for him, saying that he would become a professional musician. However, David’s interest in acting intensified after he played the little prince in the Shakespearean «King John» at a local event, where people performed parodies and songs.
David played his role so well that he was applauded standing, and since then he knew that he wanted to be on stage with light, makeup, and people.
After studying at the Royal Music Academy in London, England, David went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he received a formal acting education.
A few years later, he worked at the repertoire theater, playing the main roles. In 1961, he decided to move to America, where he received his first significant role on television.
He was nominated for two Emmy Awards for his performance, and the show became a huge hit that lasted four years and consisted of 105 episodes in total. For many years, many major celebrities appeared in the show as invited stars, including Joan Collins, Kurt Russell, Sonny and Cher, and Joan Crawford.
For David, a meeting with these big stars has always been a special bonus. In an interview in 2010, he said that he was amazed each time. He grew up, visiting the local Odeon, where they sat in two and six-pins at the top of his father walked; Otherwise, it was one and three below.
When he achieved the peak of his success, David McCallum itself turned into a large star. According to an interview with Press & Journal, he received more letters from fans than anyone else in the history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, including such superstars as Elvis Presley.
David’s popularity was not limited to letters from fans; A huge number of fans desperately wanted to meet him on the street. Everything became so crazy that one day he even had to be saved.
