1920 - 1999
DeForest Kelley was an American actor best known for his role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in the "Star Trek" franchise, which he first portrayed in the original television series that debuted in 1966. Born on January 20, 1920, in Toccoa, Georgia, Kelley had a diverse acting career in films and television before becoming a cultural icon in science fiction. He continued to reprise his role in several "Star Trek" films until his death on June 11, 1999.