James Montgomery "Jimmy" Doohan ( ; March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) was a
Canadian character actor and
voice actor best known for his role as
Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the
television and
film series
Star Trek. Doohan's characterization of the Scottish
Chief Engineer of the
Starship Enterprise was one of the most recognizable elements in the
Star Trek franchise, for which he also made several contributions behind the scenes. James Doohan started the Klingon and Vulcan languages. Many of the characterizations, mannerisms, and expressions that he established for Scotty and other
Star Trek characters have become entrenched in popular culture.