Biografia

He was the most well-liked of the Star Trek (1966) cast and the only one that no one had a feud with at any point.

The tagline "I'm a doctor, not a..." has been quoted in almost every incarnation of Star Trek (1966) on film and television.

Was the first primary cast member from the original Star Trek (1966) series to pass away. He was also the only one to pass away in the 20th century/second millennium.

Was the only cast member from the original Star Trek (1966) series never to write an autobiography.

He had originally wanted to be a doctor.

[on why he chose to play Dr. McCoy instead of Mr. Spock on Star Trek (1966)] I wouldn't have been anywhere near Leonard Nimoy. He's marvelous.

[on his life] I'd wanted to become a doctor and couldn't - yet became the best known doctor in the galaxy.

[on the Star Trek (1966) fans] They're the most devoted group of people and contrary to what people think, they don't have antennae coming out of their heads.

I'm very grateful for the career that I've had. And I'm very grateful for the experiences that Star Trek has afforded me along with my past background. When I look back and think how fortunate I've been to work with some wonderful people and had some marvelous experiences, then I can look at Star Trek and think it's almost like the cream on the coffee. I don't approach it as anything but a magnificent plus.

I thoroughly enjoyed those years. I liked Westerns for two reasons: First, it took the actor outside. They were all very physical at that time and not limited to a stage. Second, they paid my rent an awful lot.