James Doohan

James Montgomery Doohan (born on March 3, 1920 and died on July 20, 2005) was a actor and voice actor from Canada. His most notable role on television was Montgomery "Scotty" Scott on the original science fiction TV, cartoon and film series Star Trek. The character is the subject of the show's famous catchphrase "Beam me up, Scotty!" In addition to Scotty, he also played the role of Robert April on the original Star Trek series.

Doohan's appearances on Super Password during December 28-31, 1987 were his only appearances on a game show as a celebrity player.

Aside from Star Trek, Doohan had minor roles in non-science fiction series, including Bonanza, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and oddly enough, the sitcom Bewitched. He even made a cameo appearance in the opening to a 1995 PBS broadcast of the childrens' educational series Bill Nye the Science Guy.

Prior to his entertainment career, during the midst of World War II, Doohan joined the Royal Canadian Artillery.

Doohan died on July 20, 2005 at about 5:30 a.m. in his home in Redmont, Washington from complications of pulmonary fibrosis, rumored to be from heavy exposure to toxic substances during World War II.

Game Show Network aired his week of Super Password episodes in the summer of 2005 as a tribute to the actor, immediately after his death.