Posted on 07/20/2005 11:49:26 AM PDT by Pyro7480
From James Doohan
At the outbreak of World War II, aged 19, he joined the Royal Canadian Artillery, and was eventually commissioned as a lieutenant. His first combat assignment was the invasion of Normandy at Juno Beach on D-Day. Shooting two snipers along the way, Doohan's unit made its way to higher ground and took defensive positions. At 11:30 that night, he was machine-gunned, taking six hits: four in his leg, one in the chest, and one through his middle right finger. The chest bullet was stopped by his silver cigarette case; he would later generally hide the amputated finger on screen. Despite his wounds, Doohan remained in the military, trained as a pilot for the Royal Canadian Air Force, and flew an artillery observation plane, though he was once labeled the "craziest pilot in the Canadian Air Forces".
Me being a true geek and all, I just have to point out that the phrase "Beam me up Scotty" was never actually spoken on screen by Captain Kirk. It was always "Scotty, beam me up" or "Scotty, energize".
Just one of those instances where pop culture makes a convenient abbreviation.
His guest appearance on the TNG episode "Relics" was one of that series' best. The scene with him drinking on the holodeck-created bridge of the old Enterprise with Picard was classic.
"The main energizer is wired like a Christmas tree, so don't give me too many bumps Admiral"
"Mr. Scott, the word is given"
Unlike Alec Baldwin or Sean Penn, 20 years from now people will know who Mr. Doohan was.......a genuine War Hero and inspiration for dreamers
Ode to Scotty 
Even looked good in gold.
Gave eyebrow and ear criticism.
Aged gracefully.
Played a great fife.
Looked great in a sash!
Always gave wise advice.
Could drink anyone under the table.
Farewell, Scotty...
What was that second to last picture from? Star Trek: V?
LOL!
I saw a funny interview with him once and he was asked why was it he was always able to give it a little more after telling the captain "I'm given 'er all she's got!"
He laughed explaining that the secret to being the chief of engineering was the ability to make the captain believe that he was "giving 'er all she's got"..........
In old age he certainly looked a lot better than Chekov and Sulu whose face lifts look absolutely ghastly....
"Relics," The Star Trek:TNG episode he appeared in.
Seems Canada had ample representation aboard the Enterprise.
No, the one above that.
Believe so...
From imbd: http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0001150/
Actor - filmography
Skinwalker: Curse of the Shaman (2005) (V) .... Judge Peterson
The Duke (1999) .... Clive Chives
... aka Hubert (Canada: French title)
Through Dead Eyes (1999)
Bug Buster (1998) .... Sheriff Carlson
... aka Some Things Never Die (UK: video title)
Star Trek: Generations (1997) (VG) (voice) .... Capt. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
"Homeboys in Outer Space" (1996) TV Series .... Pippen
Storybook (1995) .... Uncle Monty
Star Trek: Generations (1994) .... Capt. Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
... aka Star Trek 7 (USA: informal alternative title)
New York Skyride (1994)
Star Trek: Judgment Rites (1994) (VG) (voice) .... Lt. Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scotty
"The Bold and the Beautiful" (1987) TV Series .... Damon Warwick (1993, 1998)
... aka Belleza y poder (USA: Spanish title)
Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) .... Scotty
... aka National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
Amore! (1993) .... Dr. Landon
Double Trouble (1992/I) .... O'Brien
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Enhanced (1992) (VG) (voice) .... Montgomery Scott
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) .... Capt. Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
Knight Rider 2000 (1991) (TV) .... James 'Scotty' Doohan
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) .... Capt. Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) .... Capt. Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
... aka The Voyage Home: Star Trek IV
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) .... Cmdr./Capt. Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator (1983) (VG) (voice) .... Scotty
... aka Star Trek (USA: short title)
Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982) .... Cmdr. Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
... aka Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (new title)
... aka Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - The Director's Edition (USA: director's cut)
"Jason of Star Command" (1979) TV Series .... Commander Canarvin (1979-1980)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) .... Cmdr. Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
... aka Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition (USA: DVD title)
"Tarzan and the Super 7" (1978) TV Series .... Commander Canarvin
Danny (1977)
"Star Trek" (1973) TV Series (voice) .... Lt. Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott/Lt. Arex/Additional voices
... aka Star Trek: TAS (USA: promotional abbreviation)
... aka Star Trek: The Animated Adventures (USA)
... aka Star Trek: The Animated Series
... aka The Animated Adventures of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek (USA: video box title)
Man in the Wilderness (1971) .... Benoit
Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971) .... Follo
Jigsaw (1968) .... Building Superintendent
One of Our Spies Is Missing (1966) .... Philip Bainbridge
Star Trek: Where No Man Has Gone Before (1966) (TV) .... Lt. Commander Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
... aka Where No Man Has Gone Before
"Star Trek" (1966) TV Series .... Lt. Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
... aka Star Trek: TOS (USA: promotional abbreviation)
Scalplock (1966) (TV) .... Scrimp
Bus Riley's Back in Town (1965) .... Les
The Satan Bug (1965) (uncredited) .... Bit
36 Hours (1965) (uncredited) .... Bishop
The Wheeler Dealers (1963) (uncredited) .... Defense Attorney
... aka Separate Beds (UK)
The Labyrinth (1963/I) (TV)
The Business of Farming (1961)
Test Pilot (1957/I)
Flight Into Danger (1956) (TV)
The Cage (1956)
Strike in Town: Revised (1956)
Strike in Town (1955)
... aka Grève à minuit, La (Canada: French title)
"Space Command" (1953) TV Series .... Phil Mitchell
"He called the Enterprise, a garbage scow".
Thanks! Forgive me! My memory of the details of the re-runs of ST isn't that good.
Not many people know that Scotty tinkered around the communications array where the Enterprise could get some first rate entertainment...
What? No Futurama?
Ooooohhhhh, eye was saaayvin yoooo!
They don't have too good a memory of you either on the old Enterprise. They were watching other things... 
Better?
Much better!!!
Scotty, I never knew that story. You, sir, were a brave man. A hero then, and a hero now. Your characterazation of Scotty brought him to life and made a difference for many in this world. You, sir, were a fine man and a true hero. Rest in the arms of The Lord now my friend and we'll meet someday. You are among heros and good people. Godspeed Scotty, the Enterprise will be in good hands, thanks to you.
IIRC Scotty's favorite drink was "Saurian Brandy"
"Beam me up God."
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