In 2012, IGN ranked the character Doctor McCoy, as depicted in the original series, its films, and the 2009 film Star Trek, as the fifth-top character of the Star Trek universe, behind Data, Picard, Spock, and Kirk.

He was known for his roles in Westerns and achieved international fame as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy of the USS Enterprise in the television and film series Star Trek (1966–1991). Kelley was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy is a key character in 'Star Trek: The Original Series', and appears in 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' and 'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'. He is referenced in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Voyager'.

Dec 19, 2024 · Eventually, the series settled on DeForest Kelley, who would portray Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy in three seasons of “The Original Series,” two seasons of “The Animated Series,” six feature films, and one appearance on “The Next Generation.”

Leonard Horatio McCoy (also known as Leonard Edward McCoy) was a human Starfleet officer, best known for serving aboard the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and USS Enterprise -A as chief medical officer. He was given the nickname Sawbones McCoy, later shortend to Bones by James T. Kirk during their service together. (TOS novel: The Captain's Oath)

Mar 6, 2023 · After Kirk's demotion in 2286, Dr. McCoy resumed regular duties as Chief Medical Officer of the Enterprise-A in an official capacity. In 2287, during 1989's Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, the Enterprise was hijacked by the Vulcan Sybok who was later

After the U.S.S. Enterprise's triumphant return from its five-year mission, McCoy retired from Starfleet, grew a beard and went into virtual seclusion with a rural practice, only to be forced back to duty by Kirk and Admiral Nogura when V'Ger threatened Earth in 2371.

Leonard Horatio "Bones" McCoy, MD was the tritagonist in the sci-fi television program Star Trek, its animated sequel series and the 1979-1991 original film series. He returns as a minor character in Season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is the fifth installment in the Star Trek film series, directed by William Shatner. The plot follows Captain Kirk, Spock, and Dr. McCoy as they confront a renegade Vulcan named Sybok who commandeers the USS Enterprise to search for the mythical planet Sha Ka Ree.

Sometime after 2260, Leonard McCoy closed his medical practice and enlisted in Starfleet to escape the pain of losing his wife and daughter. Fontana's version of events, though not officially canonical, is considered part of the Star Trek Expanded Universe.