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James Doohan took a small role in a classic sixties sci-fi film just before he began playing Scotty in the Star Trek franchise; beam it up.

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Published 9:24 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by /Film: “Before Star Trek, Scotty Actor James Doohan Appeared In A Classic '60s Sci-Fi Movie”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 9:24 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Dr. Nina Byte.
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/FilmBefore Star Trek, Scotty Actor James Doohan Appeared In A Classic '60s Sci-Fi Movie

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentBefore Star Trek, James Doohan, the Scotty actor, appeared in a classic sixties sci-fi movie, according to the film site.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWatch it if you like finding the first draft of a legend.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA small role in a big movie? That's my kind of career.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentBBN Pick of the Night is Scotty's movie, because he was only in it briefly and got out before the plot could ruin him.