“He would not forget one single line”: David McCallum’s Ironclad Work Ethic Permanently Changed One NCIS Star, Pushed Him to ‘Do More’

David McCallum didn’t just play a legend on NCIS; he lived like one. The late actor, known for his role as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard, had a work ethic so unshakable it left a lasting mark on his co-stars. His commitment to work pushed others to step up their game.
David McCallum in NCIS | Credits: CBS Studios
One NCIS star, in particular, walked away permanently changed, driven to “do more” after witnessing McCallum’s ironclad approach. Because when Ducky set the bar, everyone else had to reach higher.
David McCallum’s legacy: The work ethic that truly inspired Wilmer Valderrama David McCallum in NCIS | Credits: CBS Studios
David McCallum set the bar high on NCIS, and his ironclad work ethic left a lasting mark, especially on Wilmer Valderrama. The NCIS star reflected on how McCallum’s dedication never wavered, even in his final scenes. Valderrama recalled (via The Wrap...
David McCallum in NCIS | Credits: CBS Studios
One NCIS star, in particular, walked away permanently changed, driven to “do more” after witnessing McCallum’s ironclad approach. Because when Ducky set the bar, everyone else had to reach higher.
David McCallum’s legacy: The work ethic that truly inspired Wilmer Valderrama David McCallum in NCIS | Credits: CBS Studios
David McCallum set the bar high on NCIS, and his ironclad work ethic left a lasting mark, especially on Wilmer Valderrama. The NCIS star reflected on how McCallum’s dedication never wavered, even in his final scenes. Valderrama recalled (via The Wrap...
- 2/10/2025
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