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In blond moptop and black turtlenecks, the Scottish film and TV star became a 60s pop culture sensation in the American spy show The Man from U.N.C.LE.
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Initially given a supporting role in the hit detective series, he got equal billing after it rapidly became clear that he had a huge fanbase
McCallum as Illya Kuryakin with his black turtle-neck sweaters and blond semi-Beatle hairstyle was the quintessence of cool, adored by fans
Actor who found fame playing Illya Kuryakin in the 1960s television series The Man from UNCLE
David McCallum IN THE week that he's turned 90, it's worth remembering the hugely impressive cult credentials of David McCallum.