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Star Trek: The Real-Life Genius Who Helped Create The Klingon Language
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Danielle Ryan)
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The untold story of the Star Trek actor who helped create the iconic Klingon language behind the scenes.
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- Actor James Doohan, known for playing Scotty, was the one who initially developed the Klingon language structure and phonology before a professional linguist was brought in.
- Doohan's contribution was crucial in shaping the Klingon language, which has since become one of the most well-known constructed languages in popular culture, with thousands of fans fluent in it.
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James Doohan, Star Trek, Star Trek