David McCallum, renowned for his role on NCIS, has a son who has also made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Val McCallum, David’s son, is a celebrated American guitarist and singer-songwriter. With two marriages under his belt, Val is the father of five children. He has collaborated with prominent artists such as Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, and Bonnie Raitt. Val ventured into television as well, contributing music to the series “Sun Records.” Despite familial expectations for him to pursue acting, Val found his calling in music, drawing inspiration from his grandfather, a distinguished violinist who even played on The Beatles’ “A Day In The Life.” Interestingly, David McCallum Sr. himself contemplated a music career before eventually pursuing acting.
The McCallum family has seen its share of sorrow, as David McCallum tragically lost his son, Jason, to an unintentional overdose in 1989. The grief of losing a child transformed into a mix of anguish and fury, compounded by a sense of helplessness. Despite the profound loss, McCallum holds onto cherished memories of Jason and finds solace in his grandson, Tory. Learning of Tory’s existence through a card from a woman who had been with Jason, expressing hope for his grandson’s bright future, brought a glimmer of hope amid the darkness of loss.