"Star Trek" stars: Where are they now?
"Star Trek" stars: Where are they now?. The original “Star Trek” series lasted only three seasons, yet it became one of science fiction’s most enduring franchises. In honor of “Star Trek’s” 45th anniversary, let’s take a look at some of the original cast members and see where they are today.
Nurse Chapel
Actress: Majel Barrett (Feb. 23, 1932 – Dec. 18, 2008)
Then: In “Star Trek’s” original pilot episode, “The Cage” she was second in command to Captain Pike. After NBC requested changes, she played Nurse Chapel, under the command of Captain Kirk on the USS Enterprise. star trek the cage, Captain Pike Star Trek, Captain Kirk Character , USS Enterprise Star Trek,
Now: Her eternal resting place is out of this world. majel barrett’s ashes sent into space, Majel Barrett Executive Producer of Andromeda,
Then: In “Star Trek’s” original pilot episode, “The Cage” she was second in command to Captain Pike. After NBC requested changes, she played Nurse Chapel, under the command of Captain Kirk on the USS Enterprise. star trek the cage, Captain Pike Star Trek, Captain Kirk Character , USS Enterprise Star Trek,
Now: Her eternal resting place is out of this world. majel barrett’s ashes sent into space, Majel Barrett Executive Producer of Andromeda,
Pavel Chekov
Actor: Walter Koenig
Then: Koenig’s resemblance to a famous Monkee brought a youthful appeal to the show, while his character, Chekov, suggested the possibility of a “warmer” future relationship between his native Russia and America.
Now: Is “Babylon 5″ making a comeback? Walter Koenig suggests Babylon 5 return, pavel name meaning small or humble,
Then: Koenig’s resemblance to a famous Monkee brought a youthful appeal to the show, while his character, Chekov, suggested the possibility of a “warmer” future relationship between his native Russia and America.
Now: Is “Babylon 5″ making a comeback? Walter Koenig suggests Babylon 5 return, pavel name meaning small or humble,
Gene Rodenberry “Star Trek” creator
Series Creator: Gene Roddenberry(Aug. 19, 1921 – Oct. 24, 1991)
Then: The decorated war veteran turned police officer (Gene Roddenberry flew a B-17 Flying Fortress in World War 2) found a career writing for a number of cop shows before creating the sci-fi hit that made him famous.
Now: You could say he’s resting in the final frontier. ashes gene roddenberry space, The Great Bird of the Galaxy gene roddenberry, majel barrett roddenberry,
Then: The decorated war veteran turned police officer (Gene Roddenberry flew a B-17 Flying Fortress in World War 2) found a career writing for a number of cop shows before creating the sci-fi hit that made him famous.
Now: You could say he’s resting in the final frontier. ashes gene roddenberry space, The Great Bird of the Galaxy gene roddenberry, majel barrett roddenberry,
Dr. Elizabeth Dehner
Actress: Sally Kellerman
Then: In the episode “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” Kellerman plays Dr. Elizabeth Dehner, a psychiatrist who develops extra-human abilities while passing beyond the Galactic Barrier. Captain Kirk attempts to quarantine her and his friend, but things go wrong. where no man has gone before Star Trek, Dr. Elizabeth Dehner Star Trek, Galactic Barrier, Captain Kirk Character Lt. Commander Gary Mitchell,
Now: Her role on the new “90210.” sally kellerman 90210. Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in MASH 1970,
Then: In the episode “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” Kellerman plays Dr. Elizabeth Dehner, a psychiatrist who develops extra-human abilities while passing beyond the Galactic Barrier. Captain Kirk attempts to quarantine her and his friend, but things go wrong. where no man has gone before Star Trek, Dr. Elizabeth Dehner Star Trek, Galactic Barrier, Captain Kirk Character Lt. Commander Gary Mitchell,
Now: Her role on the new “90210.” sally kellerman 90210. Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in MASH 1970,
Eleen “Star Trek” character
Actress: Julie Newmar
Best known as the feline nemesis of a ’60s TV hero, Newmar guest-starred as Eleen, a pregnant alien princess on the episode “Friday’s Child,” and has been seen at many “Star Trek” conventions since. catwoman julie newmar, Adam West Batman, eleen character star trek, Friday’s Child Star Trek, Julie Newmar Star Trek Conventions
Now: Most recently ending a feud with a Belushi. julie newmar jim belushi feud, julie newmar estate developer ,
Best known as the feline nemesis of a ’60s TV hero, Newmar guest-starred as Eleen, a pregnant alien princess on the episode “Friday’s Child,” and has been seen at many “Star Trek” conventions since. catwoman julie newmar, Adam West Batman, eleen character star trek, Friday’s Child Star Trek, Julie Newmar Star Trek Conventions
Now: Most recently ending a feud with a Belushi. julie newmar jim belushi feud, julie newmar estate developer ,
Edith Keeler “Star Trek” character
Actress: Joan Collins
Then: Collins guest-starred in the Hugo Award-winning episode “The City on the Edge of Forever.” A time-traveling Dr. McCoy saves Keeler’s life, which leads to the Nazis winning World War II. Does a smitten Captain Kirk have the nerve to change history again and let her die? the city on the edge of forever star trek, Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy star trek, Edith Keeler Character Star Trek , change history with time travel,
Now: Her plans to fix a “broken Britain.” joan collins’ fix a broken britain,
Then: Collins guest-starred in the Hugo Award-winning episode “The City on the Edge of Forever.” A time-traveling Dr. McCoy saves Keeler’s life, which leads to the Nazis winning World War II. Does a smitten Captain Kirk have the nerve to change history again and let her die? the city on the edge of forever star trek, Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy star trek, Edith Keeler Character Star Trek , change history with time travel,
Now: Her plans to fix a “broken Britain.” joan collins’ fix a broken britain,
Captain Kirk Captain James T. Kirk
Actor: William Shatner
Then: He played Captain James T. Kirk, the intense leader of the Starship Enterprise. His charismatic machismo helped define “Star Trek’s” formidable leader. Captain James T Kirk, james tiberius kirk,
Now: Read the latest news on Shatner.
Then: He played Captain James T. Kirk, the intense leader of the Starship Enterprise. His charismatic machismo helped define “Star Trek’s” formidable leader. Captain James T Kirk, james tiberius kirk,
Now: Read the latest news on Shatner.
Koloth
Actor: William Campbell (Oct. 30, 1923 – April 28, 2011) (see pics)
He played the Klingon leader Koloth in the famous episode “The Trouble With Tribbles”. He also played the character Trelane in the “Squire of Gothos,” who is believed by some to be an early incarnation of a famously deceptive character in the “Star Trek” mythos. koloth character, Trouble With Tribbles, Squire of Gothos Star Trek, Q Star Trek Character, Were the Klingons Communist?, deep space nine,
He played the Klingon leader Koloth in the famous episode “The Trouble With Tribbles”. He also played the character Trelane in the “Squire of Gothos,” who is believed by some to be an early incarnation of a famously deceptive character in the “Star Trek” mythos. koloth character, Trouble With Tribbles, Squire of Gothos Star Trek, Q Star Trek Character, Were the Klingons Communist?, deep space nine,
Roberta Lincoln character
Actress: Teri Garr
Then: Garr played the youthful secretary Roberta Lincoln in the spy-themed episode “Assignment: Earth,” in which she was recruited by a futuristic Gary Seven and his mysterious black cat Isis. roberta lincoln star trek character, Assignment Earth star trek , gary seven star trek, Assignment: Earth a Pilot for spin off series,
Now: Her last movie
Then: Garr played the youthful secretary Roberta Lincoln in the spy-themed episode “Assignment: Earth,” in which she was recruited by a futuristic Gary Seven and his mysterious black cat Isis. roberta lincoln star trek character, Assignment Earth star trek , gary seven star trek, Assignment: Earth a Pilot for spin off series,
Now: Her last movie
Losira “Star Trek”
Actress: Lee Meriwether
Then: In the episode “That Which Survives,” she played Losira, the seductive guardian of an abandoned space outpost. Can the crew solve the mystery of who or what she is? star trek That Which Survives, Losira Character Star Trek,
Now: She may appear at a convention near you. Lee meriwether star trek convention. Miss America 1955 Lee Merriwether,
Then: In the episode “That Which Survives,” she played Losira, the seductive guardian of an abandoned space outpost. Can the crew solve the mystery of who or what she is? star trek That Which Survives, Losira Character Star Trek,
Now: She may appear at a convention near you. Lee meriwether star trek convention. Miss America 1955 Lee Merriwether,
‘Bones’ McCoy Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy
Actor: DeForest Kelley (Jan. 20, 1920 – June 11, 1999)
Then: This western film veteran embraced the role of Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy, a divorced country doctor from Georgia. It’s believed that the dynamics between Kirk, Spock and Bones are what made the series a classic. dr. leonard bones mccoy, Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy star trek
Then: This western film veteran embraced the role of Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy, a divorced country doctor from Georgia. It’s believed that the dynamics between Kirk, Spock and Bones are what made the series a classic. dr. leonard bones mccoy, Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy star trek
Yeoman Janice Rand
Actress: Grace Lee Whitney
Then: She had a recurring role as Yeoman Janice Rand, assistant to Captain Kirk, with whom she shared an underlying chemistry that made itself known throughout the series. She would go on to appear in a number of “Star Trek’s” many films and series over the years. Yeoman Janice Rand, Captain Kirk Character, +Grace Lee Whitney star trek filmography
Now: Her latest role in a “Star Trek” series. Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II Grace Lee Whitney,
Then: She had a recurring role as Yeoman Janice Rand, assistant to Captain Kirk, with whom she shared an underlying chemistry that made itself known throughout the series. She would go on to appear in a number of “Star Trek’s” many films and series over the years. Yeoman Janice Rand, Captain Kirk Character, +Grace Lee Whitney star trek filmography
Now: Her latest role in a “Star Trek” series. Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II Grace Lee Whitney,
‘Scotty’ Scott Montgomery “Scotty” Scott
Actor: James Doohan (March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005) (see pics)
Then: The Canadian-born actor’s talent with languages helped him speak the Scottish brogue of Scotty, an engineer with a knack for saving the Enterprise. A lesser-known fact is Doohan’s work as the voices and languages of “Star Trek’s” many alien species through the years. scottish brogue definition, Montgomery “scotty” Scott Character, uss enterprise star trek, James Doohan voice of aliens languages
Now: His final voyage
Then: The Canadian-born actor’s talent with languages helped him speak the Scottish brogue of Scotty, an engineer with a knack for saving the Enterprise. A lesser-known fact is Doohan’s work as the voices and languages of “Star Trek’s” many alien species through the years. scottish brogue definition, Montgomery “scotty” Scott Character, uss enterprise star trek, James Doohan voice of aliens languages
Now: His final voyage
Mr. Spock
Actor: Leonard Nimoy
Then: He played Mr. Spock, who was the only crew member to have green blood and what “Bones” called “perfect brain waves.” He went on to star in and direct a number of the “Star Trek” films. Mr. Spock Character, Why does spock have green blood?, Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy star trek, Leonard Nimoy star trek filmography,
Now: Is the Vulcan retiring? Leonard Nimoy Retires.
Then: He played Mr. Spock, who was the only crew member to have green blood and what “Bones” called “perfect brain waves.” He went on to star in and direct a number of the “Star Trek” films. Mr. Spock Character, Why does spock have green blood?, Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy star trek, Leonard Nimoy star trek filmography,
Now: Is the Vulcan retiring? Leonard Nimoy Retires.
Mr. Sulu Hikaru Sulu
Actor: George Takei
Then: Takei played Hikaru Sulu, whose Japanese lineage was a vital part of “Star Trek’s” multiracial casting during the era of America’s civil rights movement. Hikaru Sulu Born in San Francisco, America’s civil rights movement.
Now: What was his latest TV role? George Takei Supah Ninjas, Sulu Commands USS Excelsior,
Then: Takei played Hikaru Sulu, whose Japanese lineage was a vital part of “Star Trek’s” multiracial casting during the era of America’s civil rights movement. Hikaru Sulu Born in San Francisco, America’s civil rights movement.
Now: What was his latest TV role? George Takei Supah Ninjas, Sulu Commands USS Excelsior,
Uhura
Actress: Nichelle Nichols
Then: The former jazz singer portrayed Uhura and broke a cultural barrier with a famous onscreen kiss with Captain Kirk. She went on to star in a number of the “Star Trek” movies. uhura and kirk kiss,
Now: What was her most recent role? nichelle nichols scooby-doo senator.
Then: The former jazz singer portrayed Uhura and broke a cultural barrier with a famous onscreen kiss with Captain Kirk. She went on to star in a number of the “Star Trek” movies. uhura and kirk kiss,
Now: What was her most recent role? nichelle nichols scooby-doo senator.
