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This is a list of '''performers who were considered for roles in the ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise''', but ultimately '''did not''' appear in the role. Performers listed here have been ''verified'' as having been considered by ''Star Trek'' personnel for a particular role on ''Trek'' in which they ultimately did not appear.
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This is a list of '''[[Performers considered for Star Trek roles|performers who were considered]] for {{s|TNG}} roles''', but ultimately '''did not''' appear in the role in the final episode or film. Performers listed here have been ''verified'' as having been considered by ''Star Trek'' personnel for a particular role on ''Trek'' in which they ultimately did not appear.
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== Vaughn Armstrong ==
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==''The Original Series''==
  
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=== John Drew Barrymore ===
  
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'''{{w|John Drew Barrymore}}''' (1932 – 2004) was originally contracted to play [[Lazarus]] (and [[Anti-Lazarus]]) in {{e|The Alternative Factor}}, but didn't show up to work when filming began on [[16 November|November 16]], [[1966]]. [[Robert Brown]] was cast as a last-minute replacement. The ''Star Trek'' production team filed a grievance against Barrymore with the Screen Actor's Guild over this, which led to Barrymore's SAG membership being suspended, effectively barring him from finding acting work, for six months.
  
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[[Herbert F. Solow]] and [[Robert H. Justman]] detail the incident in their book ''[[Inside Star Trek: The Real Story]]''.
  
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John Barrymore was a member of the noted Barrymore family of actors and was the father of actress {{w|Drew Barrymore}}.
  
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=== Anne Baxter ===
  
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'''{{w|Anne Baxter}}''' (1923 – 1985) was originally offered the role of [[Amanda Grayson]] but turned it down. Despite making multiple appearances in the ''{{w|Batman (TV series)|Batman}}'' television series, Baxter later complained to the ''{{w|Los Angeles Times}}'', "''I don't do comic strips, and ''Star Trek'' is six or seven comic strips rolled into one.''" ({{STM|171}}, p. 37)
  
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=== Milton Berle ===
  
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'''{{w|Milton Berle}}''' (1908 – 2002) was an American comedian and actor, and one of the major television stars of the classic era. In 1967, Berle expressed his interest in appearing on ''Star Trek'', and a script titled "[[Undeveloped Star Trek: The Original Series episodes#He Walked Among Us|He Walked Among Us]]" was written by [[Norman Spinrad]] as a possible vehicle for him. After a re-write by producer [[Gene L. Coon]], Spinrad asked [[Gene Roddenberry]] to discard the script, and it went unproduced. {{st.com|doomsday-more-with-norman-spinrad-part-2||article}}
  
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Born Milton Berlinger, Berle hosted the ''Texaco Star Theatre'', later renamed as ''The Milton Berle Show'' between 1948 and 1956, during which he became known as America's "Uncle Miltie". After the show's cancellation, Berle appeared in numerous television and feature film roles, both as a comic and as a dramatic actor. These include {{w|Stanley Kramer}}'s 1963 ''It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'', which also featured [[Madlyn Rhue]], ''The Muppet Movie'' (1979, with [[Orson Welles]], [[Paul Williams]] and [[Bob Baker]]), and [[Jerry Lewis]]' 1983 film ''Smorgasbord'', which he co-wrote, and which was photographed by [[Jerry Finnerman]], and featured [[John Abbott]] and [[Paul Lambert]]. On television, Berle appeared in guest roles on series such as ''I Dream of Jeannie'', ''Get Smart'', ''Mannix'', ''The Mod Squad'' (starring [[Tige Andrews]] and [[Clarence Williams III]], produced by [[Harve Bennett]]), ''Fantasy Island'' (starring [[Ricardo Montalban]]) and ''Murder, She Wrote'' (starring [[William Windom]]). He also made several appearances as "Louie the Lilac" in the 1960s ''Batman'' television series, where he appeared alongside [[Yvonne Craig]] and [[Julie Newmar]], and stuntmen [[Ron Burke]], [[Vince Deadrick]], [[Lou Elias]], [[Eddie Hice]], [[Hubie Kerns, Sr.]], [[Troy Melton]], [[Gil Perkins]], [[George Sawaya]], [[Roy Sickner]], and [[Al Wyatt]].
  
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=== Lloyd Bridges ===
  
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'''{{w|Lloyd Bridges}}''' (1913 – 1998) was an Emmy-nominated American actor who was approached by [[Gene Roddenberry]] in {{y|1964}} to play the lead in the pilot, {{e|The Cage}} for [[TOS|a proposed series]]. Bridges turned down the role, not wanting to be involved in another science fiction project following the failure of his 1950 film ''Rocketship X-M'' and feeling that doing a "space show" would hurt his career. {{brokenlink|url=http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1994/vp941121/11190080.htm}} {{brokenlink|url=http://www.thediviningnation.com/m/stws.htm}} He did later appear as a guest star on ''Battlestar Galactica''.
  
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Bridges had previously acquired fame as the star of the action/adventure series ''Sea Hunt''. In his later career, he became known for comic roles in films such as ''Airplane!'' (1980, with [[Gregory Itzin]], [[Jason Wingreen]], [[Kenneth Tobey]] and [[Paula Moody]]) and ''Hot Shots!'' (1991, with [[Christopher Doyle]], co-produced by [[Steven McEveety]]) and earned an Emmy nomination for a guest appearance on ''Seinfeld''. In the early 1990s, he also starred in a short-lived series ''Capital News'', which was photographed by [[Jerry Finnerman]].
  
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=== Yvonne Craig ===
  
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'''Yvonne Craig''' (born 1937) was one of the actresses considered for the role of [[Vina]] in {{e|The Cage}}, before the role went to [[Susan Oliver]]. She was considered mostly because of her professional dancing background, required for the [[Orion]] courtyard scenes. Eventually, Craig went on to guest star as [[Marta]] in {{e|Whom Gods Destroy}}, coincidentally wearing green Orion makeup. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY5Ls6F0Xik&p=B2246EE90736AB16&playnext=1&index=13]
  
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=== James Hong ===
  
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'''{{w|James Hong}}''' (born 1929) is a Chinese-American actor, who auditioned for the role of [[Lieutenant]] [[Hikaru Sulu]] in the second ''Star Trek'' pilot, {{e|Where No Man Has Gone Before}}. The role was given to [[George Takei]] instead. Hong remembered going into the audition just before Takei. [http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/shows/star-trek]
  
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Hong has a long and prolific career in both film and television, appearing in series such as ''I Spy'', ''The Bill Cosby Show'', ''I Dream of Jeannie'', ''The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'', ''The Streets of San Francisco'', ''Dynasty'', ''MacGyver'', ''Miami Vice'', ''TJ Hooker'' (starring [[William Shatner]], [[James Darren]] and [[Richard Herd]]) and later in [[JJ Abrams]]' ''Alias'', ''Seinfeld'', ''Law and Order: Special Victims Unit'', ''Bones'', ''The Big Bang Theory'' and ''Chuck''. He also appeared in films like [[Robert Wise]]'s ''The Sand Pebbles'', ''Blade Runner'' and the remake of ''The Day the Earth Stood Still''. He played the villainous sorcerer Lo Pan in ''Big Trouble in Little China'', co-starring [[Kim Cattrall]]. He is also an established voice actor and can be heard in films such as ''Mulan'', ''Kung Fu Panda'' and its sequel.
  
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=== Martin Landau ===
  
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'''{{w|Martin Landau}}''' (born 1928) was one of the actors considered for the role of [[Spock]], but instead opted to take the role of Rollin Hand on ''{{w|Mission: Impossible}}'', which was produced by [[Desilu]] at the same time. [http://www.tvguide.com/detail/celebrity.aspx?tvobjectid=164889] [http://www.space1999.net/catacombs/press/wrefplandau.html] [[Leonard Nimoy]] went on to play Spock and, ironically, later joined the cast of ''Mission: Impossible'' after Landau left that show.
  
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Landau stated "''I turned down ''Star Trek''. It would've been torturous. I would've probably died playing that role. I mean, even the thought of it now upsets me. It was the antithesis of why I became an actor. I mean, to play a character that Lenny (Nimoy) was better suited for, frankly, a guy who speaks in a monotone who never gets excited, never has any guilt, never has any fear, or was affected on a visceral level. Who wants to do that?''" (''[[Pioneers of Television: Science Fiction]]'')
  
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In addition to his ''Mission: Impossible'' role (for which he received several Emmy Award nominations), Landau is known for many film and television credits including the lead role of John Koenig in ''Space: 1999'' (which co-starred [[Nick Tate]] and [[Clifton Jones]], and was produced partly by [[Fred Freiberger]]), Oscar-nominated roles in ''Tucker: The Man and His Dream'' and ''Crimes and Misdemeanors'', and his Oscar-winning performance as Bela Lugosi in ''Ed Wood''.
  
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=== Mark Lenard ===
  
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'''Mark Lenard''' (1924 – 1996) was slated to play the role of the recreation of [[Abraham Lincoln]] in {{e|The Savage Curtain}}, but prior commitments prohibited him from taking the part. As Lenard explained it, ''“I was doing a series at the time called Here Come the Brides in which I played Aaron Stemple, the resident bad guy/rich man. The Lincoln segment came up about Christmas time when we had a slight hiatus, and I thought I could work it in. I had already played two roles on Star Trek and they were well received. But it turned out we just couldn’t work it in. I think we went back to work on the other series too soon, and instead of having the six or seven days I would have needed to do the role, I only had three or four days.”'' [http://sarekandamanda.deviantart.com/journal/Mark-Lenard-Star-Trek-amp-x2019-s-Other-Alien-219516537]
  
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Lenard, of course, was best known for playing a [[Unnamed Romulans (23rd century)#Commander (2266)|Romulan Commander]] and [[Spock]]'s father, [[Ambassador]] [[Sarek]].
  
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=== Jack Lord ===
  
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'''{{w|Jack Lord}}''' (1920 – 1998) was an American actor who was Roddenberry's first choice for the role of [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk]] in {{y|1965}} after [[Jeffrey Hunter]] refused to reprise his role of [[Christopher Pike]] for the second pilot, {{e|Where No Man Has Gone Before}}. A deal with Lord fell through when Lord demanded fifty percent ownership of the show. [http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,308335,00.html] [http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1994/vp941121/11190080.htm] The role subsequently went to [[William Shatner]].
  
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Lord is best known for starring as Detective Steve McGarrett on the hit series ''Hawaii Five-O'', which enjoyed a twelve-year run from 1968 to 1980 (Lord retired from acting after its cancellation). He is also known to James Bond fans for playing Felix Leiter in the first Bond film, ''Dr. No''.
  
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=== Arlene Martel ===
  
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'''Arlene Martel''' (born 1934) was originally considered for the role of [[Doctor]] [[Elizabeth Dehner]] in {{e|Where No Man Has Gone Before}}. The role would have required her to wear silver contact lenses, which might have damaged her sensitive eyes. [[Sally Kellerman]] was cast instead.
  
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Nearly two years later, Martel auditioned for the role of [[Sylvia (Pyris VII)|Sylvia]] in {{e|Catspaw}}. She was not cast in the role, because the production staff saw her as an ideal candidate for [[T'Pring]] in the upcoming episode, {{e|Amok Time}}. {{st.com|where-are-they-now-tpring-actress-arlene-martel||article}}
  
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=== Roddy McDowall ===
  
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'''{{w|Roddy McDowall}}''' (1928 – 1998) was casting director [[Joseph D'Agosta]]'s choice for the role of [[Trelane]] in {{e|The Squire of Gothos}}. He was overruled by producer [[Gene L. Coon]]'s choice, [[William Campbell]] who seemed to be more suitable for the part. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rPiQOU1mcg&p=B2246EE90736AB16&playnext=1&index=4] McDowall was also a favorite of director [[Joseph L. Scanlan]] for voicing [[Armus]] in the ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' [[TNG Season 1|first season]] episode {{e|Skin of Evil}}. (''[[Creating the Next Generation: The Conception and Creation of a Phenomenon]]'', p.60)
  
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McDowall was an acclaimed character actor, who began his career in Hollywood as a child, acting in countless films from 1938 onward. His big break came at the age of 15 with the starring role in ''Lassie Come Home'' (1943). He also appeared in [[Orson Welles]]' 1948 film version of ''[[Macbeth]]'', which also featured [[Morgan Farley]]. Afterwards, he appeared in numerous film and television roles, including ''The Longest Day'' (1962, with [[Jeffrey Hunter]] and [[John Crawford]]), ''Cleopatra'' (1963, with [[John Hoyt]]), ''Pretty Maids All in the Row'' (1971, with [[James Doohan]], William Campbell, [[Dawn Roddenberry]] and written by [[Gene Roddenberry]]), ''The Poseidon Adventure'' (1972, with John Crawford, [[Bill Catching]], and [[George Sawaya]]), and ''Funny Lady'' (1975). McDowall also voiced the role of V.I.N.CENT, a robot in Disney's ''The Black Hole'' (1979). McDowall is probably best known for his roles in four out of the five ''Planet of the Apes'' movies (which also featured [[James Daly]], [[Lou Wagner]], [[Paul Lambert]], [[Billy Curtis]], [[Jane Ross]], [[Ricardo Montalban]], [[William Windom]], [[Jason Evers]], [[Walker Edmiston]], [[Janos Prohaska]], [[James B. Sikking]], [[Paul Comi]], [[France Nuyen]], [[Paul Williams]], and [[David Gerrold]]), and the subsequent television series (which co-starred [[Mark Lenard]]).
  
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On television, McDowall appeared in a famous 1960 episode of ''The Twilight Zone'' entitled "People Are Alike All Over", which co-starred Paul Comi, [[Susan Oliver]], [[Byron Morrow]], and [[Vic Perrin]]. He also appeared as "The Bookworm" in two 1966 episodes of ''Batman'', which also featured John Crawford, and guest-starred in a 1972 episode of ''Columbo'' with [[James Gregory]], William Windom, and George Sawaya.
  
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=== David Opatoshu ===
  
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'''David Opatoshu''' (1918 – 1996) was considered by [[Gene Roddenberry]] for the role of [[Doctor]] [[Phillip Boyce]] in the first ''Star Trek'' pilot, {{e|The Cage}}, before the role finally went to [[John Hoyt]]. Opatoshu appeared in a guest role as [[Anan 7]] in {{e|A Taste of Armageddon}}. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rPiQOU1mcg&p=B2246EE90736AB16&playnext=1&index=4]
  
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=== Robert Ryan ===
  
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'''{{w|Robert Ryan}}''' (1909 – 1973) was the American actor whom writer [[Norman Spinrad]] envisioned for the role of [[Commodore]] [[Matt Decker]] in {{TOS|The Doomsday Machine}}. Ryan was approached for the role, but he was unavailable due to other commitments. [[William Windom]] was given the part, instead, and Spinrad has expressed disappointment that Ryan was not cast. [http://trekmovie.com/2007/02/10/spinrad-videoblog-on-history-of-doomsday/]
  
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Ryan was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the 1947 film ''Crossfire''. He also received a BAFTA award nomination for his starring role in the 1962 film ''Billy Budd'', which co-starred [[John Neville]]. He has also starred in such acclaimed films as ''The Set-Up'' (directed by [[Robert Wise]]), ''Clash by Night'' (co-starring [[Keith Andes]]), ''Bad Day at Black Rock'', and ''The Professionals''. He starred opposite [[Jeffrey Hunter]] in the 1956 Western ''The Proud Ones''. He also appeared as John the Baptist in the 1961 film ''King of Kings'', again opposite Jeffrey Hunter. Ryan and Hunter worked together a third time as part of the Oscar-winning ensemble World War II film, ''The Longest Day''.
  
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Perhaps Ryan's best-known film role is that of Deke in {{w|Sam Peckinpah}}'s 1969 action western, ''The Wild Bunch''. Four years after this film's release, Ryan died of lung cancer at the age of 63. His last film, {{w|John Frankenheimer}}'s 1973 drama ''The Iceman Cometh'', earned Ryan posthumous awards from the National Board of Review and the National Society of Film Critics Awards.
  
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=== Jon Voight ===
  
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'''{{w|Jon Voight}}''' (born 1938) is an Academy Award-winning American actor, who was originally considered for the role of [[Apollo]] in {{e|Who Mourns for Adonais?}}, but was hired for another project. {{st.com|catching-up-with-star-treks-apollo||article}}
  
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Voight came to prominence two years later with his role in the Oscar-winning drama ''Midnight Cowboy''. He later appeared in films such as ''Catch 22'' (1970), ''Deliverance'' (1972, co-starring [[Ronny Cox]]), ''Coming Home'' (1978) for which he won an Academy Award, ''The Champ'' (1979), ''Runaway Train'' (1985), ''Heat'' (1995), ''Mission: Impossible'' (1996), ''Anaconda'' (1997), ''U Turn'' (1997), ''Enemy of the State'' (1998), ''Pearl Harbor'' (2001), ''Ali'' (2001, with [[LeVar Burton]]), ''The Manchurian Candidate'' (2004, with [[Dean Stockwell]]), ''National Treasure'' (2004, with [[Christopher Plummer]]), ''Transformers'' (2007, with [[Glenn Morshower]]) and several other projects. Voight is also the father of actress {{w|Angelina Jolie}} with whom he appeared in ''Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'' (2001) and its sequel.
  
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'''{{w|Jessica Walter}}''' (born 1941) is an American actress who was approached to play [[Miranda Jones]] in {{TOS|Is There in Truth No Beauty?}}. She was unavailable, and the role went to [[Diana Muldaur]]. [http://ralph-senensky.blogspot.com/.../is-there-in-truth-no-beauty-july-1968.html]
  
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In the same year, Walter appeared in an episode of ''The Name of the Game'', helmed by the "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" director, [[Ralph Senensky]], which also featured [[David Opatoshu]], [[Don Keefer]], [[Lloyd Kino]], and [[Jason Wingreen]].
  
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She is best known for appearing alongside {{w|Clint Eastwood}} in his directorial debut, ''Play Misty for Me'' (1971) and for playing the role of Lucille Bluth in the sitcom ''Arrested Development'' (2003-2006). She guest-starred in "Mind Over Mayhem", a 1974 episode of ''Columbo'' alongside [[Lou Wagner]], [[Robert Walker, Jr.]], [[Arthur Batanides]], and [[Charles Macaulay]]. In 1965, she co-starred with [[William Shatner]] in the short-lived television series, ''For the People''. She also appeared as a regular in the first season of ''90210'' in 2008. Currently she stars in the {{w|TV Land}} sitcom, ''Retired at 35''.
  
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==''Star Trek: Planet of the Titans''==
  
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===Toshiro Mifune===
  
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'''{{w|Toshiro Mifune}}''' (1920 – 1997) was a legendary Japanese actor appearing in almost 170 movies, best known for his roles in director {{w|Akira Kurosawa}}'s Samurai epics. Mifune was planned to play the main [[Klingon]] villain in the proposed ''Star Trek'' movie, ''[[Star Trek: Planet of the Titans|Planet of the Titans]]'' in 1976. (''[[The Star Trek Compendium]]'')
  
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Director/screenwriter {{w|Philip Kaufman}} said, "''My version was really built around Leonard Nimoy as Spock and Toshiro Mifune as his Klingon nemesis... My idea was to make it less "cult-ish", and more of an adult movie, dealing with sexuality and wonders rather than oddness; a big science fiction movie, filled with all kinds of questions, particularly about the nature of Spock's [duality]-exploring his humanity and what humanness was. To have Spock and Mifune's character tripping out in outer space. I'm sure the fans would have been upset, but I felt it could really open up a new type of science fiction.''" [http://io9.com/5721854/ralph-mcquarries-lost-concept-art-for-a-star-trek-movie-in-1976+1977/gallery/1]
  
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==''Star Trek: Phase II''==
  
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===David Gautreaux===
  
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'''David Gautreaux''' (born 1951) was set to play the role of [[Vulcan]] science officer [[Lieutenant]] [[Xon]] in the second ''Star Trek'' series, but the planned show was cancelled. Finally he played [[Commander]] [[Branch]] in {{film|1}}. (''Phase II: The Lost Enterprise'' on [[Star Trek: The Motion Picture (The Director's Edition)|''Star Trek: The Motion Picture'' (The Director's Edition)]] DVD)
  
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==== Jordan Clark ====
  
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'''{{w|Jordan Clark (actor)|Jordan Clark}}''' auditioned for the role of [[Willard Decker]] in {{film|1}}. He was interviewed by the film's director, [[Robert Wise]], and his audition was scheduled for 11:20 am on {{d|25|July|1978}}. (''The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture'', p. 104)
  
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==== Frederic Forrest ====
  
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'''{{w|Frederic Forrest}}''' auditioned for the role of Willard Decker in ''The Motion Picture''. His audition, held by Robert Wise, was scheduled for 2:00 pm on {{d|25|July|1978}}. (''The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture'', p. 105)
  
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==== Lance Henriksen ====
  
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'''{{w|Lance Henriksen}}''' auditioned for the role of Willard Decker in ''The Motion Picture''. His audition, held by Robert Wise, was scheduled for 11:40 am on 25 July 1978. (''The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture'', p. 105)
  
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==== Arthur Hindle ====
  
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'''{{w|Art Hindle|Arthur Hindle}}''' auditioned for the role of Willard Decker in ''The Motion Picture'' His audition, held by Robert Wise, was scheduled for sometime between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm on 25 July 1978. (''The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture'', p. 105). Hindle had previously appeared in the 1978 remake of ''Invasion of the Body Snatchers''. That film was directed by {{w|Philip Kaufman}}, and [[Leonard Nimoy]] had a prominent role.
  
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==== Richard Kelton ====
  
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'''Richard Kelton''' auditioned for the role of Willard Decker in ''The Motion Picture''. His audition, held by Robert Wise, was scheduled for 11:30 am on 25 July 1978. (''The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture'', p. 105) Kelton also played Ficus Pandorata on the [[NBC]] sci-fi comedy television series ''{{w|Quark (TV series)|Quark}}'', which included numerous references to ''Star Trek'' throughout its short run. (For more information, see [[Star Trek parodies and pop culture references (live action television)#Quark|the series' entry at ''Star Trek'' parodies and pop culture references]].)
  
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'''[[Stephen Macht]]''' auditioned for the role of Willard Decker in ''The Motion Picture''. In common with Arthur Hindle, Macht's audition, held by Robert Wise, was scheduled for sometime between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm on 25 July 1978. (''The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture'', p. 105) He also auditioned for both the roles of [[Jean-Luc Picard]] and [[William Riker]] in ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. Years later, Macht played General [[Krim (General)|Krim]] in {{DS9|The Circle}} and {{e|The Siege}}.
  
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==== Andrew Robinson ====
  
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'''[[Andrew Robinson]]''' auditioned for the role of Willard Decker in ''The Motion Picture''. His audition, held by Robert Wise, was scheduled for 11:10 am on {{d|25|July|1978}}, only ten minutes after [[Stephen Collins]], who was ultimately cast in the part, auditioned for the role. (''[[The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture]]'', p. 104) Years later, Robinson played the recurring character [[Elim Garak]] on ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''.
  
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==== Tim Thomerson ====
  
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'''{{w|Tim Thomerson}}''' auditioned for the role of Willard Decker in ''The Motion Picture''. His audition, held by Robert Wise, was scheduled for 11:50 am on 25 July 1978. (''The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture'', p. 105) As with Richard Kelton, Thomerson also appeared on the television series ''Quark''.
  
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=== ''Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'' ===
  
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==== Madlyn Rhue ====
  
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'''Madlyn Rhue''' (1935 – 2003) was originally planned to reprise her role as [[Lieutenant]] [[Marla McGivers]] in the film, having established that part in {{TOS|Space Seed}}. [[Harve Bennett]] ended up writing the character out of the film's story, after learning that Rhue suffered from multiple sclerosis which bound her to a wheelchair. Bennett felt it would be unfair to recast the role.
  
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=== ''Star Trek III: The Search for Spock'' ===
  
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====Edward James Olmos====
  
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'''{{w|Edward James Olmos}}''' (born 1947) is an Emmy-winning, Academy Award-nominated actor. [[Leonard Nimoy]] wanted Olmos to play [[Kruge]] in {{film|3}}, but the role ultimately went to [[Christopher Lloyd]]. (''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (Special Edition)]]'' special features)
  
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A few years later, Olmos was offered the role of [[Jean-Luc Picard]] on ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. He had to turn it down as he was busy with other projects.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZM0EzcQCAc] His Hollywood Walk of Fame star is right next to [[Patrick Stewart]]'s.
  
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On film, Olmos is known for playing Gaff in the 1982 sci-fi thriller ''Blade Runner'' and for his Oscar-nominated role in 1988's ''Stand and Deliver''. He received two Emmy nominations – winning his first – for his supporting role as Lt. Martin Castillo on ''Miami Vice''. Now he has acquired new fame for his portrayal of Admiral Adama in [[Ronald D. Moore]]'s hit re-imagining of the sci-fi series ''Battlestar Galactica'', airing on the [[Sci-Fi Channel]].
  
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=== ''Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'' ===
  
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==== Eddie Murphy ====
  
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'''{{w|Eddie Murphy}}''' (born 1961), a popular actor and comedian who rose to stardom as a regular on ''Saturday Night Live'' (frequently appearing in tandem with [[Joe Piscopo]] - [[Charles Rocket]] was also in the cast his first season) and as the star of the films ''48 Hrs'' and ''Beverly Hills Cop'' (both for [[Paramount Pictures]]), was initially offered the role of a major character, an eccentric professor who believed that aliens exist, in {{film|4}} who ultimately became [[Doctor]] [[Gillian Taylor]]. Murphy, a reported ''Star Trek'' fan, had expressed interest in the part and early scripts were written with Murphy in mind for the role. Ultimately a negative writing campaign coupled with story issues prompted the writers to drop the idea, and Murphy moved on to other projects. "''I'm a Trekkie. I've always loved ''Star Trek'' and have wanted to do one of the films,''" says Murphy. "''The script was developed, but we eventually dropped the idea. ''[The] Golden Child'' came along and I decided to do that film instead ... In retrospect, I might have been better off doing ''Star Trek IV''.''" The character was ultimately rewritten as a woman and the part went to [[Catherine Hicks]]. (''[[The Trek 25th Anniversary Celebration]]'', ''Trekworld, June {{y|1999}}'')
  
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Since then, Murphy has continued a successful career in film, starring in such hits as ''Coming to America'', ''The Nutty Professor'', ''Doctor Dolittle'', ''Daddy Day Care'', and the ''Shrek'' films. In 2006 he received his first Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in ''Dreamgirls''.
  
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=== ''Star Trek V: The Final Frontier'' ===
  
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==== Kim Cattrall ====
  
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Cattrall (born 1956) was one of the final thirteen women who auditioned for the part of [[Vixis]] in {{film|5}}, but the role went to [[Spice Williams-Crosby]]. (Source: [[Spice Williams-Crosby]])
  
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Cattrall went on to play the role of [[Valeris]] in {{film|6}}.
  
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==== Sean Connery ====
  
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'''{{w|Sean Connery}}''' (born 1930) is a widely-popular Scottish actor who is perhaps best known for being the first to play James Bond in feature films. He portrayed Bond in seven films, beginning with ''Dr. No'' in 1962 and ending with ''Never Say Never Again'' in 1983. He has also acquired great fame as a movie star for his roles in films such as Alfred Hitchcock's ''Marnie'' (1964, with [[Meg Wyllie]]), ''The Longest Day'' (1962, with [[Jeffrey Hunter]], [[Richard Beymer]], and [[John Crawford]]), ''The Man Who Would Be King'' (1975, co-starring [[Christopher Plummer]]), ''A Bridge Too Far'' (1977), ''Highlander'' (1986, with [[Clancy Brown]]), ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'' (1989, with [[John Rhys-Davies]]), ''The Hunt for Red October'' (1990, with [[Gates McFadden]] and music by [[Basil Poledouris]]), ''The Rock'' (1996, with [[Tony Todd]]), ''Entrapment'' (1999), and ''Finding Forrester'' (2000, with [[F. Murray Abraham]] and [[Michael Nouri]]). He also won an Academy Award for his supporting role in 1987's ''The Untouchables''.
  
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[[William Shatner]] originally wanted Sean Connery to play the role of [[Sybok]] in {{film|5}}. Shatner had tremendous respect for Connery's acting talents, and knew that his presence would be a great bonus in that the film would draw a foreign box office business. Before Paramount could close the deal with him, Connery accepted a role in ''{{w|Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade}}'', which was scheduled to film at the same time ''Star Trek V''. Shatner was deeply disappointed to learn of Connery's unavailability. Despite this, the writers kept the reference to Connery – [[Sha Ka Ree]] – in the film.
  
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In Shatner's search for Connery's replacement, he looked at other foreign actors which might bring in overseas business. "''We considered several people,''" he said, "''and were especially intrigued by one well-known Swedish actor (''[[#Max von Sydow|Max von Sydow]]'') who I consider very talented. But when we found out how expensive he was, that idea quickly flew out the window.''"
  
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Shatner and [[Harve Bennett]] went back to the drawing board, and drew up a list of possible candidates for the role and began looking at the roles each had portrayed. One actor on the list, [[Laurence Luckinbill]], caught Shatner's eye from his role as [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] in the [[PBS]] presentation "Lyndon Johnson", and he eventually cast in Connery's place. (''[[Captain's Log: William Shatner's Personal Account of the Making of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier]]'', ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'')
  
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==== Rachel McLish ====
  
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'''{{w|Rachel McLish}}''' (born 1952) was one of the final thirteen women who auditioned for the role of [[Vixis]] in {{film|5}}, but the role went to [[Spice Williams-Crosby]]. (Source: [[Spice Williams-Crosby]])
  
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McLish is a famous female bodybuilder and former Ms. Olympia who retired in 1984. She has acted in several movies such as ''Getting Physical'' (1984) alongside Spice Williams-Crosby and [[TNG]] guest actor [[Earl Boen]] and ''Raven Hawk'' (1996) with [[John de Lancie]], [[Michael Champion]], [[Ed Lauter]], [[John Fleck]], and [[Nicholas Guest]], and published several books as well as many fitness instruction videos.
  
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==== Max von Sydow ====
  
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'''{{w|Max von Sydow}}''' (born 1929) is a well-known Swedish actor who was considered for the role of [[Sybok]] when [[Sean Connery]] proved unavailable. According to [[William Shatner]], the idea of using von Sydow "quickly flew out the window" when he discovered how high his expected salary was compared to the remaining production budget. (''[[Captain's Log: William Shatner's Personal Account of the Making of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier]]''; ''[[Charting the Undiscovered Country: The Making of Trek VI]]'')
  
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Max von Sydow is known for his many collaborations with famed writer/director {{w|Ingmar Bergman}} during his early career, which included the acclaimed films ''Wild Strawberries'' (1957), ''The Seventh Seal'' (1957), ''The Magician'' (1958), ''The Virgin Spring'' (1960), and ''Through a Glass Darkly'' (1961). Perhaps von Sydow's best-known American film role is that of Father Merrin in the 1973 horror film ''The Exorcist''. He was received Golden Globe nominations for his work on both ''The Exorcist'' and the 1966 film ''Hawaii'', and was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the 1987 Danish film ''Pelle the Conqueror''.
  
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By {{y|1989}}, when he was being considered for a role in ''Star Trek V'', von Sydow was no stranger to science fiction, having played Ming the Merciless in the 1980 film ''Flash Gordon''. He also co-starred with [[Christopher Plummer]] in the 1984 sci-fi film ''Dreamscape'' and appeared as Dr. Kynes in David Lynch's 1984 film adaptation of ''Dune'', which featured a number of future ''[[Star Trek]]'' alumni ([[Brad Dourif]], [[Virginia Madsen]], [[Dean Stockwell]], and, most notably, [[Patrick Stewart]]). Since then, von Sydow's science fiction credits have included ''Judge Dredd'' (1995) and {{w|Steven Spielberg}}'s ''Minority Report'' (2002). He has also ventured into the fantasy genre, including the role of King Osric in 1982's ''Conan the Barbarian''.
  
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His many other, non-genre film credits include the 1975 thriller ''Three Days of the Condor'', the 1986 comedy ''Hannah and Her Sisters'', the 1993 horror film ''Needful Things'', and the dramas ''Awakenings'' (1990) and ''Snow Falling on Cedars'' (1999). More recent credits include ''Rush Hour 3'' (2007) and ''The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'' (2007).
  
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=== ''Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'' ===
  
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==== Kirstie Alley ====
  
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:''Main article: [[Kirstie Alley]]''
  
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'''Kirstie Alley''' (born 1951) was originally asked by director [[Nicholas Meyer]] to reprise her role as [[Saavik]] in the film, but her price was deemed to be too high. Other sources (most notably Meyer himself) say that she refused Meyer's requests because of weight problems, feeling she would look fat in a tight-fitting uniform. Finally [[Kim Cattrall]] was cast in the role, which was eventually reworked into the character of [[Valeris]]. (''[[Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (Special Edition)]]'' DVD audio commentary)
  
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==== Whoopi Goldberg ====
  
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'''Whoopi Goldberg''', eager to make a cameo appearance in the film, met with Nick Meyer to discuss the possibility of her appearing as a [[Klingon]] princess in ''Star Trek VI''. This idea was vetoed by [[Leonard Nimoy]], who feared that too many well known performers in the film's supporting cast might detract from the movie being the last to feature the regular TOS cast. Goldberg was also making recurring appearances as [[Guinan]] in ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. (''[[The View from the Bridge - Memories of Star Trek and a Life in Hollywood]]'', hardcover ed., p. 211)
  
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==== Jack Palance ====
  
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:''Main article: [[Jack Palance]]''
  
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'''{{w|Jack Palance}}''' (1919 – 2006) was an American actor, originally approached to play [[Chancellor]] [[Gorkon]] in {{film|6}}. He was scheduled to appear in the film ''City Slickers'', which earned him an Academy Award, and [[David Warner]] was cast in the role instead. Palance appeared in many classic Hollywood films, including ''Shane'' (1953), which was briefly featured in {{DS9|It's Only a Paper Moon}}. [[Elisha Cook, Jr.]] also appeared in the film. Other films of Palance include ''Austerlitz'' (1960, with [[Orson Welles (Narrator)|Orson Welles]]), ''Le mépris'' (1963), ''Chato's Land'' (1972), ''Batman'' (1989), and ''Tango and Cash'' (1989, with [[Teri Hatcher]], [[Marc Alaimo]], and [[Michael J. Pollard]]).
  
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=== ''Star Trek Generations'' ===
  
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==== DeForest Kelley ====
  
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:''Main article: [[DeForest Kelley]]''
  
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'''DeForest Kelley''' (1920 – 1999) was approached to appear as [[Leonard McCoy]] in the prologue sequence of ''Generations''. He felt the part was rather just a cameo, and that the original characters made their exit well in {{film|6}}. The script was re-written to feature [[Pavel Chekov]] ([[Walter Koenig]]) instead.
  
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==== Leonard Nimoy ====
  
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:''Main article: [[Leonard Nimoy]]''
  
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'''Leonard Nimoy''' (born 1931) was approached to appear as [[Spock]] in the prologue sequence of {{film|7}} but declined the offer. As Nimoy explained, "''There were five or six lines attributed to Spock [...] but it had nothing to do with Spock. They were not Spock-like in any way. I said to Rick Berman, 'You could distribute these lines to any one of the other characters and it wouldn't make any difference.' And that is exactly what he did. There was no Spock function in the script. I have always tried to make a contribution to these movies. There was no contribution to be made in that movie. It was just sort of 'let's get Nimoy in here too.' I said there is nothing here I can do so I said 'thanks, but I'll pass'.''" [http://trekmovie.com/2007/08/01/interview-with-leonard-nimoy-part-1/] He was replaced by [[Montgomery Scott]] ([[James Doohan]]) in the scene.
  
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=== ''Star Trek: First Contact'' ===
  
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==== Tom Hanks ====
  
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'''{{w|Tom Hanks}}''' (born 1956) is the two-time Academy Award-winner American actor, who was originally approached to play [[Zefram Cochrane]] in {{film|8}}. Hanks, a self-admitted [[Trekkie]] had to turn down the offer, as he was busy working on his directorial debut, ''That Thing You Do!'' (which featured [[Clint Howard]]).
  
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Hanks built a long and successful career in film, working as an actor, producer, writer and director. He started out in comedies, such as ''Splash'' (1984, with [[Charles Macaulay]], Clint Howard, [[Bill Smitrovich]] and cinematography by [[Don Peterman]]), ''The Money Pit'' (1986, with [[Tzi Ma]]) and ''Big'' (1988, with [[Josh Clark]]), and also starred in Trek director [[Nicholas Meyer]]'s 1985 film, ''Volunteers'' (with [[Clyde Kusatsu]] and music by [[James Horner]]). He turned to more serious roles in the early 1990s with such films as ''The Bonfire of Vanities'' (1990, with [[Kim Cattrall]], [[Saul Rubinek]], [[Kirsten Dunst]], [[Jon Rashad Kamal]], [[F. Murray Abraham]], and [[Terry Farrell]]) and ''Sleepless in Seattle'' (1993).
  
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His big break came with two roles which won him the Academy Award for Best Actor in two consequent years: ''Philadelphia'' (1993, with [[Charles Napier]]) and ''Forrest Gump'' (1994). Since then, Hanks appeared in a variety of well-received movies, including ''Apollo 13'' (1995, with Clint Howard, [[Max Grodénchik]], [[Steve Rankin]], and [[John Wheeler]], and music by James Horner), ''Saving Private Ryan'' (1998, with [[Leland Orser]] and [[John de Lancie]]), ''You've Got Mail'' (1998), ''The Green Mile'' (1999, with [[James Cromwell]] and [[William Sadler]]), ''Cast Away'' (2000, with [[Michael Forest]]), ''Road to Perdition'' (2002), ''Catch Me If You Can'' (2002, with [[Thomas Kopache]] and [[Malachi Throne]]), ''The Terminal'' (2004, with [[Zoe Saldana]]), ''The Da Vinci Code'' (2006), and ''Charlie Wilson's War'' (2007). He also lent his voice to a number of animated productions, including ''Toy Story'' (1995) and it's two sequels, which also featured [[Wallace Shawn]] and [[Kelsey Grammer]], ''The Polar Express'' (2004), and ''Cars'' (2006, with [[Paul Dooley]]).
  
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=== ''Star Trek Nemesis'' ===
  
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==== James Marsters ====
  
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'''{{w|James Marsters}}''' (born 1962) auditioned for the role of [[Shinzon]] in {{film|10}}, but the role ultimately went to [[Tom Hardy]]. Actress [[Marina Sirtis]] believes Marsters would have been more suitable in the role. [http://www.whedon.info/article.php3?id_article=18292] [http://trekweb.com/articles/2006/09/29/Marina-Sirtis-Criticizes-Nemesis-Again-Says.shtml]
 
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Marsters is best known for playing Spike on ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and ''Angel'' and Captain John Hart on the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' spinoff ''Torchwood''. He co-starred with ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' actress [[Jolene Blalock]] and [[TNG]]/[[DS9]]/[[VOY]] guest actor [[Tony Todd]] in the film ''Shadow Puppets'' and had a supporting role in the 2007 drama ''P.S. I Love You''. He also had a recurring role as Professor Fine/Brainiac in the CW series ''Smallville'' and also played the villain Piccolo in the live-action film adaptation of the popular anime series ''Dragonball''.
  
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====Michael Shanks====
  
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'''{{w|Michael Shanks}}''' (born 1970) auditioned for the role of [[Shinzon]] in {{film|10}}, but the role ultimately went to [[Tom Hardy]].
  
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Shanks is best known for playing Dr. [[stargate:Daniel Jackson|Daniel Jackson]] on the long-running series ''[[stargate:Stargate SG-1|Stargate SG-1]]'', its direct-to-video spinoff films and television spin-off series. Shanks has also appeared on such shows as ''Smallville'', ''Andromeda'', and ''Burn Notice''. [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0253754/trivia]
  
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==== Adrien Brody ====
  
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Academy Award-winning actor '''{{w|Adrien Brody}}''' (born 1973) was in talks to play [[Spock]] in {{film|11}}, the eleventh ''Trek'' film set for release in {{y|2009}}. At first, his connection to the project was merely a rumor, [http://movies.ign.com/articles/767/767783p1.html] but Brody himself later confirmed that he had discussed playing Spock with the film's director, [[J.J. Abrams]]. [http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2007/09/26/adrien-brody-confirms-he-was-almost-mr-spock/] The role of Spock ultimately went to [[Zachary Quinto]].
  
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Brody had supporting roles in several popular films throughout the 1990s, including {{w|Steven Soderbergh}}'s ''King of the Hill'', Disney's baseball fantasy ''Angels in the Outfield'' (working with [[Christopher Lloyd]] and [[Neal McDonough]]), {{w|Terence Malick}}'s ''The Thin Red Line'', and {{w|Spike Lee}}'s ''Summer of Sam'' (with [[Bebe Neuwirth]] and [[Mike Starr]]). He also played the leads in a number of smaller films, including 1998's ''Restaurant'', 1999's ''Liberty Heights'', and 2002's ''Dummy''.
 
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Brody won the 2002 Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Polish Jewish musician Wladyslaw Szpilman in {{w|Roman Polanski}}'s ''The Pianist''. He has since starred in such films as {{w|M. Night Shyamalan}}'s ''The Village'', {{w|Peter Jackson}}'s ''King Kong'', {{w|Allen Coulter}}'s ''Hollywoodland'', {{w|Wes Anderson}}'s ''The Darjeeling Limited'', the adventure comedy ''The Brothers Bloom'', and the biographical drama ''Cadillac Records'' (with [[Gabrielle Union]]).
  
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==== Matt Damon ====
  
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'''{{w|Matt Damon}}''' (born 1970) is an American Academy Award-nominated actor and Academy Award-winning screenwriter who was approached to play [[James T. Kirk]]'s father, [[George Kirk]] in ''Star Trek''. [http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/04/73237/] According to Abrams, Damon turned down the role for "most gracious and understandable and logical of reasons." [http://trekmovie.com/2009/11/23/chris-pine-jj-abrams-crew-named-gq-men-of-the-year/] The role ultimately went to [[Chris Hemsworth]].
 
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Before this, Damon had long been rumored to be in the running for the role of {{alt|James T. Kirk}} in the film. It was even rumored that he solicited [[William Shatner]]'s aid in getting him signed up. {{brokenlink|url=http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=36682}} Damon himself denied having been approached for the role, although he later told [http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire Sci-fi Wire] that he would be interested in playing a young Captain Kirk if the script met with his satisfaction. {{brokenlink|url=http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=3&id=39147}} In March 2007, Kurtzman, although not confirming that Damon would play Kirk, stated that he was "''the hugest Matt Damon fan. If he became [Kirk], great.''" [http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1554046/story.jhtml] In a subsequent interview with IGN, Damon stated that the filmmakers were looking for someone younger for the role. [http://trekmovie.com/2007/07/20/matt-damon-jj-wants-a-much-younger-kirk] [[Chris Pine]] was ultimately cast in the role.
  
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Damon began acquiring fame in the 1990s with major roles in such films as ''School Ties'' (1992), ''Courage Under Fire'' (1996), and ''Saving Private Ryan'' (1998). He and best friend {{w|Ben Affleck}} won an Academy Award for their screenplay to the 1997 drama ''Good Will Hunting'', for which Damon also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Damon and Affleck later became executive producers on {{w|Project Greenlight}}, for which they received three Emmy Award nominations. Damon and Affleck have also worked together on several projects for director {{w|Kevin Smith}}, most notably the 1998 film ''Dogma''.
  
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In addition, Damon is known for his roles in two film franchises: he plays young thief Linus Caldwell in the ''Ocean's'' films (''Ocean's Eleven'' in 2001, ''Ocean's Twelve'' in 2004, and ''Ocean's Thirteen'' in 2007), and also stars as amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne in the ''Bourne'' films (''The Bourne Identity'' in 2002, ''The Bourne Supremacy'' in 2005, and ''The Bourne Ultimatum'' in 2007). Had he been cast in ''Star Trek'', it would have marked his second film with [[Karl Urban]], whom he worked with on ''The Bourne Supremacy''. It also would have been his second movie photographed by [[Daniel Mindel]], after the 2003 comedy, ''Stuck on You''.
  
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Damon's other films include ''The Talented Mr. Ripley'' (1999), ''The Legend of Bagger Vance'' (2000), ''The Brothers Grimm'' (2005), ''Syriana'' (2005, in which he acted alongside ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' regular [[Alexander Siddig]]), Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning ''The Departed'' (2006, with [[Mark Rolston]]). He also lent his voice to such films as ''Titan A.E.'' (2000, along with [[Ron Perlman]] and [[Charles Rocket]]), ''Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron'' (2002, with [[James Cromwell]]), and the English version of the Hayao Miyazaki film ''Ponyo''.
 
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Damon earned his second Academy Award in an acting category for his performance in Clint Eastwood's 2009 drama ''Invictus''. He has since been seen in such films as Eastwood's ''Hereafter'' (2010), the {{w|Coen brothers}}-directed remake of ''True Grit'' (2010), the family drama ''We Bought a Zoo'', and the hit 2011 sci-fi thrillers ''Contagion'' and ''The Adjustment Bureau''. Damon also worked alongside ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' star [[Scott Bakula]] in two films directed by {{w|Steven Soderbergh}}: the 2009 comedy ''The Informant'' and the 2013 {{w|Liberace}} biopic ''Behind the Candelabra''. In addition, Damon played the recurring role of airline pilot Carol Burnett on the [[NBC]] comedy series ''30 Rock''.
 
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His upcoming films include the sci-fi action thriller ''Elysium'' (featuring [[Faran Tahir]]), {{w|Terry Gilliam}}'s ''The Zero Theorem'', and {{w|George Clooney}}'s ensemble drama ''The Monuments Men''.
  
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==== Ricky Gervais ====
  
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'''{{w|Ricky Gervais}}''' (born 1961) is an English actor, comedian, producer, and director who turned down an unspecified role in ''Star Trek''. He was approached by the film's director and producer, [[J.J. Abrams]], whom Gervais previously worked with on an episode of ''Alias'', but Gervais rejected a part in the film. He explained his reasons for doing so: "''I was never a big fan, so I would've felt guilty taking the part just to be in a blockbuster. To what? Boost my profile?''" [http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20226977_4,00.html]
  
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Gervais is known for his work on two popular British comedy series: he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the original series of ''[[w:c:theoffice:The Office UK|The Office]]'' (making two cameo appearances on its [[w:c:theoffice:The Office|American remake]] as well – coincidentally, [[Spencer Daniels]], who plays [[Johnny (Human)|Johnny]] in the film, is the son of {{w|Greg Daniels}}, the executive producer of the American version), and then went on to do the same for ''Extras''. These shows have earned Gervais two Emmy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe, and a British Comedy Award, among many other honors. Gervais has also starred in such films as ''Night at the Museum'', ''For Your Consideration'', ''Stardust'', and ''Ghost Town''. He even wrote and lent his voice to an episode of ''The Simpsons''.
  
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==== Greg Haines ====
  
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'''Greg Haines''' is an actor who was originally cast and scheduled to portray an instructor at Starfleet Academy in {{y|2009}}'s {{film|11}} but was chosen to be the [[stand-in]] for actor [[Ben Cross]]. Haines had a wardrobe fitting but did not appear on screen. (''Source: [[Greg Haines]]'')
  
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==== Jeffery Hauser ====
  
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'''Jeffery Hauser''' is an actor who was cast to have a supporting role as a [[USS Kelvin personnel|''Kelvin'' crewmember]] in {{y|2009}}'s {{film|11}}. He was cast in October 2007 and was on set to shoot his scenes a month later. [http://www.jefferyhouston.com/whats_new.html] [http://www.jfxonline.com/jfxonline/2007/11/08/on-set-im-an-extra-jim-not-a-cult-member/jj-abrams-star-trek-begins-production-18/] During the day of shooting he was asked to step down by the first AD and told that they had another scene in mind for him. But Hauser got no call back and saw a different actor saying his lines when he saw the film on DVD two years later. [http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9131061/m/517108492?r=276108692#276108692]
  
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Hauser moved to Los Angeles in 2003 and appeared in a few stage productions. He got featured parts in Forest Whitaker's ''First Daughter'' (2004) and Steven Spielberg's ''The Terminal'' (2004), alongside ''Star Trek'' actress [[Zoe Saldana]]. He performed in several commercials, including one with Samuel L. Jackson, which was shown during the Super Bowl in 2004. [http://www.myspace.com/jefferyhauser]
  
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Also in 2004 he was featured in the MTV show ''Your Face or Mine?'', appeared in the music video "I'm not ready" from My Chemical Romance, and was featured in Wes Craven's thriller ''Red Eye'', which also featured [[Angela Paton]], [[Suzie Plakson]], [[Dey Young]], [[Beth Toussaint]], and [[Scott Leva]]. [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1429810]
  
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Hauser has started to write his own scripts and to produce short films. He served as photo double for the drama ''Little Miss Sunshine'' (2006), was featured in three episodes of the daytime television series ''Days of Our Lives'' (2004-2005), and played a lead role in the independent film ''Broken Concrete'' (2006). [http://www.jefferyhauser.com JefferyHauser.com]
  
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After his experience in the new ''Star Trek'' film he called himself a "''Star Trek'' freak". [http://www.myspace.com/jefferyhauser]
  
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==== Joshua Jackson ====
  
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'''{{w|Joshua Jackson}}''' (born 1978) auditioned for two roles in ''Star Trek'', including [[James T. Kirk]]. Although he was not cast, the audition won him a role in [[J.J. Abrams]]' subsequent science fiction series, ''Fringe''. [http://www.dwscifi.com/interviews/2349-joshua-jackson-beyond-the-fringe] [http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/02/09/eyeing-captain-kirks-chair-joshua-jackson-auditioned-for-star-trek/]
  
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Jackson is best known for playing Pacey Witter in the television series ''Dawson's Creek'' from 1998 through 2003. He is also known for playing Charlie Conway in the 1992 film ''The Mighty Ducks'' and its sequels, ''D2: The Mighty Ducks'' (1994) and ''D3: The Might Ducks'' (1996, with [[Jeffrey Nordling]]). He has worked with [[Louise Fletcher]] in two films: 1999's ''Cruel Intentions'' and 2005's ''Aurora Borealis''. His other film credits include ''Apt Pupil'' (directed by [[Bryan Singer]] and co-starring [[Bruce Davison]]), ''Urban Legend'' (with [[John Neville]]), ''The Skulls'' (with [[Christopher McDonald]]), ''Gossip'' (with [[Sharon Lawrence]]), ''The Laramie Project'' (with [[Clancy Brown]]), and ''Bobby'' (with [[Christian Slater]]).
  
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==== Dominic Keating ====
  
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'''Dominic Keating''', best known for his role as [[Lieutenant]] [[Malcolm Reed]] on ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'', auditioned for the role of [[James T. Kirk]]'s uncle in {{y|2009}}'s {{film|11}}. He did not get the part. [http://trekmovie.com/2008/04/17/dominic-keating-on-star-trek-audition-coto-v-bermanbraga/]
  
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==== Josh Lucas ====
  
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'''{{w|Josh Lucas}}''' (born 1971) was considered for the role of [[Christopher Pike]] in [[J.J. Abrams]]' {{film|11}}, but the role ultimately went to [[Bruce Greenwood]]. [http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3592&Itemid=99] [http://trekmovie.com/2007/10/30/star-trek-close-to-a-pike-still-looking-for-kirks-and-spocks-parents/] [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ic62850cbeffe3295552071dc8692830d]
  
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Lucas had supporting roles in several acclaimed films, including ''American Psycho'', ''A Beautiful Mind'', and ''Secondhand Lions''. He played the lead male role in 2002's ''Sweet Home Alabama'' and played the villain in 2003's ''Hulk'', based on the [[Marvel Comics]] character of the same name and starring [[Eric Bana]]. He has since had lead roles in such films as ''Stealth'', ''Glory Road'', and ''Poseidon''.
  
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==== Paul McGillion ====
  
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:''Main article: [[Paul McGillion]]''
  
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'''Paul McGillion''' (born 1969) auditioned for the role of [[Montgomery Scott]] in [[J.J. Abrams]]' {{film|11}}. [http://trekmovie.com/2007/09/26/paul-mcgillion-a-contender-for-scotty/] The role ultimately went to [[Simon Pegg]], but McGillion was cast in another role in the film.
  
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==== Derek Mears ====
  
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'''Derek Mears''' is a stuntman and actor who was was the first choice for playing the [[Unnamed Shipyard Bar visitors#Long faced alien|long faced bar alien]] in [[J.J. Abrams]]' {{film|11}} but was unable to shoot his part because of his time schedule. He recommended [[Douglas Tait]] who got this part. [http://dougtait.blogspot.com/2011/05/star-trek-behind-scenes-to-screen.html]
  
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==== Sydney Tamiia Poitier ====
  
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'''{{w|Sydney Tamiia Poitier}}''' (born 1973) is an American actress who auditioned for a role on {{film|11}}, possibly {{alt|Nyota Uhura}}. [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/comic_con_2007/news/1657693/] [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796366/trivia]
  
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She is the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor {{w|Sidney Poitier}} and actress {{w|Joanna Shimkus}} (ironically, [[Zoë Saldana]], who eventuallyed play Uhura, had starred in 2005's ''Guess Who'', a comic remake, with the racial roles reversed, of ''Guess Who's Coming To Dinner'', the groundbreaking 1967 film starring Poitier's father). She has been seen in such films as ''True Crime'' (with [[Michael McKean]] and [[Anthony Zerbe]]), ''MacArthur Park'' (co-starring [[Lori Petty]]), and ''Nine Lives'' (with [[K Callan]] and [[Lawrence Pressman]]) and had recurring roles on ''Joan of Arcadia'' and ''Veronica Mars''. She is best known for playing Jungle Julia in the {{w|Quentin Tarantino}} film ''Death Proof'', one of the two films released as the 2007 anthology ''Grindhouse''.
  
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==== Chris Prangley ====
  
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'''Chris Prangley''' auditioned for the role of [[James T. Kirk]] on {{film|11}}, but the role went to [[Chris Pine]]. He auditioned on 24 August 2007. [http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:uMyk2UqpzQUJ:www.chrisprangley.com/news.html+%22Chris+Prangley%22%2B%22Star+Trek%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=4&gl=us]
  
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Prangley has appeared in several stage plays, commercials, and independent films and had a recurring role on the daytime series ''As the World Turns''. [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm2629794]
  
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==== Keri Russell ====
  
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'''{{w|Keri Russell}}''' (born 1976) was in talks to appear in {{y|2009}}'s {{film|11}}, but she and director/producer [[J.J. Abrams]] decided it was not for the best. [http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3688&Itemid=99]
  
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Russell was the star of Abrams' series ''Felicity'', for which she won a Golden Globe. She also appeared in Abrams' first film, [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]'s ''Mission: Impossible III'' with [[Simon Pegg]]. More recently, she starred in the acclaimed independent film ''Waitress'' and in the 2007 drama ''August Rush''. Other film credits include the films ''We Were Soldiers'', ''The Upside of Anger'', ''The Girl in the Park'' and ''Austenland''.
  
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==== Mike Vogel ====
  
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'''{{w|Mike Vogel}}''' (born 1979) is the American actor and former fashion model who was a leading candidate for the role of [[James T. Kirk]] in {{y|2009}}'s {{film|11}}. [http://trekmovie.com/2007/09/28/karl-urban-up-for-star-trek-role-but-not-villain-casting-plot-updates/] He had already worked with that film's producer and director, [[J.J. Abrams]], on the film ''Cloverfield''. The role of Kirk ultimately went to [[Chris Pine]].
  
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Vogel was modeling for Levi's jeans that he won a recurring role in the FOX (and later WB) series ''Grounded for Life'', whose regular cast included [[Richard Riehle]]. He made his film debut in the 2003 skateboarding comedy ''Grind'' which was followed by the remake of ''The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'' later that year. Since then, Vogel has starred in such films as ''The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'', ''Rumor Has It...'', and ''Poseidon''. Vogel also appeared in the comedy ''She's Out of My League'', along with [[Alice Eve]], and a regular role in the ABC series ''Pan Am''.
  
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==== Mark Wahlberg ====
  
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'''{{w|Mark Wahlberg}}''' (born 1971) is an American actor and former rapper who was offered the role of {{alt|George Kirk}}. He said "I remember [J.J. Abrams] asking me to play Captain Kirk's father in ''Star Trek''. I tried to read the script, but I couldn't even, I didn't understand the words or dialogue or anything, and I said, 'I couldn't do this. I think you're really talented but I couldn't do it.' Then I saw the movie and I was like, 'Holy shit, he did a great job.'"[http://www.totalfilm.com/news/mark-wahlberg-reveals-that-he-was-almost-cast-in-star-trek]
  
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==== Benicio del Toro ====
  
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'''{{w|Benicio del Toro}}''' (born 1967) is a Puerto Rican-born Spanish actor who was offered the role of the villain in {{film|12}}. [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118045646] Latino Review reported that del Toro would play [[Khan Noonien Singh]], a report which [[J.J. Abrams]] said was "not true." [http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/is-benecio-del-toro-playing-khan-in-star-trek-2-or-not] Soon thereafter, it was revealed that del Toro's deal fell through and that he would not be appearing in the film. [http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/12/benicio-del-toro-star-trek-sequel-khan.html] He was replaced by British actor [[Benedict Cumberbatch]] [http://www.treknews.net/2012/01/09/jj-abrams-star-trek-sequel-begins-shooting-on-thursday-converting-3d/] and the role did ultimately turn out to be Khan Noonien Singh.
  
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Del Toro first acquired recognition with his roles in such acclaimed films as [[Bryan Singer]]'s ''{{w|The Usual Suspects}}'' (1995; featuring [[Jack Shearer]]) and ''{{w|Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film)|Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas}}'' (1998; with [[Larry Cedar]], [[Jenette Goldstein]], [[Gregory Itzin]], [[Richard Riehle]], and [[Steve Schirripa]]). He won an Academy Award for his performance in the 2000 film {{w|Traffic (film)|Traffic}}, the cast of which also included [[Clifton Collins, Jr.]], [[Miguel Ferrer]], [[Enrique Murciano]], and [[Tucker Smallwood]].
 
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Del Toro is also known for his roles in such films as ''Snatch.'' (2000), ''21 Grams'' (2003, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination), ''Sin City'' (2005), the two-part biographical drama ''Che'' (2008), ''The Wolfman'' (2010) and {{w|Oliver Stone}}'s ''Savages'' (2012). His upcoming films include the romance-thriller ''Paradise Lost'', in which he plays infamous drug lord {{w|Pablo Escobar}}, and {{w|Paul Thomas Anderson}}'s ''Inherent Vice''. He will also be starring with [[Zoe Saldana]] in the sci-fi action film ''Guardians of the Galaxy'', based on characters from [[Marvel Comics]] magazines.[http://variety.com/2013/film/news/benicio-del-toro-joins-marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1200491310/]
  
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Michael Dorn (born 1952), played [[Worf]] and his [[Worf (Colonel)|grandfather]] in the previous films and television series, and was offered the part of "an officer – a soldier." He and his agent expressed interest, but "then time went by and we finally talked to them at maybe the end of January or February [2012] and they said they had changed their mind." Dorn was unclear why speculating "It could have been the casting people going 'Hey this would be a good idea' and they shot it up the road to JJ and he said 'No, we aren’t going to do that.' But I don't know. It is nothing nefarious. Nothing mean. They changed their mind, so I don't worry about it."[http://trekmovie.com/2012/05/26/exclusive-michael-dorn-on-almost-part-in-star-trek-sequel-plans-to-pitch-worf-tv-movie-more/]
  
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=== Vaughn Armstrong ===
  
 
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'''Vaughn Armstrong''' {{born|7|July|1950}} was one of several actors who auditioned for the role of [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]], according to an interview with Armstrong in ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine]]'' in 2002. Late in the [[TNG Season 1|first season]], Armstrong would finally win a role as the renegade [[Klingon]] [[Korris]], the first of numerous alien roles, finally culminating in the recurring role of [[Admiral]] [[Maxwell Forrest]] in ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''. Armstrong also mentions in the interview he read for a number of other guest roles before getting his first appearance.
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'''Vaughn Armstrong''' was one of several actors who auditioned for the role of [[William T. Riker]], according to an interview with Armstrong in {{STTM}} in 2002. {{magcite|Which issue?}} Late in the [[TNG Season 1|first season]], Armstrong would finally win a role as the renegade [[Klingon]] [[Korris]], the first of numerous alien roles, finally culminating in the recurring role of [[Admiral]] [[Maxwell Forrest]] in {{s|ENT}}. Armstrong also mentions in the interview he read for a number of other guest roles before getting his first appearance.
   
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== Michael Aron ==
 
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'''Michael Aron''' revealed at a convention appearance that he had been up for the role of [[Kamin]]'s son [[Batai (young)|Batai]] in {{e|The Inner Light}}, which ultimately went to [[Patrick Stewart]]'s real-life son [[Daniel Stewart]]. [http://www.startrek.com/article/recap-creation-entertainments-official-star-trek-convention-in-san-francisco] He would not wait long before getting another chance at a ''Star Trek'' role, however, being cast as [[Jack London]] in the very next episode {{e|Time's Arrow}}, and {{e|Time's Arrow, Part II}}.
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'''Michael Aron''' revealed at a convention appearance that he had been up for the role of [[Kamin]]'s son {{dis|Batai|Kamin's son}} in {{e|The Inner Light}}, which ultimately went to [[Patrick Stewart]]'s real-life son [[Daniel Stewart]]. {{st.com|article/recap-creation-entertainments-official-star-trek-convention-in-san-francisco}} He would not wait long before getting another chance at a ''Star Trek'' role, however, being cast as [[Jack London]] in the very next episode {{e|Time's Arrow}}, and {{e|Time's Arrow, Part II}}.
   
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== Jenny Agutter ==
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'''{{w|Jennifer Ann Agutter}}''' (born 20 December 1952) is a British stage and movie actress who was the second choice for the role of [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher]] in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', but was beaten out by [[Gates McFadden]]. [http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was/]
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'''{{w|Jennifer Ann Agutter}}''' is a British stage and movie actress who was the second choice for the role of [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher]] in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', but was beaten out by [[Gates McFadden]]. {{el|sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was}}
   
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Agutter made her acting debut at the age of twelve in the drama ''East of Sudan''. She continued and has played in films such as the Golden Globe winning ''A Man Could get Killed'' (1966), ''The Railway Children'' (1970), ''Walkabout'' (1971), ''Logan's Run'' (1976, with stunts by [[Bill Couch, Sr.]], music by [[Jerry Goldsmith]], and adapted from the novel by [[George Clayton Johnson]]), ''Equus'' (1977), ''An American Werewolf in London'' (1981), ''Amazon Women on the Moon'' (1987, with [[Robert Picardo]] and [[Ed Begley, Jr.]]), ''Darkman'' (1990, with [[Larry Drake]]), ''Child's Play 2'' (1990, starring [[Brad Dourif]]), the television remake ''The Railway Children'' (2000), and the thriller ''Act of God'' (2007). More recently, she portrayed a member of the shadowy World Security Council in ''The Avengers'' (2012) (with [[Chris Hemsworth]], [[Kenneth Tigar]], and [[Jamie McShane]]) and will reprise the role in ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' (2014) (with [[Alan Dale]]).
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Agutter made her acting debut at the age of twelve in the drama ''East of Sudan''. She continued and has played in films such as the Golden Globe winning ''A Man Could get Killed'' (1966), ''The Railway Children'' (1970), ''Walkabout'' (1971), ''Logan's Run'' (1976, with stunts by [[Bill Couch, Sr.]], music by [[Jerry Goldsmith]], and adapted from the novel by [[George Clayton Johnson]]), ''Equus'' (1977), ''An American Werewolf in London'' (1981), ''Amazon Women on the Moon'' (1987, with [[Robert Picardo]] and [[Ed Begley, Jr.]]), ''Darkman'' (1990, with [[Larry Drake]]), ''Child's Play 2'' (1990, starring [[Brad Dourif]]), the television remake ''The Railway Children'' (2000), and the thriller ''Act of God'' (2007). More recently, she portrayed a member of the shadowy World Security Council in ''The Avengers'' (2012, with [[Chris Hemsworth]], [[Kenneth Tigar]], and [[Jamie McShane]]), and reprised the role in ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' (2014, with [[Alan Dale]]).
   
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In 1972 she won an Emmy Award for her outstanding performance by an actress in a supporting role in drama for ''The Snow Goose''. Agutter has also guest-starred in a number of television series, including ''The Six Million Dollar Man'' (1977), ''Magnum, P.I.'' (1985), ''Murder She Wrote'' (1986), ''The Twilight Zone'' (1986 and 1987, with [[Richard Kiley]] and [[Norman Lloyd]]), ''TECX'' (1990), ''Red Dwarf'' (1993), and ''Spooks'' (2002-2003).
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In 1972 she won an Emmy Award for her outstanding performance by an actress in a supporting role in drama for ''The Snow Goose''. Agutter has also guest-starred in a number of television series, including ''The Six Million Dollar Man'' (1977), ''Magnum, P.I.'' (1985), ''Murder, She Wrote'' (1986), ''The Twilight Zone'' (1986 and 1987, with [[Richard Kiley]] and [[Norman Lloyd]]), ''TECX'' (1990), ''Red Dwarf'' (1993), and ''Spooks'' (2002-2003).
   
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== Leah Ayres ==
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'''{{w|Leah Ayres}}''' is a retired actress who was among the contenders to play [[Tasha Yar]]. {{el|holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c{{=}}1}} The role ultimately went to [[Denise Crosby]].
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'''James Avery''' {{born|27|November|1948}} was alongside [[Michael Dorn]] and [[James Louis Watkins]] among the three finalists for the role of [[Worf]] in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''. {{incite}} Michael Dorn won the part and Avery, having gone on to a successful stint as Phillip Banks in ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', returned nineteen years later as General [[K'Vagh]] in the ''Star Trek: Enterprise'' episodes {{e|Affliction}} and {{e|Divergence}}.
 
   
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Ayres made her screen acting debut in the Academy Award-winning 1979 film ''All That Jazz'', in which she and {{film|3}} actress [[Cathie Shirriff]] played nurses. (The film also featured [[Ben Vereen]] and [[Wallace Shawn]].) Ayres is perhaps best known for her supporting role opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1988 action film ''Bloodsport''. Her other film credits include 1981's ''The Burning'' (with [[Jason Alexander]]), ''Eddie Macon's Run'' (1987, photographed by [[James A. Contner]]), and Robert Altman's ''The Player'' (1992, with [[Whoopi Goldberg]], [[Dean Stockwell]], [[Brian Brophy]], [[Rene Auberjonois]], [[Paul Dooley]], [[Louise Fletcher]], [[Terri Garr]], [[Joel Grey]], [[Sally Kellerman]], [[Malcolm McDowell]], [[Bert Remsen]], [[Brian Tochi]], and [[Ray Walston]]).
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=== Leah Ayres ===
  
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'''{{w|Leah Ayres}}''' (born 28 May 1957) is a retired actress who was among the contenders to play [[Tasha Yar]]. [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1] The role ultimately went to [[Denise Crosby]].
 
   
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On television, Ayres portrayed Valerie Byson on the daytime serial ''The Edge of Night'' from 1981 through 1983. In 1983, she joined the cast of the ''9 to 5'' series, but it was canceled shortly thereafter. In the mid-1980s, she had a recurring role on the medical drama ''St. Elsewhere'', on which she worked with [[Ed Begley, Jr.]], [[Norman Lloyd]], [[Deborah May]], [[Brian McNamara]], [[Jennifer Savidge]], and [[William Schallert]]. She then played Marcia Brady in the short-lived ''Brady Bunch'' spin-off, ''The Bradys''. In addition, she has guest-starred on such shows as ''Fantasy Island'' (with [[Ricardo Montalban]] and [[Leigh McCloskey]]), ''The A-Team'' (starring [[Dwight Schultz]]), ''21 Jump Street'' (with [[Geoffrey Blake]]), ''Freddy's Nightmares'' (with [[Dey Young]]), and ''Sliders'' (with [[Kelly Connell]], [[Rae Norman]], and [[Reiner Schöne]]).
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Ayres made her screen acting debut in the Academy Award-winning 1979 film ''All That Jazz'', in which she and {{film|3}} actress [[Cathie Shirriff]] played nurses. (The film also featured [[Ben Vereen]] and [[Wallace Shawn]].) Ayres is perhaps best known for her supporting role opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1988 action film ''Bloodsport''. Her other film credits include 1981's ''The Burning'' (with [[Jason Alexander]]), ''Eddie Macon's Run'' (1987, photographed by [[James A. Contner]]), and Robert Altman's ''The Player'' (1992, with [[Whoopi Goldberg]], [[Dean Stockwell]], [[Brian Brophy]], [[Rene Auberjonois]], [[Paul Dooley]], [[Louise Fletcher]], [[Teri Garr]], [[Joel Grey]], [[Sally Kellerman]], [[Malcolm McDowell]], [[Bert Remsen]], [[Brian Tochi]], and [[Ray Walston]]).
  
   
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On television, Ayres portrayed Valerie Byson on the daytime serial ''The Edge of Night'' from 1981 through 1983. In 1983, she joined the cast of the ''9 to 5'' series, but it was canceled shortly thereafter. In the mid-1980s, she had a recurring role on the medical drama ''St. Elsewhere'', on which she worked with [[Ed Begley, Jr.]], [[Norman Lloyd]], [[Deborah May]], [[Brian McNamara]], [[Jennifer Savidge]], and [[William Schallert]]. She then played Marcia Brady in the short-lived ''Brady Bunch'' spin-off, ''The Bradys''. In addition, she has guest-starred on such shows as ''Fantasy Island'' (with [[Ricardo Montalban]] and [[Leigh McCloskey]]), ''The A-Team'' (starring [[Dwight Schultz]]), ''21 Jump Street'' (with [[Geoffrey Blake]]), ''Freddy's Nightmare'' (with [[Dey Young]]), and ''Sliders'' (with [[Kelly Connell]], [[Rae Norman]], and [[Reiner Schöne]]).
  
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'''{{w|Bunty Bailey}}''' is an English model, dancer, and actress who was among the contenders to play [[Tasha Yar]]. {{el|holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c{{=}}1}} The role ultimately went to [[Denise Crosby]]. Bailey began her career as part of the dance troupe Hot Gossip in the early 1980s. She is best known for appearing in two music videos from Norwegian pop band a-ha, "Take on Me" and "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." Her film acting credits include ''Dolls'' (1987), ''Rock and the Money-Hungry Party Girls'' (1988, with [[Judi Durand]]), ''Glitch!'' (1988, with [[Julia Nickson]]), and ''Spellcaster'' (1992).
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'''{{w|Bunty Bailey}}''' is an English model, dancer, and actress who was among the contenders to play [[Tasha Yar]]. [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1] The role ultimately went to [[Denise Crosby]]. Bailey began her career as part of the dance troupe Hot Gossip in the early 1980s. She is best known for appearing in two music videos from Norwegian pop band a-ha, "Take on Me" and "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." Her film acting credits include ''Dolls'' (1987), ''Rock and the Money-Hungry Party Girls'' (1988, with [[Judi M. Durand]]), ''Glitch!'' (1988, with [[Julia Nickson]]), and ''Spellcaster'' (1992).
  
 
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=== Adrienne Barbeau ===
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== Adrienne Barbeau ==
 
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'''Adrienne Barbeau''' is an actress who was considered for the role of {{dis|Ardra|impostor}} in early stages of production for the ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' [[TNG Season 4|fourth season]] episode {{e|Devil's Due}}. Finally, [[Marta Dubois]] was cast. ({{STNG|19|10}})
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'''Adrienne Barbeau''' (born 11 June 1945) is an actress who was considered for the role of [[Ardra (impostor)|Ardra]] in early stages of production for the ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' [[TNG Season 4|fourth season]] episode {{e|Devil's Due}}. Finally, [[Marta Dubois]] was cast. (''[[The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine]]'' Vol. 19, p. 10)
  
   
 
Barbeau later portrayed Senator [[Cretak]] in the ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' episode {{e|Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges}}.
  
Barbeau later portrayed Senator [[Cretak]] in the ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' episode {{e|Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges}}.
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== Patrick Bauchau ==
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'''{{w|Patrick Bauchau}}''' (born 6 December 1938) is a Belgian actor who was considered for the role on [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]]. He read for [[Gene Roddenberry]] for the role of Picard on {{d|13|April|1987}}. Bauchau and [[Patrick Stewart]] were believed to be the favorites for the part; it was ultimately given to Stewart. [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1]
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'''{{w|Patrick Bauchau}}''' is a Belgian actor who was considered for the role of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]]. He read for [[Gene Roddenberry]] for the role of Picard on {{d|13|April|1987}}. Bauchau and [[Patrick Stewart]] were believed to be the favorites for the part; it was ultimately given to Stewart. {{el|holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c{{=}}1}}
   
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Bauchau started his career in the {{w|French New Wave}}, playing the lead role in two films by {{w|Éric Rohmer}}, ''The Career of Suzanne'' (1963) and ''The Collector'' (1967). Later, he had roles in numerous films, including {{w|Wim Wenders}}' ''The State of Things'' (1982), ''A View to a Kill'' (1985, with [[Daniel Benzali]]), ''Clear and Present Danger'' (1994, with [[Vaughn Armstrong]], [[Reg E. Cathey]], [[Raymond Cruz]], [[Elizabeth Dennehy]], [[Ellen Geer]], [[Aaron Lustig]], [[John Putch]], [[Cameron Thor]], [[Harley Venton]], and [[Harris Yulin]]), ''The Cell'' (2000, with [[Musetta Vander]]), ''Panic Room'' (2002), ''Secretary'' (2002, with [[Stephen McHattie]]), ''Ray'' (2004), and ''2012'' (2009, with [[John Billingsley]] and Stephen McHattie).
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Bauchau started his career in the {{w|French New Wave}}, playing the lead role in two films by {{w|Éric Rohmer}}, ''The Career of Suzanne'' (1963) and ''The Collector'' (1967). Later, he had roles in numerous films, including {{w|Wim Wenders}}' ''The State of Things'' (1982), ''A View to a Kill'' (1985, with [[Walter Gotell]] and [[Daniel Benzali]]), ''Clear and Present Danger'' (1994, with [[Vaughn Armstrong]], [[Reg E. Cathey]], [[Raymond Cruz]], [[Elizabeth Dennehy]], [[Ellen Geer]], [[Aaron Lustig]], [[John Putch]], [[Cameron Thor]], [[Harley Venton]], and [[Harris Yulin]]), ''The Cell'' (2000, with [[Musetta Vander]]), ''Panic Room'' (2002), ''Secretary'' (2002, with [[Stephen McHattie]]), ''Ray'' (2004), and ''2012'' (2009, with [[John Billingsley]] and Stephen McHattie).
   
 
In 2003, he appeared in the semi-documentary ''The Five Obstructions'' by Danish directors {{w|Lars von Trier}} and {{w|Jørgen Leth}}. He is also known for playing Sydney on the [[NBC]] series ''The Pretender'' and for his role as Professor Lodz on the HBO series ''Carnivàle''. The latter also featured such performers as [[Adrienne Barbeau]], [[Clancy Brown]], [[John Fleck]], [[Robert Knepper]], [[John Carroll Lynch]], [[Scott MacDonald]], [[Diane Salinger]], and [[John Savage]].
  
In 2003, he appeared in the semi-documentary ''The Five Obstructions'' by Danish directors {{w|Lars von Trier}} and {{w|Jørgen Leth}}. He is also known for playing Sydney on the [[NBC]] series ''The Pretender'' and for his role as Professor Lodz on the HBO series ''Carnivàle''. The latter also featured such performers as [[Adrienne Barbeau]], [[Clancy Brown]], [[John Fleck]], [[Robert Knepper]], [[John Carroll Lynch]], [[Scott MacDonald]], [[Diane Salinger]], and [[John Savage]].
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== Fran Bennett ==
 
:''Main article: [[Fran Bennett]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Fran Bennett]]''
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'''Fran Bennett''' (born 14 August 1937) is the actress who portrayed [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Shanthi]] in the ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' [[TNG Season 5|fifth season]] episode {{e|Redemption II}} in {{y|1991}}. Bennett was scheduled to reprise this role for the fifth season episode {{e|Unification I}} and was up to film her scene with [[Patrick Stewart]] on Monday {{d|16|September|1991}} on [[Paramount Stage 8]]. Because of unknown reasons, Bennett was replaced by [[Karen Hensel]] as [[Admiral]] [[Brackett]] and the scene was filmed several days later. [[Joyce Robinson]] would again work as Bennett's [[stand-in]]. (''Source: Call sheet'')
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'''Fran Bennett''' is the actress who portrayed [[Shanthi]] in the ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' [[TNG Season 5|fifth season]] episode {{e|Redemption II}} in {{y|1991}}. Bennett was scheduled to reprise this role for the fifth season episode {{e|Unification I}} and was up to film her scene with [[Patrick Stewart]] on Monday {{d|16|September|1991}} on [[Paramount Stage 8]]. Because of unknown reasons, Bennett was replaced by [[Karen Hensel]] as [[Brackett]] and the scene was filmed several days later. [[Joycelyn Robinson]] worked later as Bennett's [[stand-in]]. (''Source: Call sheet'')
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== William O. Campbell ==
 
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'''William O. Campbell''' {{born|7|July|1959}} auditioned for the role of [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] in ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. [[Jonathan Frakes]] got the part and Campbell was the second choice. Both were among the five finalists for the role. According to the studio executives, Campbell was considered to be "too soft" for role of Riker. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
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'''William O. Campbell''' auditioned for the role of [[William T. Riker]] in {{s|TNG}}. [[Jonathan Frakes]] got the part and Campbell was the second choice. Both were among the five finalists for the role. According to the studio executives, Campbell was considered to be "too soft" for role of Riker. ({{tngc|2|70}})
   
 
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Campbell later played [[Thadiun Okona]] in the TNG episode {{e|The Outrageous Okona}}.
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=== Rosalind Chao ===
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== John Carrigan ==
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[[File:John Carrigan.jpg|thumb|John Carrigan in 2013]]
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'''{{imdb|name/nm1042685|John Carrigan}}''' is an actor, martial artist, and stuntman who was slated to appear as an [[Enterprise-D unnamed bg 000|operations division officer]] in an early episode of {{s|TNG}}. He was on set and was fitted by [[William Ware Theiss]] as Gene Roddenberry thought he was "Starfleet material". Unfortunately, Carrigan was taken off the set as he was just a fan and had no union card. {{el|johncarrigan.co.uk/pics.html}}
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More recently, he portrayed two different Klingons in the ''Star Trek'' [[fan film]] ''[[w:c:stexpanded:Star Trek: Of Gods and Men|Star Trek: Of Gods and Men]]'', directed by [[Tim Russ]], and appeared in seven episodes of the [[fan film|fan-made series]] ''[[w:c:stexpanded:Star Trek: New Voyages|Star Trek: New Voyages]]'' (2004-2013), portraying Klingon Captain Kargh and other parts. On ''New Voyages'', Carrigan performed alongside ''Trek'' actors [[James Cawley]], [[Jeffery Quinn]], [[Barbara Luna]], [[William Windom]], [[Malachi Throne]] (who played his father), [[Sam Witwer]], [[Leslie Hoffman]], [[Walter Koenig]], [[Mary-Linda Rapelye]], [[Larry Nemecek]], [[George Takei]], [[Grace Lee Whitney]], [[Majel Barrett Roddenberry]], [[Denise Crosby]], and [[Bill Blair]]. His wife Anne Carrigan appeared as a background character and worked as key costumer and production assistant on this series.
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Born in Great Britain, Carrigan started studying martial arts in 1972 and also traveled to the United States to learn more about this discipline. While working as a security for several stars, including some of the cast from {{s|TOS}}, he met [[Gene Roddenberry]], who inspired him to become an actor. He became a member of the ''Stunt Action Service'', a stage stunt team and toured through the countries. He also studied at the [[Brian Sterling]] Stunt and Stage School and acting at The Actor's Center in London and Manchester. Today he is still working as a martial arts instructor and is holding several qualifications such as a Black Belt 3rd Dan in Shabumi Freestyle Karate and a Black Belt 1st Dan in Khan Do.
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Among his feature film and television series performances are several independent films, British television series and specials, and ''Star Trek'' related appearances, including ''Blue Peter Star Trek Special'' as a Klingon, ''Watchdog'' as a Klingon, and as presenter in the ''QVC Star Trek Hour''. Carrigan was also part of the cast of ''[[Star Trek: The Exhibition]]'' in London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
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In 2003 he portrayed Marshall in the science fiction film ''Advanced Warriors'', a movie on which he also worked as associate producer and special makeup effects artist and appeared along [[Chase Masterson]]. More recently he published his book, "The Other Side of Harry", an own life survival story, and appeared in the short film ''Cowboy Creed'' (2012, with [[Anthony De Longis]] and [[Doug Drexler]]), the comedy ''Z-Listers'' (2014), and the science fiction film ''Humber City: The Rising Tide'' (2016, with [[Tim Russ]] and [[Rico E. Anderson]]).
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== Rosalind Chao ==
 
:''Main article: [[Rosalind Chao]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Rosalind Chao]]''
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'''Rosalind Chao''' (born 1957) was among the actresses auditioned for the role of [[Natasha Yar]], but the role was eventually given to [[Denise Crosby]]. At one point, Chao was considered "the favorite for Tasha". [http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was/] She later appeared on the series (and also on ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'') as a semi-regular, playing [[Keiko O'Brien]].
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'''Rosalind Chao''' was among the actresses auditioned for the role of [[Natasha Yar]], but the role was eventually given to [[Denise Crosby]]. At one point, Chao was considered "the favorite for Tasha". {{el|sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was}} She later appeared on the series (and also on {{s|DS9}}) as a semi-regular, playing [[Keiko O'Brien]].
   
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== Mark Lindsay Chapman ==
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'''{{w|Mark Lindsay Chapman}}''' (born 8 September 1954) is an English actor who was considered for the role of [[Data]]. [http://www.lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html] The role ultimately went to [[Brent Spiner]].
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'''{{w|Mark Lindsay Chapman}}''' is an English actor who was considered for the role of [[Data]]. {{el|lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html}} The role ultimately went to [[Brent Spiner]].
   
 
Chapman is best known for starring as Dr. Anton Arcane in the 1990-1993 television series ''Swamp Thing'', with [[Dick Durock]] playing the title role. He also appeared as Chief Officer {{w|Henry Tingle Wilde}} in the 1997 blockbuster film ''Titanic'' (with [[Shay Duffin]], [[Greg Ellis]], [[Michael Ensign]], [[Victor Garber]], [[Jenette Goldstein]], and [[David Warner]]) and played {{w|John Lennon}} in the 2007 film ''Chapter 27''.
  
Chapman is best known for starring as Dr. Anton Arcane in the 1990-1993 television series ''Swamp Thing'', with [[Dick Durock]] playing the title role. He also appeared as Chief Officer {{w|Henry Tingle Wilde}} in the 1997 blockbuster film ''Titanic'' (with [[Shay Duffin]], [[Greg Ellis]], [[Michael Ensign]], [[Victor Garber]], [[Jenette Goldstein]], and [[David Warner]]) and played {{w|John Lennon}} in the 2007 film ''Chapter 27''.
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His other television credits have included guest spots on ''Max Headroom'' (with [[Matt Frewer]], [[George Coe]], [[Ron Fassler]], and Jenette Goldstein), ''Silk Stalkings'' (with [[Charlie Brill]] and [[Harley Venton]]), ''Weird Science'' (directed by [[Les Landau]]), [[UPN]]'s ''The Burning Zone'' (starring [[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]]), ''Nash Bridges'' (with [[Leslie Jordan]], [[Caroline Lagerfelt]], and [[Cress Williams]]), ''Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' (with [[Teri Hatcher]], [[K Callan]], and [[J.G. Hertzler]]), and multiple episodes of ''Murder, She Wrote'' (with [[Ian Abercrombie]], Shay Duffin, [[George Hearn]], [[Thomas Kopache]], [[Dakin Matthews]], [[Christopher Neame]], Richard Riehle, [[Mark Rolston]], and [[Wendy Schaal]]). He also starred in the 1986 science fiction made-for-TV movie ''Annihilator'' (with [[Earl Boen]]) and co-starred with [[Dean Stockwell]] in the 1995 TV movie ''The Langoliers''.
  
His other television credits have included guest spots on ''Max Headroom'' (with [[Matt Frewer]], [[George Coe]], [[Ron Fassler]], and Jenette Goldstein), ''Silk Stalkings'' (with [[Charlie Brill]] and [[Harley Venton]]), ''Weird Science'' (directed by [[Les Landau]]), [[UPN]]'s ''The Burning Zone'' (starring [[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]]), ''Nash Bridges'' (with [[Leslie Jordan]], [[Caroline Lagerfelt]], and [[Cress Williams]]), ''Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' (with [[Teri Hatcher]], [[K Callan]], and [[J.G. Hertzler]]), and multiple episodes of ''Murder, She Wrote'' (with [[Ian Abercrombie]], Shay Duffin, [[George Hearn]], [[Thomas Kopache]], [[Dakin Matthews]], [[Christopher Neame]], Richard Riehle, [[Mark Rolston]], and [[Wendy Schaal]]). He also starred in the 1986 science fiction made-for-TV movie ''Annihilator'' (with [[Earl Boen]]) and co-starred with [[Dean Stockwell]] in the 1995 TV movie ''The Langoliers''.
   
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=== Jeffrey Combs ===
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== Jeffrey Combs ==
 
:''Main article: [[Jeffrey Combs]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Jeffrey Combs]]''
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'''Jeffrey Combs''' {{born|9|September|1954}} was also one of several actors who auditioned for the role of [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] in ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. Though he lost to [[Jonathan Frakes]], Frakes would remember him years later when he cast Combs in the role of [[Tiron]] in the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' episode {{e|Meridian}}, a role that lead to numerous other roles, most notably [[Brunt]], [[Weyoun]], and [[Thy'lek Shran|Shran]]. ([[DS9 Season 5 DVD]], Special "Hidden File 10")
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'''Jeffrey Combs''' was also one of several actors who auditioned for the role of [[William T. Riker]] in {{s|TNG}}. Though he lost to [[Jonathan Frakes]], Frakes would remember him years later when he cast Combs in the role of [[Tiron]] in the {{s|DS9}} episode {{e|Meridian}}, a role that lead to numerous other roles, most notably [[Brunt]], [[Weyoun]], and [[Thy'lek Shran|Shran]]. ([[DS9 Season 5 DVD]], Special "Hidden File 10")
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'''{{w|Joey Cramer|Joseph "Joey" Cramer}}''', best known as the child actor who starred in the hit Disney film ''Flight of the Navigator'' was reportedly offered the role of [[Wesley Crusher]], but turned down the part due to his family not wanting to move to Los Angeles and Joseph wanting to return to a "normal" life and attend a regular high school. Cramer speaks of being offered the part in the 2020 documentary "Life After the Navigator". {{el|lifeaftermovies.com/lifeafterthenavigator}}
   
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=== Denise Crosby ===
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== Denise Crosby ==
 
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:''Main article: [[Denise Crosby]]''
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'''Denise Crosby''' (born 1957) was the main candidate for the role of [[Deanna Troi]] before the producers switched her roles with [[Marina Sirtis]], and she eventually got to play [[Natasha Yar]]. A casting memo dated [[13 April]], {{y|1987}} claims that Crosby "seems to be the only possibility for the role of Troi at this point". [http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was/]
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'''Denise Crosby''' was the main candidate for the role of [[Deanna Troi]] before the producers switched her roles with [[Marina Sirtis]], and she eventually got to play [[Natasha Yar]]. A casting memo dated [[13 April]], {{y|1987}} claims that Crosby "seems to be the only possibility for the role of Troi at this point". {{el|sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was}}
   
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== Robin Curtis ==
 
:''Main article: [[Robin Curtis]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Robin Curtis]]''
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'''Robin Curtis''' (born 1956) was originally offered the role of [[K'Ehleyr]] in the [[TNG Season 2|second season]] episode, {{e|The Emissary}}. Curtis would have very much liked to take the part, but she was making another film at the time, and her schedule conflicted with the filming of the episode, so she had to turn the offer down. {{st.com|robin-curtis-looks-back-at-saavik-tng-part-2||article}}
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'''Robin Curtis''' was originally offered the role of [[K'Ehleyr]] in the [[TNG Season 2|second season]] episode, {{e|The Emissary}}. Curtis would have very much liked to take the part, but she was making another film at the time, and her schedule conflicted with the filming of the episode, so she had to turn the offer down. {{st.com|article/robin-curtis-looks-back-at-saavik-tng-part-2}} The role ended up going to [[Suzie Plakson]].
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That role would end up going to [[Suzie Plakson]].
  
   
 
Previously, Curtis appeared as [[Saavik]] in {{film|3}} and {{film|4}}, and later indeed made a guest spot on ''The Next Generation'', as [[Tallera]] in {{e|Gambit, Part I}} and {{e|Gambit, Part II}}.
  
Previously, Curtis appeared as [[Saavik]] in {{film|3}} and {{film|4}}, and later indeed made a guest spot on ''The Next Generation'', as [[Tallera]] in {{e|Gambit, Part I}} and {{e|Gambit, Part II}}.
   
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== Jonathan Del Arco ==
 
:''Main article: [[Jonathan Del Arco]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Jonathan Del Arco]]''
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'''Jonathan Del Arco''' (born 7 March 1966) auditioned for the part of [[Wesley Crusher]] at the beginning of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' but the part went to [[Wil Wheaton]]. ("Intergalactic Guest Stars" ("Profile: "Hugh" Borg"), [[TNG Season 5 DVD]] special feature)
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'''Jonathan Del Arco''' auditioned for the part of [[Wesley Crusher]] at the beginning of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' but the part went to [[Wil Wheaton]]. ("Intergalactic Guest Stars" ("Profile: "Hugh" Borg"), [[TNG Season 5 DVD]] special feature)
   
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Del Arco later appeared as the [[Borg]] [[Hugh]] in the TNG episodes {{e|I Borg}} and {{e|Descent, Part II}} and as [[Fantome]] in the ''Star Trek: Voyager'' episode {{e|The Void}}.
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Del Arco later appeared as the [[Borg]] [[Hugh]] in the TNG episodes {{e|I Borg}} and {{e|Descent, Part II}} and the {{s|PIC}} episodes {{e|The End is the Beginning}}, {{e|The Impossible Box}} and {{e|Nepenthe}}, and as [[Fantome]] in the ''Star Trek: Voyager'' episode {{e|The Void}}.
   
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'''{{w|Robert Englund}}''' is an actor who is best known for playing {{w|Freddy Krueger}} in the first seven ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' films (1984-1994) and in the crossover ''Freddy vs. Jason'' (2003). Back in {{m|October|1986}}, Englund was one of [[David Gerrold]]'s recommendations for the role of [[Data]] in ''The Next Generation'', a part which ultimately went to [[Brent Spiner]]. (''[[Creating the Next Generation]]'')
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'''Marta DuBois''' {{born|15|December|1952}} was among the finalists for the roles of [[Natasha Yar]] and [[Deanna Troi]] in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', but the parts went to [[Denise Crosby]] and [[Marina Sirtis]], respectively. {{incite}}
  
   
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Born as '''Rober Barton Englund''' in Glendale, California, the Saturn Award nominated actor started his career in the early 1970s and landed the role of Willie in the science fiction television movie ''V'' (1983) and its following spin-offs ''V: The Final Battle'' (1984, with [[Michael Durrell]], [[Richard Herd]], and [[Andrew Prine]]) and the television series ''V'' (1984-1985). Beside guest roles in episodes of ''Charlie's Angels'' (1980, with [[Michael Cavanaugh]]), ''CHiPs'' (1981, with [[Robert Pine]], [[Lou Wagner]], and [[Michael Dorn]]), ''Hunter'' (1985, with [[Bruce Davison]]), and ''Knight Rider'' (1986, with [[Patricia McPherson]]) and the lead role in the horror film ''The Phantom of the Opera'' (1989), Englund reprised his role as Freddy Krueger in the television series ''Freddy's Nightmares'' (1988-1990).
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Englund's further credits include the short lived horror series ''Nightmare Cafe'' (1992), the horror film ''Night Terrors'' (1995), guest roles in ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' (1996, with [[Noble Willingham]]), ''[[Babylon 5]]'' (1996, with [[Bill Mumy]], [[Katherine Moffat]], and [[John Vickery]]), and ''Sliders'' (1996, with [[John Rhys-Davies]], [[Jeff Rector|Jeff]], and [[Jerry Rector]]), the horror films ''Wishmaster'' (1997, with [[Tony Todd]] and [[Kane Hodder]]), ''Urban Legend'' (1998, with [[John Neville]]), and ''Hatchet'' (2006, starring [[Kane Hodder]]), guest roles in ''[[The Simpsons]]'' (1999), ''Charmed'' (2001), ''Justice League'' (2002), ''Masters of Horror'' (2005), ''The Batman'' (2005-2007), and ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' (2008-2009).
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'''{{w|Robert Englund|Robert Englund}}''' (born 6 June 1947) is an actor who is best known for playing {{w|Freddy Krueger}} in the first seven ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' films (1984-1994) and in the crossover ''Freddy vs. Jason'' (2003). Back in {{m|October|1986}}, Englund was one of [[David Gerrold]]'s recommendations for the role of [[Data]] in ''The Next Generation'', a part which ultimately went to [[Brent Spiner]]. (''[[Creating the Next Generation: The Conception and Creation of a Phenomenon]]'')
  
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Born as '''Rober Barton Englund''' in Glendale, California, the Saturn Award nominated actor started his career in the early 1970s and landed the role of Willie in the science fiction television movie ''V'' (1983) and its following spin-offs ''V: The Final Battle'' (1984, with [[Michael Durrell]], [[Richard Herd]], and [[Andrew Prine]]) and the television series ''V'' (1984-1985). Beside guest roles in episodes of ''Charlie's Angels'' (1980, with [[Michael Cavanaugh]]), ''CHiPs'' (1981, with [[Robert Pine]], [[Lou Wagner]], and [[Michael Dorn]]), ''Hunter'' (1985, with [[Bruce Davison]]), and ''Knight Rider'' (1986, with [[Patricia McPherson]]) and the lead role in the horror film ''The Phantom of the Opera'' (1989), Englund resprised his role as Freddy Krueger in the television series ''Freddy's Nightmares'' (1988-1990).
  
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Englund's further credits include the short lived horror series ''Nightmare Cafe'' (1992), the horror film ''Night Terrors'' (1995), guest roles in ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' (1996, with [[Noble Willingham]]), ''[[Babylon 5]]'' (1996, with [[Bill Mumy]], [[Katherine Moffat]], and [[John Vickery]]), and ''Sliders'' (1996, with [[John Rhys-Davies]], [[Jeff Rector|Jeff]], and [[Jerry Rector]]), the horror films ''Wishmaster'' (1997, with [[Tony Todd]] and [[Kane Hodder]]), ''Urban Legend'' (1998, with [[John Neville]]), and ''Hatchet'' (2006, starring [[Kane Hodder]]), guest roles in ''The Simpsons'' (1999), ''Charmed'' (2001), ''Justice League'' (2002), ''Masters of Horror'' (2005), ''The Batman'' (2005-2007), and ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' (2008-2009).
  
   
 
In 2009 he portrayed Dr. Andover in the horror series ''Fear Clinic'', with Kane Hodder and [[Lisa Wilcox]]. He then guest starred in ''Bones'' (2010), ''Chuck'' (2010, with [[Bonita Friedericy]]), ''Supernatural'' (2010, with [[Jim Beaver]]), ''Hawaii Five-0'' (2011, with [[Daniel Dae Kim]] and [[Autumn Reeser]]), and ''Criminal Minds'' (2012) and appeared in the horror films ''Inkubus'' (2011), ''Lake Placid: The Final Chapter'' (2012), and ''Zombie Mutation'' (2012).
  
In 2009 he portrayed Dr. Andover in the horror series ''Fear Clinic'', with Kane Hodder and [[Lisa Wilcox]]. He then guest starred in ''Bones'' (2010), ''Chuck'' (2010, with [[Bonita Friedericy]]), ''Supernatural'' (2010, with [[Jim Beaver]]), ''Hawaii Five-0'' (2011, with [[Daniel Dae Kim]] and [[Autumn Reeser]]), and ''Criminal Minds'' (2012) and appeared in the horror films ''Inkubus'' (2011), ''Lake Placid: The Final Chapter'' (2012), and ''Zombie Mutation'' (2012).
   
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'''{{w|Genie Francis}}''' (born 26 May 1962) is the wife of ''The Next Generation'' star [[Jonathan Frakes]]. The couple married on 28 May 1988 and has two children. During the production of [[TNG Season 2|the second season]] it was in talks that Francis could have a guest spot on the series and this was welcomed by Frakes. He also calls his wife a "longtime ''Star Trek'' fan". ("Jonathan Frakes - Commander William Riker", ''[[The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine]]'' Vol. 5, p. 11)
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'''{{w|Genie Francis}}''' is the wife of ''The Next Generation'' star [[Jonathan Frakes]]. The couple married on 28 May 1988 and have two children. During the production of [[TNG Season 2|the second season]] it was in talks that Francis could have a guest spot on the series and this was welcomed by Frakes. He also calls his wife a "longtime ''Star Trek'' fan". ("Jonathan Frakes – Commander William Riker", {{STNG|5|11}})
   
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Born as Eugenie Ann Francis in Englewood, New Jersey, USA, Francis is probably best known for her starring and recurring roles as Laura Spencer in ''General Hospital'' (1977-2008), Brett Maine Hazard in ''North & South'' (1985, 1986, and 1994), and as Genevieve Atkinson in ''The Young and the Restless'' (2011-2012). For these appearances she received several award nominations and won a few including a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1997 and a Daytime Emmy Award in 2007. Beside a starring role in the television drama series ''Bare Essence'' (1983) on which she first worked with her future husband Frakes, Francis also appeared in episodes of ''Family'' (1976, with [[Kenneth Mars]] and [[Jerry Hardin]]), ''Fantasy Island'' (1982, with [[Ricardo Montalban]]), ''Hotel'' (1984 and 1987, with [[Michael Spound]] and [[Melinda Culea]]), ''Mike Hammer'' (1987, with [[William Frankfather]]), and ''Murder, She Wrote'' (1984, 1986, and 1990, with [[James Sloyan]], [[David Ogden Stiers]], and [[Ken Olandt]]).
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Born as '''Eugenie Ann Francis''' in Englewood, New Jersey, USA, Francis is probably best known for her starring and recurring roles as Laura Spencer in ''General Hospital'' (1977-2008), Brett Maine Hazard in ''North & South'' (1985, 1986, and 1994), and as Genevieve Atkinson in ''The Young and the Restless'' (2011-2012). For these appearances she received several award nominations and won a few including a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1997 and a Daytime Emmy Award in 2007. Beside a starring role in the television drama series ''Bare Essence'' (1983) on which she first worked with her future husband Frakes, Francis also appeared in episodes of ''Family'' (1976, with [[Kenneth Mars]] and [[Jerry Hardin]]), ''Fantasy Island'' (1982, with [[Ricardo Montalban]]), ''Hotel'' (1984 and 1987, with [[Michael Spound]] and [[Melinda Culea]]), ''Mike Hammer'' (1987, with [[William Frankfather]]), and ''Murder, She Wrote'' (1984, 1986, and 1990, with [[James Sloyan]], [[David Ogden Stiers]], and [[Ken Olandt]]).
   
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Francis portrayed Ceara Connor Hunter in the television drama series ''Loving'' (1991) and ''All My Children'' (1990-1992) and voiced Betty Ross in several episodes of the animated television series ''The Incredible Hulk'' (1996). Other appearances beside her husband include episodes of ''Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' (1995, with [[Teri Hatcher]], [[K Callan]], and [[Michael Harris]]), ''3rd Rock from the Sun'' (2000), and ''Roswell'' (2000, with [[William Sadler]]), the comedy ''Camp Nowhere'' (1994, with [[John Putch]], [[Christopher Lloyd]], and [[Kate Mulgrew]]) and the live-action remake ''Thunderbirds'' (2004).
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Francis portrayed Ceara Connor Hunter in the television drama series ''Loving'' (1991) and ''All My Children'' (1990-1992) and voiced Betty Ross in several episodes of the animated television series ''The Incredible Hulk'' (1996). Other appearances beside her husband include episodes of ''Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' (1995, with [[Teri Hatcher]], [[K Callan]], and [[Michael Harris]]), ''3rd Rock from the Sun'' (2000), and ''Roswell'' (2000, with [[William Sadler]]), the comedy ''Camp Nowhere'' (1994, with [[John Putch]], [[Christopher Lloyd]], and [[Kate Mulgrew]]), and the live-action remake ''Thunderbirds'' (2004).
   
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In the more recent years, Francis portrayed Peyton McGruder in the television movies ''The Note'' (2007), ''Taking a Chance on Love'' (2009), and ''Notes from the Heart Healer'' (2012) and Dr. Kate in the comedy series ''Pretty the Series'' (2011-2012).
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In more recent years, Francis portrayed Peyton McGruder in the television movies ''The Note'' (2007), ''Taking a Chance on Love'' (2009), and ''Notes from the Heart Healer'' (2012) and Dr. Kate in the comedy series ''Pretty the Series'' (2011-2012).
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== Clarence Gilyard, Jr. ==
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'''{{w|Clarence Gilyard, Jr.}}''' (born 24 December 1955) was among the actors considered for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]] before the part went to [[LeVar Burton]]. [http://www.lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html] He is best known for his roles as Conrad McMasters on ''Matlock'' and as James Trivette on ''Walker, Texas Ranger''. The latter series also starred [[Noble Willingham]], who guest-starred on ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''.
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'''{{w|Clarence Gilyard, Jr.}}''' was among the actors considered for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]] before the part went to [[LeVar Burton]]. {{el|lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html}} He is best known for his roles as Conrad McMasters on ''Matlock'' and as James Trivette on ''Walker, Texas Ranger''. The latter series also starred [[Noble Willingham]], who guest-starred on ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''.
   
 
Gilyard was a also regular on ''CHiPs'' during the show's final season, playing Officer Benjamin Webster. His co-stars on this series included [[Robert Pine]], who played his character's boss. In addition, Gilyard had supporting roles in the hit 1980s films ''Top Gun'' (as Sundown) and ''Die Hard'' (as Theo). More recently, he was seen as Pastor Bruce Barnes in the 2001 Christian film ''Left Behind'' and its 2002 direct-to-video sequel, ''Tribulation Force''.
  
Gilyard was a also regular on ''CHiPs'' during the show's final season, playing Officer Benjamin Webster. His co-stars on this series included [[Robert Pine]], who played his character's boss. In addition, Gilyard had supporting roles in the hit 1980s films ''Top Gun'' (as Sundown) and ''Die Hard'' (as Theo). More recently, he was seen as Pastor Bruce Barnes in the 2001 Christian film ''Left Behind'' and its 2002 direct-to-video sequel, ''Tribulation Force''.
   
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== Kevin Peter Hall ==
 
:''Main article: [[Kevin Peter Hall]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Kevin Peter Hall]]''
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'''Kevin Peter Hall''' {{born|9|May|1955|died|10|April|1991}} was considered for the roles of two TNG characters: [[Data]] and [[Geordi La Forge]]. [http://www.lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html] The former went to [[Brent Spiner]], while the latter was given to [[LeVar Burton]]. Hall did eventually appear on TNG, playing [[Leyor]] in the [[TNG Season 3|third season]]'s {{e|The Price}}. Best known for playing The Predator in 20th Century Fox's hit ''Predator'' films, and as Harry in ''Harry and the Hendersons'', Hall [[Star Trek deaths#April|died]] in April 1991, while TNG was in its [[TNG Season 4|fourth season]].
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'''Kevin Peter Hall''' was considered for the roles of two TNG characters: [[Data]] and [[Geordi La Forge]]. {{el|lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html}} The former went to [[Brent Spiner]], while the latter was given to [[LeVar Burton]]. Hall did eventually appear on TNG, playing [[Leyor]] in the [[TNG Season 3|third season]]'s {{e|The Price}}. Best known for playing The Predator in 20th Century Fox' hit ''Predator'' films, and as Harry in ''Harry and the Hendersons'', Hall [[Star Trek deaths#April|died]] in April 1991, while TNG was in its [[TNG Season 4|fourth season]].
   
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== Barrie Ingham ==
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'''Barrie Ingham''' was the British actor who was considered for the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''. {{el|palmbeachpost.com/news/lifestyles/the-life-forceof-barrie-ingham/ncHwb}} The role went to Patrick Stewart instead after Ingham was called back for a second testing. Ingham later guest starred as [[Danilo Odell]] in the [[TNG Season 2|second season]] episode {{e|Up The Long Ladder}}. Known for his Shakespeare stage work and for guest roles in television series such as ''Doctor Who'', ''The A-Team'', and ''Murder, She Wrote'', Ingham [[Star Trek deaths#January|passed away]] after a short illness on 23 January 2015.
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== Gregory Itzin ==
 
:''Main article: [[Gregory Itzin]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Gregory Itzin]]''
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'''Gregory Itzin''' {{born|20|April|1948}} successfully auditioned for an unspecified guest role in {{e|The Big Goodbye}} (possibly [[McNary]] or [[Whalen]]), but elected to accept a guest role on ''L.A. Law'' instead. Years later, Itzin acknowledged that "The Big Goodbye" is now considered a "classic" episode and regretted turning it down. [http://www.thestream.tv/watch.php?v=269]
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'''Gregory Itzin''' successfully auditioned for an unspecified guest role in {{e|The Big Goodbye}} (possibly [[McNary]] or [[Whalen]]), but elected to accept a guest role on ''L.A. Law'' instead. Years later, Itzin acknowledged that "The Big Goodbye" is now considered a "classic" episode and regretted turning it down. {{el|thestream.tv/watch.php?v{{=}}269}}
   
 
Itzin later appeared in five different guest roles on various ''Star Trek'' series, but is best known as the disgraced President Charles Logan on ''[[w:c:24|24]]''.
  
Itzin later appeared in five different guest roles on various ''Star Trek'' series, but is best known as the disgraced President Charles Logan on ''[[w:c:24|24]]''.
   
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=== Reggie Jackson ===
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== Reggie Jackson ==
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'''{{w|Reggie Jackson}}''' (born 18 May 1946) is a former Major League Baseball right fielder who, in {{y|1987}}, was under consideration for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]]. In a memo to [[Paramount Television]] President John Pike, Director of Programming and Development [[John Ferraro]] believed Jackson was a favorite to play La Forge. [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1] The role ultimately went to [[LeVar Burton]].
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'''{{w|Reggie Jackson}}''' is a former Major League Baseball right fielder who, in {{y|1987}}, was under consideration for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]]. In a memo to [[Paramount Television]] President John Pike, Director of Programming and Development [[John Ferraro]] believed Jackson was a favorite to play La Forge. {{el|holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c{{=}}1}} The role ultimately went to [[LeVar Burton]].
   
 
Jackson, nicknamed "Mr. October," played for four different teams over his twenty year career in the MLB. Jackson debuted with the Kansas City Athletics in June 1967, helping the team defeat the Cleveland Indians 6-0. The Athletics moved to Oakland the following season, but Jackson remained with the team until 1975, helping them win three consecutive World Series titles. He briefly played for the Baltimore Orioles in 1976, after which he was signed to the New York Yankees. He helped the Yankees win two consecutive World Series titles (1977 and 1978) before joining the California Angels in 1982. He briefly rejoined the Oakland Athletics in 1987, after which he retired from the game at the age of 41.
  
Jackson, nicknamed "Mr. October," played for four different teams over his twenty year career in the MLB. Jackson debuted with the Kansas City Athletics in June 1967, helping the team defeat the Cleveland Indians 6-0. The Athletics moved to Oakland the following season, but Jackson remained with the team until 1975, helping them win three consecutive World Series titles. He briefly played for the Baltimore Orioles in 1976, after which he was signed to the New York Yankees. He helped the Yankees win two consecutive World Series titles (1977 and 1978) before joining the California Angels in 1982. He briefly rejoined the Oakland Athletics in 1987, after which he retired from the game at the age of 41.
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Jackson has appeared in several films and television series over the years, especially after his retirement. He has guest-starred on such television shows as ''Diff'rent Strokes'', ''The Love Boat'', ''Archie Bunker's Place'' (working with [[Barry Gordon]], [[Bill Quinn]], and [[Jason Wingreen]]), ''The Jeffersons'', ''MacGyver'', and ''Malcolm in the Middle''. In film, he appeared as a right fielder for the California Angels in the 1988 comedy ''The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!'', in which [[Ricardo Montalban]] played the villain. ([[Lawrence Tierney]] appeared as the manager of the Angels.) Jackson later played a baseball coach in the 1994 family comedy ''Ri¢hie Ri¢h'', which also featured a [[Star Trek films|''Star Trek'' film]] actor as the villain, [[John Larroquette]].
  
Jackson has appeared in several films and television series over the years, especially after his retirement. He has guest-starred on such television shows as ''Diff'rent Strokes'', ''The Love Boat'', ''Archie Bunker's Place'' (working with [[Barry Gordon]], [[Bill Quinn]], and [[Jason Wingreen]]), ''The Jeffersons'', ''MacGyver'', and ''Malcolm in the Middle''. In film, he appeared as a right fielder for the California Angels in the 1988 comedy ''The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!'', in which [[Ricardo Montalban]] played the villain. ([[Lawrence Tierney]] appeared as the manager of the Angels.) Jackson later played a baseball coach in the 1994 family comedy ''Ri¢hie Ri¢h'', which also featured a [[Star Trek films|''Star Trek'' film]] actor as the villain, [[John Larroquette]].
   
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=== Yaphet Kotto ===
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== Yaphet Kotto ==
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{{see-list|Yaphet Kotto}}
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'''{{w|Yaphet Kotto}}''' (born 15 November 1939) was among those considered to play [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] before the role went to [[Patrick Stewart]]. [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1] He is known for his numerous film roles, including Mr. Big in ''Live and Let Die'', Parker in ''Alien'' (1979), William Laughlin in ''The Running Man'' (1987, with [[Mick Fleetwood]]), and FBI Agent Alonzo Mosely in ''Midnight Run'' (1988). He is also known for his role as Lt. Al Giardello on the [[NBC]] drama series ''Homicide: Life on the Street''.
  
   
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== Liane Langland ==
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In addition, Kotto co-starred with [[TOS]] actress [[Nichelle Nichols]] in the film ''Truck Turner''. Kotto's other film credits include 1968's ''The Thomas Crown Affair'', 1970's ''The Liberation of L.B. Jones'' (with [[Anthony Zerbe]]), 1978's ''Blue Collar'' (with [[Ed Begley, Jr.]]), 1979's ''Alien'', 1983's ''The Star Chamber'' (with [[Larry Hankin]] and [[James B. Sikking]]), and 1994's ''The Puppet Masters'' (with [[Julie Warner]], [[Sam Anderson]], [[J. Patrick McCormack]], [[Andrew Robinson]], and [[Michael Shamus Wiles]]). He has also guest-starred on such TV shows as ''Bonanza'', ''Gunsmoke'', ''Hawaii Five-O'' (with [[Jeff Corey]]), ''Fantasy Island'' (starring [[Ricardo Montalban]]), and ''The A-Team'' (starring [[Dwight Schultz]]). In 1977, he received an Emmy Award nomination for his performance in the TV special ''Raid on Entebbe'', which co-starred [[Tige Andrews]], [[Robin Gammell]], [[Stephen Macht]], and [[David Opatoshu]].
  
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'''Liane Langland''' is an actress who was among the contenders to play [[Tasha Yar]]. {{el|holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c{{=}}1}} The role ultimately went to [[Denise Crosby]].
   
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Langland performed on Broadway in the play ''A Talent for Murder'' in 1981, working with [[Shelly Desai]] and [[Leon Russom]]. She has appeared in several TV movies, including 1983's ''Living Proof: The Hank Williams, Jr. Story'' (with [[Christian Slater]] and [[Noble Willingham]]), 1987's ''Desperate'' (starring [[John Savage]], [[Meg Foster]], and [[Andrew J. Robinson]]), ''Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake'' (1988, with [[David Ogden Stiers]] and [[Jim Beaver]]), and 1991's ''Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter'' (with [[Don Keefer]] and [[Alan Oppenheimer]]). She also appeared in the 1984 mini-series ''Master of the Game'' with [[Cliff DeYoung]] and [[Mark Rolston]]). Her only feature film credit is 1987's ''The Squeeze'', with [[Leslie Bevis]].
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=== Liane Langland ===
  
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'''Liane Langland''' (born 1957) is an actress who was among the contenders to play [[Tasha Yar]]. [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1] The role ultimately went to [[Denise Crosby]].
 
   
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==Eriq La Salle ==
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Langland performed on Broadway in the play ''A Talent for Murder'' in 1981, working with [[Shelly Desai]] and [[Leon Russom]]. She has appeared in several TV movies, including 1983's ''Living Proof: The Hank Williams, Jr. Story'' (with [[Christian Slater]] and [[Noble Willingham]]), 1987's ''Desperate'' (starring [[John Savage]], [[Meg Foster]], and [[Andrew Robinson]]), ''Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake'' (1988, with [[David Ogden Stiers]] and [[Jim Beaver]]), and 1991's ''Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter'' (with [[Don Keefer]] and [[Alan Oppenheimer]]). She also appeared in the 1984 mini-series ''Master of the Game'' with [[Cliff de Young]] and [[Mark Rolston]]). Her only feature film credit is 1987's ''The Squeeze'', with [[Leslie Bevis]].
  
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{{see-list|Eriq La Salle}}
   
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=== John Lone ===
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== Jared Leto ==
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'''{{w|Jared Leto}}''' once auditioned for a one-line part in TNG but did not get it. It was one of his first auditions and he described his performance as "terrible". {{el|eonline.com/news/784298/jared-leto-remembers-his-first-auditions-star-trek-first-kiss-and-more}}
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'''{{w|John Lone}}''' (born 13 October 1952) was one of the early candidates for the role of [[Data]] in {{m|October|1986}}. (''[[Creating the Next Generation: The Conception and Creation of a Phenomenon]]'') The part ultimatly went to [[Brent Spiner]].
  
   
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Leto found fame with the musical group "Thirty Seconds to Mars". In the early 1990s, he had television roles, but by the turn of the millennium he was playing notable supporting roles in films such as ''Fight Club'' (1999). His portrayal of a heroin addict in ''Requiem for a Dream'' (2000), was acclaimed, and he has appeared in a steady stream of films since then, notably ''Suicide Squad'' (2016).
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Born as '''Leung Kwok Ng''' in Hong Kong, Lone became well-known for his roles in the 1984 science fiction drama ''Iceman'' and the 1985 crime drama ''Year of the Dragon'' (with [[Caroline Kava]] and [[Jack Kehler]]). Further film credits include the drama ''The Last Emperor'' (1987, with [[Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa]]), the drama ''Echoes of Paradise'' (1989, with [[Wendy Hughes]]), the romance ''M. Butterfly'' (1993), the comic adaptation ''The Shadow'' (1994, with [[Aaron Lustig]], [[Ethan Phillips]], [[Larry Hankin]], and [[Patrick Fischler]]), the comedy sequel ''Rush Hour 2'' (2001, with [[Harris Yulin]] an [[Lisa LoCicero]]), and the crime thriller ''War'' (2007, with [[Saul Rubinek]]).
  
   
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Leto won an Academy Award for Supporting actor in his role in ''Dallas Buyers Club'' (2013).
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=== Victor Love ===
  
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'''Victor Love''' (born 4 August 1957) was among the actors considered for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]] before the part went to [[LeVar Burton]]. [http://www.lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html] He is perhaps best known for starring as Bigger Thomas in the 1986 film ''Native Son'', an adaptation of the novel by Richard Wright. This film also featured appearances by [[Arell Blanton]], [[William Boyett]], [[Chuck Hicks]], and [[George D. Wallace]].
  
   
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== Joanne Linville ==
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Love's other film credits include ''It's My Party'' (with [[Dennis Christopher]], [[Bruce Davison]], [[Ron Glass]], [[Sally Kellerman]], and [[Joel Polis]]), ''Gang Related'' (with [[Brad Greenquist]], [[Tommy "Tiny" Lister, Jr.]], [[Jimmie F. Skaggs]]), ''A Gun, a Car, a Blonde'' (with [[Jim Metzler]] and [[Time Winters]]), ''Shadow of Doubt'' (with [[Tony Plana]]), and ''Velocity Trap'' (with [[Ken Olandt]] and [[Craig Wasson]]). He also co-starred with [[Christopher Lloyd]] and [[Bruce McGill]] in the 1995 interactive short film ''Mr. Payback''.
  
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:''Main article: [[Joanne Linville]]''
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'''Joanne Linville''' was suggested by writer [[Naren Shankar]] to reprise her role as the [[Romulan 23rd commander 002|Romulan commander]] from {{TOS|The Enterprise Incident}} for the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation|Next Generation]]'' episode {{e|Face Of The Enemy}}, but was unavailable. (''[[Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages]]'', p. 270)
   
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== John Lone ==
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Love appeared as a telepath in two episodes of the science fiction series ''[[babylon5:Babylon 5|Babylon 5]]'', working with [[Robin Atkin Downes]], [[Andreas Katsulas]], [[Leigh J. McCloskey]], [[Tracy Scoggins]], [[Patricia Tallman]], and [[Walter Koenig]]. He also played the recurring role of Mike the reporter on ''The West Wing'' and voiced Bobby Fitzgerald and Bobby on the HBO animated series ''Spawn''. His other television appearances include ''Spenser: For Hire'' (starring [[Avery Brooks]]), ''L.A. Law'' (starring [[Corbin Bernsen]] and [[Larry Drake]]), ''JAG'' (with [[Steven Culp]], [[Claudette Nevins]], and [[Leon Russom]]), ''Seven Days'' (with [[Alan Scarfe]]), and ''7th Heaven'' (starring [[Stephen Collins]] and [[Catherine Hicks]]).
  
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'''{{w|John Lone}}''' was one of the early candidates for the role of [[Data]] in {{m|October|1986}}. (''[[Creating the Next Generation]]'') The part ultimately went to [[Brent Spiner]].
   
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Born as '''Leung Kwok Ng''' in Hong Kong, Lone became well-known for his roles in the 1984 science fiction drama ''Iceman'' and the 1985 crime drama ''Year of the Dragon'' (with [[Caroline Kava]] and [[Jack Kehler]]). Further film credits include the drama ''The Last Emperor'' (1987, with [[Cary-Hiroyuki]]), the drama ''Echoes of Paradise'' (1989, with [[Wendy Hughes]]), the romance ''M. Butterfly'' (1993), the comic adaptation ''The Shadow'' (1994, with [[Aaron Lustig]], [[Ethan Phillips]], [[Larry A. Hankin]], and [[Patrick Fischler]]), the comedy sequel ''Rush Hour 2'' (2001, with [[Harris Yulin]] and [[Lisa LoCicero]]), and the crime thriller ''War'' (2007, with [[Saul Rubinek]]).
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=== Keye Luke ===
  
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== Victor Love ==
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'''Victor Love''' was among the actors considered for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]] before the part went to [[LeVar Burton]]. {{el|lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html}} He is perhaps best known for starring as Bigger Thomas in the 1986 film ''Native Son'', an adaptation of the novel by Richard Wright. This film also featured appearances by [[Arell Blanton]], [[William Boyett]], [[Chuck Hicks]], and [[George D. Wallace]].
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Love's other film credits include ''It's My Party'' (with [[Dennis Christopher]], [[Bruce Davison]], [[Ron Glass]], [[Sally Kellerman]], and [[Joel Polis]]), ''Gang Related'' (with [[Brad Greenquist]], [[Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, Jr.]], [[Jimmie F. Skaggs]]), ''A Gun, a Car, a Blonde'' (with [[Jim Metzler]] and [[Time Winters]]), ''Shadow of Doubt'' (with [[Tony Plana]]), and ''Velocity Trap'' (with [[Ken Olandt]] and [[Craig Wasson]]). He also co-starred with [[Christopher Lloyd]] and [[Bruce McGill]] in the 1995 interactive short film ''Mr. Payback''.
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Love appeared as a telepath in two episodes of the science fiction series ''[[Babylon 5]]'', working with [[Robin Atkin Downes]], [[Andreas Katsulas]], [[Leigh J. McCloskey]], [[Tracy Scoggins]], [[Patricia Tallman]], and [[Walter Koenig]]. He also played the recurring role of Mike the reporter on ''The West Wing'' and voiced Bobby Fitzgerald and Bobby on the HBO animated series ''Spawn''. His other television appearances include ''Spenser: For Hire'' (starring [[Avery Brooks]]), ''L.A. Law'' (starring [[Corbin Bernsen]] and [[Larry Drake]]), ''JAG'' (with [[Steven Culp]], [[Claudette Nevins]], and [[Leon Russom]]), ''Seven Days'' (with [[Alan Scarfe]]), and ''7th Heaven'' (starring [[Stephen Collins]] and [[Catherine Hicks]]).
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== Keye Luke ==
 
:''Main article: [[Keye Luke]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Keye Luke]]''
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'''Keye Luke''' (1904 – 1991) was considered for the role of Dr. [[Noonian Soong]] in {{e|Brothers}}, when it was thought having [[Brent Spiner]] play three different characters in the episode would not be feasible. Two decades prior Luke played [[Donald Cory]] in the original series episode {{e|Whom Gods Destroy}}. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
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'''Keye Luke''' was considered for the role of Dr. [[Noonien Soong]] in {{e|Brothers}}, when it was thought having [[Brent Spiner]] play three different characters in the episode would not be feasible. Two decades prior Luke played [[Donald Cory]] in the original series episode {{e|Whom Gods Destroy}}. ({{tngc|2|141}})
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== Stephen Macht ==
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{{see-list|Stephen Macht}}
   
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=== Gregg Marx ===
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== Gregg Marx ==
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'''{{w|Gregg Marx}}''' (born 3 April 1955) was considered for the role of [[William T. Riker]] before it went to [[Jonathan Frakes]]. [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1] Marx is best known for his work on daytime soap operas, notably David Banning on ''Days of Our Lives'' from 1981 through 1983 and Tom Hughes on ''As the World Turns'' from 1984 through 1987. He received two Daytime Emmy Award nominations for the latter, of which he won the second.
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'''{{w|Gregg Marx}}''' was considered for the role of [[William T. Riker]] before it went to [[Jonathan Frakes]]. {{el|holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c{{=}}1}} Marx is best known for his work on daytime soap operas, notably David Banning on ''Days of Our Lives'' from 1981 through 1983 and Tom Hughes on ''As the World Turns'' from 1984 through 1987. He received two Daytime Emmy Award nominations for the latter, of which he won the second.
   
 
In addition, Marx guest-starred in a 1984 episode of ''Hotel'' (along with [[Mary Crosby]]), appeared in the 1991 TV movie ''Daughter of the Streets'' (starring [[Harris Yulin]]), and made several appearances on ''Doogie Howser, M.D.'' (on which [[Lawrence Pressman]] and [[James B. Sikking]] were regulars). His latest on-screen appearance was in the 1993 mini-series ''The Secrets of Lake Success'', which also featured [[Lanei Chapman]], [[Samantha Eggar]], [[Stan Ivar]], [[Brian Keith]], [[Jeff Rector]], [[Liz Vassey]], and [[Ray Wise]].
  
In addition, Marx guest-starred in a 1984 episode of ''Hotel'' (along with [[Mary Crosby]]), appeared in the 1991 TV movie ''Daughter of the Streets'' (starring [[Harris Yulin]]), and made several appearances on ''Doogie Howser, M.D.'' (on which [[Lawrence Pressman]] and [[James B. Sikking]] were regulars). His latest on-screen appearance was in the 1993 mini-series ''The Secrets of Lake Success'', which also featured [[Lanei Chapman]], [[Samantha Eggar]], [[Stan Ivar]], [[Brian Keith]], [[Jeff Rector]], [[Liz Vassey]], and [[Ray Wise]].
   
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=== Chip McAllister ===
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== Chip McAllister ==
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'''Phillip "Chip" McAllister''' (born 2 October 1957) was among the actors considered for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]] before the part went to [[LeVar Burton]]. [http://www.lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html]
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'''Phillip "Chip" McAllister''' was among the actors considered for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]] before the part went to [[LeVar Burton]]. {{el|lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html}}
   
 
McAllister acted in several films and television shows during the 1970s and 1980s. He made his screen acting debut as a young Muhammad Ali in the 1977 film ''The Greatest'', which also featured [[David Clennon]], [[Malachi Throne]], and [[Paul Winfield]]. His only other film credits were two comedies in the 1980s: he starred in 1984's ''Weekend Pass'' and then appeared in the 1985's ''Hamburger: The Motion Picture'', the latter of which starred [[Leigh J. McCloskey]].
  
McAllister acted in several films and television shows during the 1970s and 1980s. He made his screen acting debut as a young Muhammad Ali in the 1977 film ''The Greatest'', which also featured [[David Clennon]], [[Malachi Throne]], and [[Paul Winfield]]. His only other film credits were two comedies in the 1980s: he starred in 1984's ''Weekend Pass'' and then appeared in the 1985's ''Hamburger: The Motion Picture'', the latter of which starred [[Leigh J. McCloskey]].
   
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On television, McAllister co-starred opposite [[Raphael Sbarge]] on the short-lived [[CBS Television Studios|CBS]] sitcom ''Better Days''. He also appeared on such shows as ''Police Woman'' (with [[Theodore Bikel]], [[Richard Hale]], and series regular [[Charles Dierkop]]), ''The Facts of Life'', and ''Tour of Duty'' (with [[Dan Gauthier]]).
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On television, McAllister co-starred opposite [[Raphael Sbarge]] on the short-lived [[CBS Studios|CBS]] sitcom ''Better Days''. He also appeared on such shows as ''Police Woman'' (with [[Theodore Bikel]], [[Richard Hale]], and series regular [[Charles Dierkop]]), ''The Facts of Life'', and ''Tour of Duty'' (with [[Dan Gauthier]]).
   
 
McAllister is best known not for his acting but for winning the fifth installment of the reality television series ''The Amazing Race''. On the show, he and his wife, Kim, competed against ten other teams of two in a race around the world. They became the first African American contestants to win the race.
  
McAllister is best known not for his acting but for winning the fifth installment of the reality television series ''The Amazing Race''. On the show, he and his wife, Kim, competed against ten other teams of two in a race around the world. They became the first African American contestants to win the race.
   
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=== Patrick McGoohan ===
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== Roddy McDowall ==
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{{see-list|Roddy McDowall}}
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'''{{w|Patrick McGoohan}}''' (1928 – 2009) was approached to play the role of [[Ira Graves]] in {{TNG|The Schizoid Man}}, but turned down the role, which was ultimately played by [[W. Morgan Sheppard]]. The episode took its name from an episode of McGoohan's TV series, ''The Prisoner''. (''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'')
  
   
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== Patrick McGoohan ==
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Born in the US, McGoohan is best remembered for his British television work, starring as John Drake in the spy drama ''Danger Man'' (broadcast in the US as ''Secret Agent'') and as mysterious Number 6 in the SF series ''The Prisoner'', which he co-created with George Markstein. McGoohan is also remembered for his work in various 1960s-era projects for Walt Disney, including ''Three Lives of Thomasina''. In the 1970s, he won an Emmy for his guest-starring role in ''Columbo'', though an attempt at a new series with ''Rafferty'' failed, as did a ''Prisoner''-esque film called ''Kings and Desperate Men''. Later appearances included ''The Phantom'', ''Treasure Planet'', ''Braveheart'', and one of his final acting roles was parodying Number 6 for an episode of ''The Simpsons''.
  
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'''{{w|Patrick McGoohan}}''' was approached to play the role of [[Ira Graves]] in {{TNG|The Schizoid Man}}, but turned down the role, which was ultimately played by [[W. Morgan Sheppard]]. The episode took its name from an {{w|The Schizoid Man (The Prisoner)|episode}} of McGoohan's TV series, ''{{w|The Prisoner}}''. ({{ste|4|1|256}})
   
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Born in the US, McGoohan is best remembered for his British television work, starring as John Drake in the spy drama ''Danger Man'' (broadcast in the US as ''Secret Agent'') and as mysterious Number 6 in the SF series ''The Prisoner'', which he co-created with George Markstein. McGoohan is also remembered for his work in various 1960s-era projects for Walt Disney, including ''Three Lives of Thomasina''. In the 1970s, he won an Emmy for his guest-starring role in ''Columbo'', though an attempt at a new series with ''Rafferty'' failed, as did a ''Prisoner''-esque film called ''Kings and Desperate Men''. Later appearances included ''The Phantom'', ''Treasure Planet'', ''Braveheart'', and one of his final acting roles was parodying Number 6 for an episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]''.
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=== Eric Menyuk ===
  
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== Eric Menyuk ==
 
:''Main article: [[Eric Menyuk]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Eric Menyuk]]''
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'''Eric Menyuk''' was the second choice for the role of [[Data]] in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', but was beaten out by [[Brent Spiner]]. [http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was/]
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'''Eric Menyuk''' was the runner-up for the role of [[Data]].
   
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Menyuk recalled, "''It was amazing. One original audition. Five callbacks. By the third time, I had met [[Gene Roddenberry]]. It finally came down to two. I remember the day walking onto the [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] lot–[[Brent Spiner]]...and me.''" While Spiner, obviously, got the role, Menyuk later returned to audition for [[The Traveler]] in {{e|Where No One Has Gone Before}} and got the part. (''{{dis|Starlog|magazine}}'', [[December 1988]], Issue 137, p. 54)
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Menyuk guest-starred in three episodes of ''The Next Generation'' as [[The Traveler]].
  
   
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== Kim Miyori ==
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'''{{w|Kim Miyori}}''' (born 4 January 1951) is an actress who was one of [[David Gerrold]]'s early recommendations for the role of [[Data]] in ''The Next Generation'' in {{m|October|1986}}. (''[[Creating the Next Generation: The Conception and Creation of a Phenomenon]]'') The part ultimately went to [[Brent Spiner]]. Miyori is the only known female actor considered for the role of Data.
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'''{{w|Kim Miyori}}''' is an actress who was one of [[David Gerrold]]'s early recommendations for the role of [[Data]] in ''The Next Generation'' in {{m|October|1986}}. (''[[Creating the Next Generation]]'') The part ultimately went to [[Brent Spiner]]. Miyori is the only known female actor considered for the role of Data.
   
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Miyori was born '''Cheryl Jane Utsunomiya''' in Santa Barbara, California and is well known for her leading role as Dr. Wendy Armstrong in the first two seasons of the drama series ''St. Elsewhere'' (1982-1984). She appeared in a number of television series including ''Cagney & Lacey'' (1982, starring [[Meg Foster]]), ''Magnum, P.I.'' (1982 and 1984), ''Airwolf'' (1985, with [[Robert Ito]], [[Branscombe Richmond]], and [[Irene Tsu]]), ''T.J. Hooker'' (1985 and 1986, starring [[William Shatner]], [[James Darren]], and [[Richard Herd]]), ''Murder, She Wrote'' (1987, with [[Fionnula Flanagan]], [[Lenore Kasdorf]], and [[Gail Strickland]]), ''L.A. Law'' (1988, starring [[Corbin Bernsen]] and [[Larry Drake]]), ''MacGyver'' (1989, with [[Nick Dimitri]]), ''Melrose Place'' (1992, with [[Malachi Throne]]), ''[[Babylon 5]]'' (1996, with [[Bill Mumy]], [[Andreas Katsulas]], and [[Phil Morris]]), ''[[w:c:24|24]]'' (2001, with [[Leslie Hope]], [[Jude Ciccolella]], and [[Penny Johnson]]), ''Crossing Jordan'' (2002, with [[Miguel Ferrer]] and [[Hilary Shepard]]), ''JAG'' (2004, with [[Steven Culp]], [[Scott Lawrence]], [[Zoe McLellan]], and [[Claudette Nevins]]), and ''Cold Case'' (2007, with [[Patti Yasutake]]).
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Miyori was born '''Cheryl Jane Utsunomiya''' in Santa Barbara, California and is well known for her leading role as Dr. Wendy Armstrong in the first two seasons of the drama series ''St. Elsewhere'' (1982-1984). She appeared in a number of television series including ''Cagney & Lacey'' (1982, starring [[Meg Foster]]), ''Magnum, P.I.'' (1982 and 1984), ''Airwolf'' (1985, with [[Robert Ito]], [[Branscombe Richmond]], and [[Irene Tsu]]), ''T.J. Hooker'' (1985 and 1986, starring [[William Shatner]], [[James Darren]], and [[Richard Herd]]), ''Murder, She Wrote'' (1987, with [[Fionnula Flanagan]], [[Lenore Kasdorf]], and [[Gail Strickland]]), ''L.A. Law'' (1988, starring [[Corbin Bernsen]] and [[Larry Drake]]), ''MacGyver'' (1989, with [[Nick Dimitri]]), ''Melrose Place'' (1992, with [[Malachi Throne]]), ''[[Babylon 5]]'' (1996, with [[Bill Mumy]], [[Andreas Katsulas]], and [[Phil Morris]]), ''[[w:c:24|24]]'' (2001, with [[Leslie Hope]], [[Jude Ciccolella]], and [[Penny Johnson]]), ''Crossing Jordan'' (2002, with [[Miguel Ferrer]] and [[Hilary Shepard Turner]]), ''JAG'' (2004, with [[Steven Culp]], [[Scott Lawrence]], [[Zoe McLellan]], and [[Claudette Nevins]]), and ''Cold Case'' (2007, with [[Patti Yasutake]]).
   
 
Miyori's film credits include the musical ''Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'' (1978), the leading role in the television drama ''John and Yoko: A Love Story'' (1985), the comedy ''The Big Picture'' (1989, with [[Michael McKean]] and [[Teri Hatcher]]), the comedy ''Loverboy'' (1989, with [[Robert Picardo]] and [[Kirstie Alley]]), the thriller ''Body Shot'' (1994, with [[Ray Wise]], [[Jonathan Banks]], [[Charles Napier]], and [[Kenneth Tobey]]), the action comedy ''Metro'' (1997), and the horror sequel ''The Grudge 2'' (2006, with [[Joanna Cassidy]]).
  
Miyori's film credits include the musical ''Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'' (1978), the leading role in the television drama ''John and Yoko: A Love Story'' (1985), the comedy ''The Big Picture'' (1989, with [[Michael McKean]] and [[Teri Hatcher]]), the comedy ''Loverboy'' (1989, with [[Robert Picardo]] and [[Kirstie Alley]]), the thriller ''Body Shot'' (1994, with [[Ray Wise]], [[Jonathan Banks]], [[Charles Napier]], and [[Kenneth Tobey]]), the action comedy ''Metro'' (1997), and the horror sequel ''The Grudge 2'' (2006, with [[Joanna Cassidy]]).
   
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== Richard Mulligan ==
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'''{{w|Richard Mulligan}}''' (1932 – 2000) was the actor sought by [[Maurice Hurley]] for the antagonist role in {{TNG|Where Silence Has Lease}}. The role was instead taken by [[Earl Boen]], but the character's name, [[Nagilum]], remained as an homage to the actor: Mulligan in reverse, minus an "l". (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'') Mulligan did voice Xenti in the video game ''[[Star Trek: Judgment Rites]]''.
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'''{{w|Richard Mulligan}}''' was the actor sought by [[Maurice Hurley]] for the antagonist role in {{TNG|Where Silence Has Lease}}. The role was instead taken by [[Earl Boen]], but the character's name, [[Nagilum]], remained as an homage to the actor: Mulligan in reverse, minus an "l". ({{tngc|2|68}}) Mulligan did voice Xenti in the video game ''[[Star Trek: Judgment Rites]]''.
   
 
Mulligan was perhaps best known for his Emmy Award-winning roles on the sitcom series ''Soap'' and ''Empty Nest''. He has also starred in such films as ''Little Big Man'' (1970), ''The Big Bus'' (1976), ''Scavenger Hunt'' (1979), ''S.O.B.'' (1981), ''Trail of the Pink Panther'' (1982), ''Teachers'' (1984), ''Micki + Maude'' (1984), ''Meatballs, Part II'' (1984), ''The Heavenly Kid'' (1985), and ''A Fine Mess'' (1986) and voiced Einstein in the 1988 Disney film ''Oliver & Company''.
  
Mulligan was perhaps best known for his Emmy Award-winning roles on the sitcom series ''Soap'' and ''Empty Nest''. He has also starred in such films as ''Little Big Man'' (1970), ''The Big Bus'' (1976), ''Scavenger Hunt'' (1979), ''S.O.B.'' (1981), ''Trail of the Pink Panther'' (1982), ''Teachers'' (1984), ''Micki + Maude'' (1984), ''Meatballs, Part II'' (1984), ''The Heavenly Kid'' (1985), and ''A Fine Mess'' (1986) and voiced Einstein in the 1988 Disney film ''Oliver & Company''.
   
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=== Ben Murphy ===
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== Ben Murphy ==
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'''{{w|Ben Murphy}}''' (born 6 March 1942) was among the actors considered for the role of [[William T. Riker]] before it went to [[Jonathan Frakes]]. [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1] Murphy is perhaps best known for starring in the 1971-1973 western series ''Alias Smith and Jones'', in which he played Jed "Kid" Curry, alias Thaddeus Jones.
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'''{{w|Ben Murphy}}''' was among the actors considered for the role of [[William T. Riker]] before it went to [[Jonathan Frakes]]. {{el|holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c{{=}}1}} Murphy is perhaps best known for starring in the 1971-1973 western series ''Alias Smith and Jones'', in which he played Jed "Kid" Curry, alias Thaddeus Jones.
   
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Murphy has starred in several other television series, including ''Griff'' (with [[Vic Tayback]]), the short-lived ''Gemini Man'', and the primetime soap opera ''Berrenger's'' (with [[Leslie Hope]]). He also made frequent appearances on ''The Love Boat'' (working with [[Ellen Bry]], [[Teri Hatcher]], [[Leigh McCloskey]], and [[Diana Muldaur]]) and had a recurring role on ''JAG'' (his episode of which featured [[Corbin Bernsen]], [[Scott Lawrence]], [[Zoe McLellan]], [[Jennifer Parsons]], and [[Ned Vaughn]]), in addition to guest-starring on many other television series.
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Murphy has starred in several other television series, including ''Griff'' (with [[Victor Tayback]]), the short-lived ''Gemini Man'', and the primetime soap opera ''Berrenger's'' (with [[Leslie Hope]]). He also made frequent appearances on ''The Love Boat'' (working with [[Ellen Bry]], [[Teri Hatcher]], [[Leigh McCloskey]], and [[Diana Muldaur]]) and had a recurring role on ''JAG'' (his episode of which featured [[Corbin Bernsen]], [[Scott Lawrence]], [[Zoe McLellan]], [[Jennifer S. Parsons]], and [[Ned Vaughn]]), in addition to guest-starring on many other television series.
   
 
In addition, Murphy had roles in such mini-series as ''The Chisholms'' (working with [[Brett Cullen]], [[Brian Keith]], [[Mitchell Ryan]], and [[Anthony Zerbe]]) and ''The Winds of War'' (with [[Michael Ensign]], [[Stefan Gierasch]], [[Jeremy Kemp]], [[George Murdock]], [[Lawrence Pressman]], and [[Logan Ramsey]]). His TV movie credits include 1976's ''Riding with Death'' (co-directed by [[Don McDougall]] and co-starring [[Alan Oppenheimer]] and [[Andrew Prine]]; his feature film credits include 1968's ''Yours, Mine and Ours'' (photographed by [[Charles F. Wheeler]]) and 1982's ''Time Walker'' (with [[Antoinette Bower]]).
  
In addition, Murphy had roles in such mini-series as ''The Chisholms'' (working with [[Brett Cullen]], [[Brian Keith]], [[Mitchell Ryan]], and [[Anthony Zerbe]]) and ''The Winds of War'' (with [[Michael Ensign]], [[Stefan Gierasch]], [[Jeremy Kemp]], [[George Murdock]], [[Lawrence Pressman]], and [[Logan Ramsey]]). His TV movie credits include 1976's ''Riding with Death'' (co-directed by [[Don McDougall]] and co-starring [[Alan Oppenheimer]] and [[Andrew Prine]]; his feature film credits include 1968's ''Yours, Mine and Ours'' (photographed by [[Charles F. Wheeler]]) and 1982's ''Time Walker'' (with [[Antoinette Bower]]).
   
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=== Julia Nickson ===
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== Julia Nickson ==
 
:''Main article: [[Julia Nickson]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Julia Nickson]]''
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'''Julia Nickson''' (born 1958) was among the actresses considered for the role of [[Natasha Yar]]. The role finally went to [[Denise Crosby]]. [http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was/] Nickson later guest-starred on ''Star Trek'' as [[Ensign]] [[Lian T'Su]] in {{TNG|The Arsenal of Freedom}} and as [[Cassandra (Human)|Cassandra]] in {{DS9|Paradise}}.
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'''Julia Nickson''' was among the actresses considered for the role of [[Natasha Yar]]. The role finally went to [[Denise Crosby]]. {{el|sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was}} Nickson later guest-starred on ''Star Trek'' as [[Lian T'Su]] in {{TNG|The Arsenal of Freedom}} and as {{dis|Cassandra|colonist}} in {{DS9|Paradise}}.
   
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=== John Nowak ===
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== John Nowak ==
 
:''Main article: [[John Nowak]]''
  
:''Main article: [[John Nowak]]''
 
'''John Nowak''' was scheduled to work as [[stunt double]] for [[Patrick Stewart]] as [[Locutus of Borg]], but the moment was ultimately never shot. Nowak recalls, "''In {{e|The Best of Both Worlds, Part II}}, they had a big stunt planned where they would capture Picard/Locutus, but at the last minute they ran out of time, so I was there, got my four hours of makeup and sat around another 12 hours in the stuff, but never got filmed as the Borg.''" (''[[Starlog Science-Fiction Explorer]]'', issue #8)
  
'''John Nowak''' was scheduled to work as [[stunt double]] for [[Patrick Stewart]] as [[Locutus of Borg]], but the moment was ultimately never shot. Nowak recalls, "''In {{e|The Best of Both Worlds, Part II}}, they had a big stunt planned where they would capture Picard/Locutus, but at the last minute they ran out of time, so I was there, got my four hours of makeup and sat around another 12 hours in the stuff, but never got filmed as the Borg.''" (''[[Starlog Science-Fiction Explorer]]'', issue #8)
   
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=== Michael O'Gorman ===
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== Michael O'Gorman ==
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'''Michael O'Gorman''' was a candidate for the role of [[William T. Riker]]. [[John Ferraro]], the Director of Programming and Development at [[Paramount Television]], believed O'Gorman was the favorite to play Riker before the part went to [[Jonathan Frakes]]. According to Ferraro, O'Gorman was "sort of an atypical choice, however, a good one." [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1]
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'''Michael O'Gorman''' was a candidate for the role of [[William T. Riker]]. [[John Ferraro]], the Director of Programming and Development at [[Paramount Television]], believed O'Gorman was the favorite to play Riker before the part went to [[Jonathan Frakes]]. According to Ferraro, O'Gorman was "sort of an atypical choice, however, a good one." {{el|holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c{{=}}1}}
   
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O'Gorman has few film and television credits. His only known film work was in the 1987 drama ''Ironweed'' (with [[Jake Dengel]]). On television, he appeared on ''Miami Vice'' in 1987, in an episode directed by [[Gabrielle Beaumont]]. He also appeared in a 1989 [[Winrich Kolbe]]-directed episode of ''A Man Called Hawk'', which starred [[Avery Brooks]]. He later had a supporting role in the 1991 mini-series ''A Woman Named Jackie'', which featured [[Stephen Collins]] and [[Bob Gunton]]. [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0641074/]
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O'Gorman has few film and television credits. His only known film work was in the 1987 drama ''Ironweed'' (with [[Jake Dengel]]). On television, he appeared on ''Miami Vice'' in 1987, in an episode directed by [[Gabrielle Beaumont]]. He also appeared in a 1989 [[Winrich Kolbe]]-directed episode of ''A Man Called Hawk'', which starred [[Avery Brooks]]. He later had a supporting role in the 1991 mini-series ''A Woman Named Jackie'', which featured [[Stephen Collins]] and [[Bob Gunton]]. {{imdb|name/nm0641074/}}
   
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O'Gorman has also performed on Broadway. He was part of the original cast of the Tony Award-winning musical ''Woman of the Year'' in 1983. He then acted with [[Jeff McCarthy]] and [[Ruth Williamson]] in the musical ''Smile'' from November 1986 through January 1987. For his performance in this production, O'Gorgan was nominated for a Drama Desk Award as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. In 1992, he was Tim Curry's understudy on ''My Favorite Year'', which also featured [[Andrea Martin]] and [[Ethan Phillips]]. [http://www.ibdb.com/person.php?id=72991]
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O'Gorman has also performed on Broadway. He was part of the original cast of the Tony Award-winning musical ''Woman of the Year'' in 1983. He then acted with [[Jeff McCarthy]] and [[Ruth Williamson]] in the musical ''Smile'' from November 1986 through January 1987. For his performance in this production, O'Gorgan was nominated for a Drama Desk Award as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. In 1992, he was Tim Curry's understudy on ''My Favorite Year'', which also featured [[Andrea Martin]] and [[Ethan Phillips]]. {{el|ibdb.com/person.php?id{{=}}72991}}
   
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=== Eric Pierpoint ===
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== Eric Pierpoint ==
 
:''Main article: [[Eric Pierpoint]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Eric Pierpoint]]''
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Eric Pierpoint {{born|18|November|1950}} was one of several actors who auditioned for the role of Commander [[William T. Riker]], according to an interview with Pierpoint for [[StarTrek.com]]. [http://www.startrek.com/article/exclusive-interview-frequent-trek-guest-eric-pierpoint] Pierpoint was first cast as Ambassador [[Voval]] in {{e|Liaisons}} and would later be cast in various roles on all four modern Star Trek series before playing the recurring [[Section 31]] operative [[Harris (Section 31)|Harris]] in ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''.
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'''Eric Pierpoint''' was one of several actors who auditioned for the role of Commander [[William T. Riker]], according to an interview with Pierpoint for [[StarTrek.com]]. {{st.com|article/exclusive-interview-frequent-trek-guest-eric-pierpoint}} Pierpoint was first cast as Ambassador [[Voval]] in {{e|Liaisons}} and would later be cast in various roles on all four modern Star Trek series before playing the recurring [[Section 31]] operative {{dis|Harris|Section 31}} in {{s|ENT}}.
   
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=== Christina Pickles ===
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== Christina Pickles ==
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'''{{w|Christina Pickles}}''' (born 17 February 1935) is the actress who auditioned for the role of [[Doctor]] [[Katherine Pulaski]] on the [[TNG Season 2|second season]] of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. The role ultimately was given to [[Diana Muldaur]]. [http://a-friends-experience.co.uk/pages/the-cast/supporting-cast.php] [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0681943/bio]
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'''{{w|Christina Pickles}}''' is the actress who auditioned for the role of [[Katherine Pulaski]] on the [[TNG Season 2|second season]] of {{s|TNG}}. The role ultimately was given to [[Diana Muldaur]]. {{el|a-friends-experience.co.uk/pages/the-cast/supporting-cast.php}} {{imdb|name/nm0681943/bio}}
   
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Born as Christine Pickles in Yorkshire, England, she is best known for her recurring roles as Nurse Helen Rosenthal in 137 episodes of ''St. Elsewhere'' (1982-1988) and as {{w|Courteney Cox}}' mother Judy Geller on ''Friends'' (1994-2003). In 1987 she portrayed the Sorceress in the popular comic adaptation ''Masters of the Universe'', along ''trek'' performers [[Meg Foster]], [[Robert Duncan McNeill]], [[Anthony De Longis]], and [[Frank Langella]].
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Born as '''Christine Pickles''' in Yorkshire, England, she is best known for her recurring roles as Nurse Helen Rosenthal in 137 episodes of ''St. Elsewhere'' (1982-1988) and as {{w|Courteney Cox}}' mother Judy Geller on ''Friends'' (1994-2003). In 1987 she portrayed the Sorceress in the popular comic adaptation ''Masters of the Universe'', alongside ''Trek'' performers [[Meg Foster]], [[Robert Duncan McNeill]], [[Anthony De Longis]], and [[Frank Langella]].
   
 
As a six time Emmy Award nominee, Pickles has appeared in dozens of television series, including ''The Guiding Light'' (1970-1972), ''Another World'' (1977-1979), ''Roseanne'' (1988), ''Family Ties'' (1988), ''Matlock'' (1992), ''Sisters'' (1994), ''The Nanny'' (1995), ''Murder She Wrote'' (1995), ''The Pretender'' (1998), ''Party of Five'' (1998), ''JAG'' (1998-2000), ''The Division'' (2004), and ''Medium'' (2006). Among her acting credits are also several television movies and films such as ''Legends of the Fall'' (1994), {{w|Baz Luhrmann}}'s ''Romeo + Juliet'' (1996), the comedy ''The Wedding Singer'' (1998), and more recently the animated movie ''Immigrants (L.A. Dolce Vita)'' (2008).
  
As a six time Emmy Award nominee, Pickles has appeared in dozens of television series, including ''The Guiding Light'' (1970-1972), ''Another World'' (1977-1979), ''Roseanne'' (1988), ''Family Ties'' (1988), ''Matlock'' (1992), ''Sisters'' (1994), ''The Nanny'' (1995), ''Murder She Wrote'' (1995), ''The Pretender'' (1998), ''Party of Five'' (1998), ''JAG'' (1998-2000), ''The Division'' (2004), and ''Medium'' (2006). Among her acting credits are also several television movies and films such as ''Legends of the Fall'' (1994), {{w|Baz Luhrmann}}'s ''Romeo + Juliet'' (1996), the comedy ''The Wedding Singer'' (1998), and more recently the animated movie ''Immigrants (L.A. Dolce Vita)'' (2008).
   
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From 1962 to 1985, Pickles was married to ''Star Trek'' director [[Victor Lobl]].
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=== David Rappaport ===
  
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[[File:David Rappaport.jpg|thumb|David Rappaport as Kivas Fajo]]
  
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'''{{w|David Rappaport}}''' (1951 – 1990) was a popular British actor who was cast as [[Kivas Fajo]] in the episode {{e|The Most Toys}} but he attempted suicide over the weekend after a few days of filming were completed. Director [[Timothy Bond]] stated, "''There was a story going around that they had found him in his car with a tube running from the exhaust.''" ("[[Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages]]") [[Saul Rubinek]] was recast in the part and all the scenes that featured Rappaport were refilmed. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
  
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David Rappaport continued to suffer from acute depression and successfully committed suicide two months later, dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Los Angeles park on 2 May 1990. [http://articles.latimes.com/1990-05-03/news/mn-592_1_actor-david-rappaport] His death occurred just five days before {{e|The Most Toys}} premiered. Footage of David Rappaport as Kivas Fajo is included on the [[TNG Season 3 Blu-ray]] release.
  
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Rappaport is perhaps best remembered for playing bandit leader Randall in {{w|Terry Gilliam}}'s 1981 film ''Time Bandits'', which co-starred [[David Warner]]. He also co-starred opposite [[Clancy Brown]] in 1985's ''The Bride'' and starred as Simon McKay on the short-lived [[CBS Television Studios|CBS]] series ''The Wizard'' – ironically "The Wizard" was a former weapons designer who designed fantastic ''toys'' that helped him defeat villains. He also made appearances on shows such as ''Hardcastle and McCormick'', ''Mr. Belvedere'', and ''L.A. Law''. Soon before his death, he lent his voice to a few episodes of ''Captain Planet and the Planeteers'', which also featured the voices of [[LeVar Burton]] and [[Whoopi Goldberg]].
  
   
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=== J.D. Roth ===
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== J.D. Roth ==
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'''{{w|J.D. Roth}}''' (born 20 April 1968) is an actor and TV host who was considered for the role of [[Wesley Crusher]]. [http://www.lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html] The role ultimately went to [[Wil Wheaton]].
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'''{{w|J.D. Roth}}''' is an actor and TV host who was considered for the role of [[Wesley Crusher]]. {{el|lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html}} The role ultimately went to [[Wil Wheaton]].
   
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As an actor, Roth has appeared on such television series as ''The Equalizer'' (with [[Robert Joy]] and [[Robert Lansing]]) and ''Melrose Place'' (acting with [[Stanley Kamel]] and [[Gail Strickland]] and directed by [[Chip Chalmers]]). He also voiced the title character on the 1996-1997 animated series ''The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest'' (which also featured the voices of [[John de Lancie]], [[Robert Foxworth]], and [[Frank Welker]]). His few film credits include the 1984 drama ''Firstborn'', starring [[Teri Garr]] and [[Peter Weller]].
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As an actor, Roth has appeared on such television series as ''The Equalizer'' (with [[Robert Joy]] and [[Robert Lansing]]) and ''Melrose Place'' (acting with [[Stanley Kamel]] and [[Gail Strickland]] and directed by [[Chip Chalmers]]). He also voiced the title character on the 1996-1997 animated series ''The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest'' (which also featured the voices of [[John de Lancie]], [[Robert Foxworth]], and [[Frank Welker]]). His few film credits include the 1984 drama ''Firstborn'', starring [[Terri Garr]] and [[Peter Weller]].
   
 
Roth is best known for his work as a host and producer of reality programming. He hosted the children's game show ''Fox's Fun House'' from 1988 through 1990. He later received three Daytime Emmy Award nominations as executive producer of the ''Endurance'' series of children's reality programs, which he also hosted. Most notably, he is the co-creator, executive producer, and narrator of the hit [[NBC]] reality show ''The Biggest Loser''.
  
Roth is best known for his work as a host and producer of reality programming. He hosted the children's game show ''Fox's Fun House'' from 1988 through 1990. He later received three Daytime Emmy Award nominations as executive producer of the ''Endurance'' series of children's reality programs, which he also hosted. Most notably, he is the co-creator, executive producer, and narrator of the hit [[NBC]] reality show ''The Biggest Loser''.
   
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=== Tim Russ ===
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== Tim Russ ==
 
:''Main article: [[Tim Russ]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Tim Russ]]''
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'''Tim Russ''' {{born|22|June|1956}} was the runner-up for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]], according to [[Rick Berman]] in an interview in the 1995 special ''Star Trek Voyager: Inside the New Adventure''. Russ went on to play the mercenary characters [[Devor]] and [[T'Kar]] and a lieutenant aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-B|-B}} before finally winning the regular role of [[Tuvok]] on ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''. The would-be casting of Russ was almost indirectly referenced on-screen; in some very early drafts of {{e|Death Wish}} – in which the TNG character affected by [[Quinn]] was La Forge instead of [[William T. Riker|Riker]] – [[Q]] would have revealed that, were it not for Quinn's actions, the chief engineer of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} would've been Tuvok, not La Forge.
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'''Tim Russ''' was the runner-up for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]], according to [[Rick Berman]] in an interview in the 1995 special ''[[Star Trek: Voyager - Inside the New Adventure]]''. Russ went on to play the mercenary characters [[Devor]] and [[T'Kar]] and a lieutenant aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-B|-B}} before finally winning the regular role of [[Tuvok]] on {{s|VOY}}. The would-be casting of Russ was almost indirectly referenced on-screen; in some very early drafts of {{e|Death Wish}} – in which the TNG character affected by [[Quinn]] was La Forge instead of [[William T. Riker|Riker]] – [[Q]] would have revealed that, were it not for Quinn's actions, the chief engineer of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} would've been Tuvok, not La Forge.
   
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=== Mitchell Ryan ===
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== Mitchell Ryan ==
 
:''Main article: [[Mitchell Ryan]]''
  
:''Main article: [[Mitchell Ryan]]''
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'''Mitchell Ryan''' (born 1934) was among the candidates considered for the role of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]], before it eventually went to [[Patrick Stewart]]. [http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was/] Ryan guest-starred as [[Kyle Riker]] in the [[TNG Season 2|second season]] episode {{e|The Icarus Factor}}.
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'''Mitchell Ryan''' was among the candidates considered for the role of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]], before it eventually went to [[Patrick Stewart]]. {{el|sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was}} Ryan guest-starred as [[Kyle Riker]] in the [[TNG Season 2|second season]] episode {{e|The Icarus Factor}}.
   
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== Wesley Snipes ==
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'''{{w|Wesley Snipes}}''' (born 31 July 1962) was among the actors considered for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]]. [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1] The part ultimately went to [[LeVar Burton]].
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'''{{w|Wesley Snipes}}''' was among the actors considered for the role of [[Geordi La Forge]]. {{el|holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c{{=}}1}} According to a {{d|3|April|1987}} memo regard her review of the audition tape being distributed, sent from [[Bonnie Finnegan]] to [[Junie Lowry]], Snipes "''was my favorite person on the tape.''" Of fellow role contender [[Eriq La Salle]], she stated that La Salle had "''an interesting look but I like Wesley Snipes better.''" The part ultimately went to [[LeVar Burton]].
   
 
Snipes made his film acting debut in the 1986 sports comedy ''Wildcats'' (working with [[Bruce McGill]]). He acquired fame with his role as Willie Mays Hayes in the hit 1989 baseball comedy ''Major League'', acting alongside [[Corbin Bernsen]].
 
Snipes made his film acting debut in the 1986 sports comedy ''Wildcats'' (working with [[Bruce McGill]]). He acquired fame with his role as Willie Mays Hayes in the hit 1989 baseball comedy ''Major League'', acting alongside [[Corbin Bernsen]].
   
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''Major League'' marked the first in a succession of box office hits for Snipes, which included the 1991 crime thriller ''New Jack City'' (co-starring [[Bill Cobbs]]), Spike Lee's 1991 drama ''Jungle Fever'', the 1992 basketball comedy ''White Men Can't Jump'', the 1992 action-thriller ''Passenger 57'' (co-starring [[Bruce Greenwood]] and [[Robert Hooks]]), 1993's ''Rising Sun'' (opposite [[Sean Connery]], with [[Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa]] and [[Ray Wise]]), the 1993 science fiction actioner ''Demolition Man'' (with Bill Cobbs and [[Bob Gunton]]), the 1995 comedy ''To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, [[Julie Newmar]]'', and 1998's ''U.S. Marshals'' (directed by [[Stuart Baird]]).
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''Major League'' marked the first in a succession of box office hits for Snipes, which included the 1991 crime thriller ''New Jack City'' (co-starring [[Bill Cobbs]]), Spike Lee's 1991 drama ''Jungle Fever'', the 1992 basketball comedy ''White Men Can't Jump'', the 1992 action-thriller ''Passenger 57'' (co-starring [[Bruce Greenwood]] and [[Robert Hooks]]), 1993's ''Rising Sun'' (opposite [[Sean Connery]], with [[Cary-Hiroyuki]] and [[Ray Wise]]), the 1993 science fiction actioner ''Demolition Man'' (with Bill Cobbs and [[Bob Gunton]]), the 1995 comedy ''To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, [[Julie Newmar]]'', and 1998's ''U.S. Marshals'' (directed by [[Stuart Baird]]).
   
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Snipes is perhaps best known for his role as vampire hunter Blade in the ''Blade'' film franchise, based on the [[Marvel Comics]] character. The second film in the series, 2002's ''Blade II'', co-starred [[Ron Perlman]]. Snipes' other recent films have included 2000's ''The Art of War'' (with Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), 2010's ''Brooklyn's Finest'', and several direct-to-video releases.
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Snipes is perhaps best known for his role as vampire hunter Blade in the ''Blade'' film franchise, based on the [[Marvel Comics]] character. The second film in the series, 2002's ''Blade II'', co-starred [[Ron Perlman]]. Snipes' other recent films have included 2000's ''The Art of War'' (with Cary-Hiroyuki), 2010's ''Brooklyn's Finest'', and several direct-to-video releases.
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=== Stella Stevens ===
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== Stella Stevens ==
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'''{{w|Stella Stevens}}''' (born 1 October 1938) is an actress who was considered for the role of [[Ardra (impostor)|Ardra]] for the ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' [[TNG Season 4|fourth season]] episode {{e|Devil's Due}}. Like fellow candidate [[Adrienne Barbeau]] she was beaten out by [[Marta Dubois]]. (''[[The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine]]'' Vol. 19, p. 10)
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'''{{w|Stella Stevens}}''' is an actress who was considered for the role of {{dis|Ardra|impostor}} for the ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' [[TNG Season 4|fourth season]] episode {{e|Devil's Due}}. Like fellow candidate [[Adrienne Barbeau]] she was beaten out by [[Marta Dubois]]. ({{STNG|19|10}})
   
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Born as Estelle Caro Eggleston in Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA, she started her acting career in the late 1950s with a contract with 20th Century Fox. The contract was dropped after her first two supporting roles in the musical ''Say One for Me'' (1959, with [[Ray Walston]]) and in the drama ''The Blue Angel'' (1959, with [[Theodore Bikel]]). She then received a contract for [[Paramount Pictures]]. In 1960 she won a Golden Globe in the category Most Promising Newcomer - Female, shared with Tuesday Weld, Angie Dickinson and Janet Munro. She was also the January 1960 Playmate of the Month for Playboy.
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Born as '''Estelle Caro Eggleston''' in Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA, she started her acting career in the late 1950s with a contract with 20th Century Fox. The contract was dropped after her first two supporting roles in the musical ''Say One for Me'' (1959, with [[Ray Walston]]) and in the drama ''The Blue Angel'' (1959, with [[Theodore Bikel]]). She then received a contract for [[Paramount Pictures]]. In 1960 she won a Golden Globe in the category Most Promising Newcomer – Female, shared with Tuesday Weld, Angie Dickinson, and Janet Munro. She was also the January 1960 Playmate of the Month for ''Playboy''.
   
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From the early 1960s on Stevens worked both, as model and actress with appearances in television series such as ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' (1960), ''Bonanza'' (1960), ''Ben Casey'' (1964, with [[John Anderson]]), ''Banacek'' (1973, with [[Ted Cassidy]]), ''Police Story'' (1975), ''Wonder Woman'' (1975, with [[Henry Gibson]] and [[Kenneth Mars]]), and ''Hart to Hart'' (1979, with [[Eugene Roche]]) and films such as the musical comedy ''Girls! Girls! Girls!'' (1962, with [[Laurel Goodwin]]), the comedy ''The Nutty Professor'' (1963), the comedy ''Where Angels Go Trouble Follows!'' (1968), the action film ''The Poseidon Adventure'' (1972), and the action film ''Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold'' (1975).
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From the early 1960s on Stevens worked both, as model and actress with appearances in television series such as ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' (1960), ''Bonanza'' (1960), ''Ben Casey'' (1964, with {{dis|John Anderson|actor}}), ''Banacek'' (1973, with [[Ted Cassidy]]), ''Police Story'' (1975), ''Wonder Woman'' (1975, with [[Henry Gibson]] and [[Kenneth Mars]]), and ''Hart to Hart'' (1979, with [[Eugene Roche]]) and films such as the musical comedy ''Girls! Girls! Girls!'' (1962, with [[Laurel Goodwin]]), the comedy ''The Nutty Professor'' (1963), the comedy ''Where Angels Go Trouble Follows!'' (1968), the action film ''The Poseidon Adventure'' (1972), and the action film ''Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold'' (1975).
   
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Between 1980 and 1982 she portrayed Lute-Mae Sanders in the drama series ''Flamingo Road'' where she worked with [[John Beck]] and [[Bob Bralver]]. Further television work includes episodes of ''The Love Boat'' (1983, with [[Joan Collins]] and [[Monte Markham]]), ''Fantasy Island'' (1983, with [[Ricardo Montalban]]), ''Highway to Heaven'' (1984), ''Murder, She Wrote'' (1985, with [[William Windom]]), ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' (1988, with [[Clive Revill]]), ''Santa Barbara'' (1989-1990), ''The Commish'' (1993), ''Highlander'' (1995), ''Silk Stalkings'' (1996, with [[Charlie Brill]] and [[Robert Pine]]), ''General Hospital'' (1996 and 1999), ''Viper'' (1998, with [[J. Downing]]), and ''Twenty Good Years'' (2006) and films such as the television thriller ''Amazons'' (1984), the action comedy ''The Longshot'' (1986), the comedy ''Down the Drain'' (1990), the comedy ''The Nutt House'' (1992), the thriller ''Illicit Dreams'' (1994) on which she worked with her son, actor and director Andrew Stevens, the science fiction film ''Star Hunter'' (1996), the western ''The Long Ride Home'' (2003), the horror film ''Glass Trap'' (2005, with [[Andrew Prine]]), and the comedy ''Popstar'' (2005).
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Between 1980 and 1982 she portrayed Lute-Mae Sanders in the drama series ''Flamingo Road'' where she worked with [[John Beck]] and [[Robert Bralver]]. Further television work includes episodes of ''The Love Boat'' (1983, with [[Joan Collins]] and [[Monte Markham]]), ''Fantasy Island'' (1983, with [[Ricardo Montalban]]), ''Highway to Heaven'' (1984), ''Murder, She Wrote'' (1985, with [[William Windom]]), ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' (1988, with [[Clive Revill]]), ''Santa Barbara'' (1989-1990), ''The Commish'' (1993), ''Highlander'' (1995), ''Silk Stalkings'' (1996, with [[Charlie Brill]] and [[Robert Pine]]), ''General Hospital'' (1996 and 1999), ''Viper'' (1998, with [[J. Downing]]), and ''Twenty Good Years'' (2006) and films such as the television thriller ''Amazons'' (1984), the action comedy ''The Longshot'' (1986), the comedy ''Down the Drain'' (1990), the comedy ''The Nutt House'' (1992), the thriller ''Illicit Dreams'' (1994) on which she worked with her son, actor and director Andrew Stevens, the science fiction film ''Star Hunter'' (1996), the western ''The Long Ride Home'' (2003), the horror film ''Glass Trap'' (2005, with [[Andrew Prine]]), and the comedy ''Popstar'' (2005).
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=== Roy Thinnes ===
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== Roy Thinnes ==
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'''{{w|Roy Thinnes}}''' (born 6 April 1938) is an American actor who was considered for the role of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]]. [http://holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c=1] The role ultimately went to [[Patrick Stewart]].
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'''{{w|Roy Thinnes}}''' is an American actor who was considered for the role of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]]. {{el|holykaw.alltop.com/1987-letter-reveals-star-trek-tng-casting-cho?c{{=}}1}} The role ultimately went to [[Patrick Stewart]].
   
 
Thinnes is perhaps best known for starring in the science fiction series ''The Invaders'', which aired from 1967 through 1968. He reprised his role from this series in the 1995 TV movie follow-up, which starred [[Scott Bakula]].
 
Thinnes is perhaps best known for starring in the science fiction series ''The Invaders'', which aired from 1967 through 1968. He reprised his role from this series in the 1995 TV movie follow-up, which starred [[Scott Bakula]].
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In addition to his television work, Thinnes has acted in such films as ''Journey to the Far Side of the Sun'' (1969), ''Airport 1975'' (1974), and ''The Hindenburg'' (1975). The latter also featured [[Rene Auberjonois]] and [[Alan Oppenheimer]]. Thinnes appears in the 2001 Academy Award-winning ''A Beautiful Mind'', as well, as does [[Christopher Plummer]].
  
In addition to his television work, Thinnes has acted in such films as ''Journey to the Far Side of the Sun'' (1969), ''Airport 1975'' (1974), and ''The Hindenburg'' (1975). The latter also featured [[Rene Auberjonois]] and [[Alan Oppenheimer]]. Thinnes appears in the 2001 Academy Award-winning ''A Beautiful Mind'', as well, as does [[Christopher Plummer]].
   
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=== Anne Twomey ===
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== Tony Todd ==
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'''{{w|Anne Twomey}}''' (born 7 June) 1951) is an American actress who was up for the role of [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher]], but she lost out to [[Gates McFadden]]. [http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was/] Twomey received a Tony Award nomination and won a Theatre World Award for her performance in the 1980 play ''Nuts''. She made her film debut co-starring opposite [[Michael Nouri]] in the 1986 thriller ''The Imagemaker''. Her subsequent film credits have included Wes Craven's 1986 horror film ''Deadly Friend'' (featuring stunt work by [[Tony Cecere]] and [[Leslie Hoffman]]), the 1988 thriller ''Last Rites'' (with [[Paul Dooley]]), the 1994 comedy ''The Scout'', the 1997 romantic comedy ''Picture Perfect'' (with [[Ivar Brogger]] and [[Faran Tahir]]), and the 1999 drama ''The Confession'' (with [[Kevin Conway]]).
  
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'''Tony Todd''' auditioned for six different roles, one of which was [[Leyor]] in {{e|The Price}}, before being cast later that season as [[Worf]]'s brother [[Kurn]]. {{el|avclub.com/article/tony-todd-46347}}
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== Anne Twomey ==
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'''{{w|Anne Twomey}}''' is an American actress who was up for the role of [[Doctor]] [[Beverly Crusher]], but she lost out to [[Gates McFadden]]. {{el|sliceofscifi.com/2006/11/01/the-memo-that-never-was}} Twomey received a Tony Award nomination and won a Theatre World Award for her performance in the 1980 play ''Nuts''. She made her film debut co-starring opposite [[Michael Nouri]] in the 1986 thriller ''The Imagemaker''. Her subsequent film credits have included Wes Craven's 1986 horror film ''Deadly Friend'' (featuring stunt work by [[Tony Cecere]] and [[Leslie Hoffman]]), the 1988 thriller ''Last Rites'' (with [[Paul Dooley]]), the 1994 comedy ''The Scout'', the 1997 romantic comedy ''Picture Perfect'' (with [[Ivar Brogger]] and [[Faran Tahir]]), and the 1999 drama ''The Confession'' (with [[Kevin Conway]]).
   
 
On television, Twomey has had recurring roles on the [[NBC]] dramas ''L.A. Law'' (as Linda Salerno) and ''Third Watch'' (as Catherine Zambrano). On the former, she worked with the likes of [[Edward Laurence Albert]], [[Sam Anderson]], [[Susan Bay]], [[Corbin Bernsen]], [[Robert Curtis Brown]], Tony Cecere, [[Larry Drake]], [[Samantha Eggar]], [[Marva Hicks]], [[Robert Hooks]], [[Salome Jens]], [[Stephen McHattie]], [[Richard Riehle]], [[Don Stark]], [[Lawrence Tierney]], [[Kenneth Tigar]], and [[Tom Wright]]. Twomey also played Rita Kearson in two episodes of NBC's hit sitcom ''Seinfeld'' (starring [[Jason Alexander]]) and guest-starred in three episodes of NBC's ''Law & Order''.
 
On television, Twomey has had recurring roles on the [[NBC]] dramas ''L.A. Law'' (as Linda Salerno) and ''Third Watch'' (as Catherine Zambrano). On the former, she worked with the likes of [[Edward Laurence Albert]], [[Sam Anderson]], [[Susan Bay]], [[Corbin Bernsen]], [[Robert Curtis Brown]], Tony Cecere, [[Larry Drake]], [[Samantha Eggar]], [[Marva Hicks]], [[Robert Hooks]], [[Salome Jens]], [[Stephen McHattie]], [[Richard Riehle]], [[Don Stark]], [[Lawrence Tierney]], [[Kenneth Tigar]], and [[Tom Wright]]. Twomey also played Rita Kearson in two episodes of NBC's hit sitcom ''Seinfeld'' (starring [[Jason Alexander]]) and guest-starred in three episodes of NBC's ''Law & Order''.
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Twomey's other television credits include guest appearances on ''The Cosby Show'', ''Magnum, P.I.'' (in an episode directed by [[Russ Mayberry]]), ''The Equalizer'' (with [[Susan Gibney]], [[Robert Lansing]], and [[Keith Szarabajka]]), ''Spin City'' (starring [[Alan Ruck]]), ''[[lawandorder:Law & Order: Special Victims Unit|Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' (opposite [[Robert Foxworth]]), and ''Wonderland'' (starring [[Michelle Forbes]]) and such TV movies as 1989's ''Day One'' (directed by [[Joseph Sargent]] and co-starring [[David Ogden Stiers]]), and 1992's ''The Secret'' (with [[Brock Peters]]). In 2003, she reunited with Michael Nouri for an episode of ''[[lawandorder:Law & Order: Criminal Intent|Law & Order: Criminal Intent]]''.
  
Twomey's other television credits include guest appearances on ''The Cosby Show'', ''Magnum, P.I.'' (in an episode directed by [[Russ Mayberry]]), ''The Equalizer'' (with [[Susan Gibney]], [[Robert Lansing]], and [[Keith Szarabajka]]), ''Spin City'' (starring [[Alan Ruck]]), ''[[lawandorder:Law & Order: Special Victims Unit|Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' (opposite [[Robert Foxworth]]), and ''Wonderland'' (starring [[Michelle Forbes]]) and such TV movies as 1989's ''Day One'' (directed by [[Joseph Sargent]] and co-starring [[David Ogden Stiers]]), and 1992's ''The Secret'' (with [[Brock Peters]]). In 2003, she reunited with Michael Nouri for an episode of ''[[lawandorder:Law & Order: Criminal Intent|Law & Order: Criminal Intent]]''.
   
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=== James Louis Watkins ===
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== James Louis Watkins ==
 
:''Main article: [[James Louis Watkins]]''
  
:''Main article: [[James Louis Watkins]]''
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'''James Louis Watkins''' was alongside Michael Dorn and James Avery among the three finalists for the role of Worf in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''. He was beaten out by Michael Dorn and guest-starred as [[Hagon]] in the TNG [[TNG Season 1|first season]] episode {{e|Code of Honor}}. {{brokenlink|url=http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/features/bst/article/68255.html}}
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'''James Louis Watkins''' was alongside Michael Dorn and James Avery among the three finalists for the role of Worf in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''. He was beaten out by Michael Dorn and guest-starred as [[Hagon]] in the TNG [[TNG Season 1|first season]] episode {{e|Code of Honor}}. {{st.com|bl=1|startrek/view/features/bst/article/68255.html}}
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=== Robin Williams ===
  
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'''{{w|Robin Williams}}''' (born 1951) is a popular American actor and comedian for whom the character of [[Berlinghoff Rasmussen]] from the TNG episode {{e|A Matter of Time}} was originally written. Williams had to decline the role to play Peter Pan in Steven Spielberg's film, ''Hook''. (''[[Star Trek 30 Years]]''; [[TNG Season 5 DVD]] special features)
  
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Williams, while working on ''Mork & Mindy'', rode his bicycle over to the soundstage during the filming of {{film|1}}. He explained to the ''Star Trek'' cast that he was a big fan of the show and was invited in onto the bridge of the ''Enterprise''. According to [[Walter Koenig]], "''his wide-eyed admiration not withstanding, his squeaky-voiced reaction to all the buttons and panels is, "Hmmmm, microwave!"''" (''[[Chekov's Enterprise]]'')
  
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First acquiring fame for his Emmy-nominated role as Mork on the television sitcom ''Mork & Mindy'', Williams has since moved on to a highly successful career in feature films. He made his film debut in 1980's ''Popeye'', working with [[Paul Dooley]], [[Richard Libertini]], and [[Ray Walston]]. He has earned Academy Award nominations for his leading roles in ''Good Morning, Vietnam'', ''Dead Poets Society'', and ''The Fisher King'', and won his first Academy Award for his supporting role in ''Good Will Hunting''. He has also received acclaim for performances in such films as ''The World According to Garp'', ''Moscow on the Hudson'', ''Awakenings'', ''Mrs. Doubtfire'' (with [[Anne Haney]]), ''Patch Adams'', ''Insomnia'', and ''One Hour Photo''.
  
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Williams is also known for his voice-over roles in such films as ''Aladdin'', ''FernGully: The Last Rainforest'', and ''Happy Feet''. He has starred in many family-oriented live-action films, as well. He worked with [[Kirsten Dunst]] in ''Jumanji'' and with [[Clancy Brown]] and [[Wil Wheaton]] in ''Flubber''. He appeared in ''The Earth Day Special'', which included appearances by [[Christopher Lloyd]] and [[Kelsey Grammer]]. More recently, he played Theodore Roosevelt in ''Night at the Museum'' and its sequel, ''Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian''. His many other film credits include ''The Best of Times'' (with [[Tony Plana]]), ''Club Paradise'' (with [[Joanna Cassidy]] and [[Andrea Martin]]), ''Cadillac Man'' (with [[Lori Petty]]), ''The Birdcage'' (with [[Tim Kelleher]]), ''Fathers' Day'' (with [[Bruce Greenwood]]), ''What Dreams May Come'' (with [[Rosalind Chao]]), ''Bicentennial Man'' (with [[Stephen Root]]), ''Death to Smoochy'' (with [[Vincent Schiavelli]]), ''RV'' (with [[Rob LaBelle]] and [[Brian Markinson]]), and ''August Rush'' (with [[William Sadler]]).
  
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=== Kelvin Han Yee ===
  
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'''Kelvin Han Yee''' is an actor who was considered for the role of [[Data]] before it went to [[Brent Spiner]]. [http://www.lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html] Yee made his screen acting debut in the 1986 film ''A Great Wall'', which was the first American film shot in China. He has since appeared in such films as ''Patch Adams'' (1998, starring [[Robin Williams]] and featuring [[Harry Groener]], [[Bob Gunton]], [[Richard Kiley]], [[Randy Oglesby]], and [[Harve Presnell]]), ''True Life'' (1999, with [[Jack Kehler]], [[Michael McKean]], [[William Windom]], and [[Anthony Zerbe]]), ''Sweet November'' (2001, with [[Robert Joy]] and [[Frank Langella]]), ''The Island'' (co-written by [[Alex Kurtzman]] and [[Roberto Orci]] and featuring [[Ethan Phillips]], [[Kevin McCorkle]], [[Tim Halligan]], [[Glenn Morshower]], [[Noa Tishby]], [[Katy Boyer]], and Randy Oglesby), ''Lucky You'' (2007, starring [[Eric Bana]]), and ''Milk'' (2008, with [[Cully Fredricksen]], [[Victor Garber]], and [[Kelvin Yu]]).
  
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On television, Yee has made recurring appearances on the soap operas ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' (as Dr. Ying) and ''The Young and the Restless'' (as Dr. Jun). He also had a recurring role on the Starz series ''Crash'', working with [[Seymour Cassel]], [[Boris Lee Krutonog]], [[Tom Wright]], [[Keone Young]], and directors [[David Barrett]] and [[Terrence O'Hara]]. In addition, Yee has guest-starred on such shows as ''24'' (with [[Michael Bofshever]], [[Roger Cross]], and [[Lawrence Monoson]]), ''Chuck'' (with [[Tony Todd]]), ''The Mentalist'' (with [[Steven Culp]] and [[Jeffrey Nordling]]), ''Entourage'' (with [[Alan Dale]]), and ''Criminal Minds'' (with [[Jason Brooks]]).
  
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===Richard Dean Anderson===
  
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'''{{w|Richard Dean Anderson}}''' (born 1950) was reportedly considered for the role of Commander [[Benjamin Sisko]].
  
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Anderson is best known for playing Jack O'Neill in the television series ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'' from 1997 through 2007, ''[[Stargate (franchise)#Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]'' from 2004 to 2007 and [[Stargate (franchise)#Stargate Universe|Stargate Universe]]'' from 2009-2010. He is also known for playing the title character in the television series ''MacGyver'' from 1985 to 1992.
  
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===Jeff Conaway===
  
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'''{{w|Jeff Conaway}}''' (1950 – 2011) was reportedly approached for an unspecified guest role on either ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' or ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'', but declined. Conaway mentions the offer in the DVD audio commentary for the ''Babylon 5'' TV movie ''[[babylon5:Thirdspace|Thirdspace]]''. Conaway was a series regular as Security Chief [[babylon5:Zack Allan|Zack Allan]] on the ''Babylon 5'' series, along with [[Andreas Katsulas]], [[Bill Mumy]], [[Patricia Tallman]], [[Robert Rusler]], and [[Tracy Scoggins]]. He also reprised the role in the aforementioned ''Thirdspace'' (which co-starred [[Clyde Kusatsu]]), ''River of Souls'' (with [[Joel Brooks]]), and ''A Call to Arms'' (with [[Tony Todd]]). Conaway is best known for his role as Kenicke in the 1978 film adaptation of the musical ''Grease'' and as taxi-driver/struggling actor Bobby Wheeler on the sitcom ''Taxi'' (with [[Christopher Lloyd]]).
  
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===Michael Dorn===
  
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'''Michael Dorn''' (born 1952) was to appear as the [[mirror universe]] counterpart of his ''Next Generation'' character, [[Worf]] in {{e|Crossover}}. The schedule conflicted with the filming of TNG. [http://www.st-minutiae.com/academy/literature329/443.txt]
  
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Less than two years later, Dorn became a regular on the series and he finally played the {{mu|Worf|mirror universe Worf}} in {{e|Shattered Mirror}} and {{e|The Emperor's New Cloak}}.
  
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===Michelle Forbes===
  
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'''Michelle Forbes''' (born 1965) was originally planned to reprise her role as [[Ro Laren]] in the series, turning the character into a regular (possibly the first officer of [[Deep Space 9]]). Forbes turned down the offer, and the character became the basis for [[Major]] [[Kira Nerys]]. (''[[Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages]]'')
  
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As Forbes explained: "''It was, again, about wanting variety in my career. If I'd gone on to do DS9, I might not have had the variety I've been lucky to have in my career. That's not to say I wasn't grateful for the opportunity; I genuinely was. However, I had to make a choice that felt right for me, which was a difficult one, especially as a young actor being offered a steady job.''" (''TV Zone Magazine'', January 2005)
  
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===Whoopi Goldberg===
  
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'''Whoopi Goldberg''' (born 1955) was approached to do a cameo as [[Guinan]] in {{e|Rivals}} (where [[Martus Mazur]] would be revealed to be her wayward son), but had to turn it down as it conflicted with the filming of other projects (Goldberg also did not appear in any ''Next Generation'' episodes in the 1993-94 season). All references to Guinan were then removed from the episode's script. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'')
  
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===Robert Goulet===
  
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'''{{w|Robert Goulet}}''' (1933 – 2007) was an American singer and actor, who was approached to play [[Vic Fontaine]] after Frank Sinatra, Jr. turned down the role. He also passed the offer. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'')
  
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[[James Darren]] was the final choice to play both prime universe Vic Fontaine, and his mirror universe counterpart in [[The Emperor's New Cloak (episode)]].
  
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Goulet played a variety roles in film and television, including the TV-movie version of the musicals ''Brigadoon'' (1966), ''Carousel'' (1967), and ''Kiss Me Kate'' (1968), and appearances on such series as ''Mission: Impossible'', ''Fantasy Island'' (starring [[Ricardo Montalban]]), ''The Love Boat'', and ''Murder, She Wrote'' (starring [[William Windom]]). He also appeared in movies like ''Beetle Juice'' (1988, with [[Winona Ryder]]) and ''The Naked Gun 2 ½: The Smell of Fear'' (1991, with [[Peter Mark Richman]], [[Tim O'Connor]], and [[John Fleck]]). Goulet provided his singing voice for the animated film ''Toy Story 2'' (2000), which also featured the voices of [[Wallace Shawn]] and [[Kelsey Grammer]].
  
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===Martha Hackett===
  
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'''Martha Hackett''' (born 1961) auditioned for the role of [[Jadzia Dax]], but lost out to [[Terry Farrell]]. She was subsequently cast as the {{dis|Terrellian|Alpha Quadrant}} [[pilot]] [[Androna]] in the final ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' episode {{e|All Good Things...}}, only to have her scene cut from the episode. Nevertheless, she was cast on ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', months later as the [[Romulan]] [[T'Rul]] in {{e|The Search, Part I}} and {{e|The Search, Part II}}. Soon after, she was approached for yet another role, this time on ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'', in the role of the treacherous [[Seska]].
  
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===Charles Hallahan===
  
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'''{{w|Charles Hallahan}}''' (1943 – 1997) was a veteran character actor who was cast to play [[Liam Bilby]] in the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' episode {{e|Honor Among Thieves}}. He and actor [[Nick Tate]] were both up for the role, but director [[Allan Eastman]] (who had suggested Tate for the role) and producer [[Ira Steven Behr]] (who suggested Hallahan) chose Hallahan due to his resemblance to [[Miles O'Brien]] actor [[Colm Meaney]], which they believed would give the characters a father-son quality to them. Sadly, Hallahan died of a heart attack before production began, and Tate assumed the role in Hallahan's memory. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'')
  
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Hallahan is best known for his role in {{w|The Thing (film)|John Carpenter's ''The Thing''}}. His other film credits include ''Silkwood'' (1983), ''Pale Rider'' (1985), ''Fatal Beauty'' (1987, starring [[Whoopi Goldberg]] and [[Harris Yulin]]), ''True Believer'' (1989), [[Stuart Baird]]'s ''Executive Decision'' (1996), and ''Dante's Peak'' (1997). He also made guest appearances on shows like ''Hawaii Five-O'', ''M*A*S*H'', ''Hill Street Blues'', ''[[lawandorder:Law & Order|Law & Order]]'', ''Murder, She Wrote'', and ''NYPD Blue'' and had recurring roles on ''Hunter'', ''The Paper Chase'', and ''Grace Under Fire''.
  
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===Famke Janssen===
  
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'''Famke Janssen''' (born 1964) is believed to have been offered the role of [[Jadzia Dax]] but she turned it down, wanting to focus on a film career rather than television. She had previously played [[Kamala]] in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' episode {{e|The Perfect Mate}}. The role of Jadzia Dax eventually went to [[Terry Farrell]]. Interestingly the forehead ridges seen on Trill in {{e|The Host}} were discarded in favor of spots similar ones seen on Kamala. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'')
  
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She went on to play Jean Grey in the wildly successful ''X-Men'' film franchise (with [[Patrick Stewart]]).
  
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===James Earl Jones===
  
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'''{{w|James Earl Jones}}''' (born 1931) was among the final few actors considered for the role of [[Benjamin Sisko]], but eventually the role went to [[Avery Brooks]]. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'')
  
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During a career, which spans nearly fifty years, Jones appeared in numerous film and television projects. He is probably most famous for voicing the character of [[starwars:Anakin Skywalker|Darth Vader]] (played by David Prowse) in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy and subsequent films and video games – a role which in the {{w|Star Wars (radio)|radio dramatizations}} of the films was handled by [[Brock Peters]], who, in fact, played [[Joseph Sisko|Sisko's father]] during DS9's run. He also lent his voice to the acclaimed animated feature ''The Lion King'' (1994), which also featured the voices of [[Whoopi Goldberg]], [[Madge Sinclair]], [[Frank Welker]], and [[Brian Tochi]]. In live-action, Jones played the first African-American president in ''The Man'' (1972), which was directed by [[Joseph Sargent]] and also featured [[William Windom]], [[Barry Russo]], [[Garry Walberg]], [[Vince Howard]], and music by [[Jerry Goldsmith]]. His other feature film credits include ''Swashbuckler'' (1976, with [[Sid Haig]] and directed by [[James Goldstone]]), ''Exorcist II: The Heretic'' (1977, with [[Louise Fletcher]]), ''Coming to America'' (1988, with Madge Sinclair), ''Three Fugitives'' (1989, with [[Alan Ruck]], [[Bruce McGill]], and [[Brian Thompson]]), ''The Hunt for Red October'' (1990, with [[Gates McFadden]] and [[Daniel Davis]]), ''Patriot Games'' (1992, with music by [[James Horner]]) and ''Sommersby'' (1993, with William Windom). His television credits include guest roles in series such as ''L.A. Law'' (starring [[Corbin Bernsen]]), ''Stargate SG-1'' and ''Homicide: Life on the Streets'' (starring [[Michelle Forbes]]). He also appeared in miniseries such as ''Jesus of Nazareth'' (1977, with [[Christopher Plummer]]) and ''Roots: The Next Generations'' (with [[Percy Rodrigues]], [[Jason Wingreen]], [[Brock Peters]], [[Paul Winfield]], [[Logan Ramsey]], [[Bill Quinn]], [[Patricia Smith]], music by [[Gerald Fried]], and partially directed by [[John Erman]]).
  
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'''{{w|Eriq La Salle}}''' (born 1962) was also among the final group of actors considered for the role of [[Benjamin Sisko]] before the role ultimately went to [[Avery Brooks]]. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'')
  
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La Salle is best known for his role as Dr. Peter Benton on the highly acclaimed medical drama ''ER'', which he played from 1994 to 2002. Outside ''ER'' he appeared in guest roles in series such as ''Spenser: For Hire'' (starring Avery Brooks), ''Quantum Leap'' (starring [[Scott Bakula]] and [[Dean Stockwell]]), ''The System'', ''Without a Trace'' and ''24''. He also made appearances in feature films, including ''Coming to America'' (1988, with [[Madge Sinclair]]), ''Jacob's Ladder'' (1990), ''Color of the Night'' (1994, with Scott Bakula, [[Brad Dourif]], and [[Jeff Corey]]), and ''One Hour Photo'' (2002).
  
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===Malcolm McDowell===
  
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'''Malcolm McDowell''' (born 1943) wanted to play a role on ''Deep Space Nine''. He only wanted to appear in an episode directed by his nephew, [[Alexander Siddig]], and after his appearance as Doctor [[Tolian Soran]] in {{film|7}}, he would have to play an alien, which he did not want to do.
  
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===Tim Blake Nelson===
  
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'''{{w|Tim Blake Nelson}}''' (born 1964) is the American actor, writer and director who auditioned for the role of [[Quark]]. Nelson thought the role was a natural fit for him, asserting that he "basically [is] a [[Ferengi]]." The part went to [[Armin Shimerman]], which Nelson claimed left him "heartbroken." He began finding steady film work years later with directors such as Joel and Ethan Coen who, according to Nelson, were looking for "Human Ferengis." As Nelson stated, his "''Ferengi career came, it just came later.''" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2019BnooqWA]
  
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Nelson first achieved recognition for his role as Delmar in the Coen brothers' acclaimed 2000 comedy ''O Brother, Where Art Thou?'' He has since had supporting roles in such films Steven Spielberg's ''Minority Report'' (with [[Patrick Kilpatrick]], [[Neal McDonough]], and [[George D. Wallace]]), ''Holes'' (with [[Eric Pierpoint]], [[Jeff Ricketts]], and [[Rick Worthy]]), ''Syriana'' (with [[Alexander Siddig]], [[Christopher Plummer]], [[Robert Foxworth]], and [[David Clennon]]), ''The Astronaut Farmer'' (starring [[Virginia Madsen]]), and 2008's ''The Incredible Hulk''. He has also written and directed such films as 2001's ''The Grey Zone'' (based on his own play) and ''Leaves of Grass'' (for which he cast [[Josh Pais]]).
  
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===Iggy Pop===
  
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:''Main article: [[Iggy Pop]]''
 
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'''Iggy Pop''' (born 1947) was approached to play [[Grady]] in {{e|Past Tense, Part II}}, but he was unavailable due to a music tour in Spain. [[Ira Steven Behr]], a fan of his work, pushed Iggy Pop to be cast for a role in the series, which resulted in him getting to play [[Yelgrun]] in {{e|The Magnificent Ferengi}} three years later.
  
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===Andrew Robinson===
  
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'''Andrew J. Robinson''' (born 1942) originally auditioned for the role of [[Odo]], and was briefly considered for the role of [[Laas]] in {{e|Chimera}}, before they ultimately decided on [[J.G. Hertzler]] for the part. The creative staff thought Robinson's voice was unmistakable, and fans of [[Elim Garak|Garak]] were very protective of the character, and wouldn't allow Robinson to play another role. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'')
  
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===Martin Sheen===
  
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'''{{w|Martin Sheen}}''' (born 1940) is the multiple award-winning American actor, who was originally considered for the role of [[Section 31]] operative [[Luther Sloan]] in {{e|Inquisition}} and consequent episodes. Producers finally chose [[William Sadler]] for the part. As [[Ira Steven Behr]] explained, "''We needed someone who had real power as an actor, who could keep you from jumping to a final conclusion about his character.''" (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'')
  
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Since the early 1960s, Sheen has established himself as a successful actor in both film and television. One of his earliest credits is "Nightmare", a 1963 episode of ''The Outer Limits'', directed by [[John Erman]], written and produced by [[Joseph Stefano]] and featuring [[Willard Sage]], [[Whit Bissell]], [[David Frankham]], [[Bernard Kates]], [[John Anderson]], and [[Vic Perrin]] as the Control Voice. Also, [[Fred B. Phillips]] provided make-ups for the series, while [[Robert Justman]] served as first assistant director. His other television credits include episodes of ''Mission: Impossible'' ("Live Bait", with [[Dick Dial]] and [[John Crawford]]), ''Hawaii Five-O'' (including "Time and Memories", with [[Diana Muldaur]]), ''The F.B.I.'' (including "A Second Life", directed by [[Ralph Senensky]] and featuring [[George Sawaya]], "Condemned" with [[James B. Sikking]] and "The Dynasty" with [[Ian Wolfe]]), ''Medical Center'' (starring [[James Daly]], including "A Duel with Doom", with [[Marj Dusay]]), ''Columbo'', and ''Two and a Half Men''. In 1998 Sheen starred in the television film, ''[[babylon5:Babylon 5: The River of Souls|Babylon 5: The River of Souls]]'', based on the popular science fiction series running concurrent with ''Deep Space Nine''. This telefilm also featured [[Tracy Scoggins]]. Sheen's most famous television role is that of President Josiah Bartlet in the popular series ''The West Wing'', which ran from 1999 to 2006.
  
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In feature films, Sheen has appeared in numerous acclaimed projects, including Francis Ford Coppola's classic Vietnam drama ''Apocalypse Now'' (1979), ''The Final Countdown'' (1980), ''Gandhi'' (1982), ''The Dead Zone'' (1983, with [[Anthony Zerbe]]), ''Wall Street'' (1987, with [[Saul Rubinek]]), ''Gettysburg'' (1993, with [[W. Morgan Sheppard]]), ''Dilinger and Capone'' (1995, with [[F. Murray Abraham]], [[Stephen Davies]], [[Catherine Hicks]], [[Jeffrey Combs]], [[Clint Howard]], and [[Bert Remsen]]), ''Catch Me If You Can'' (2002, with [[Thomas Kopache]] and [[Malachi Throne]]), and ''The Departed'' (2006, with [[Mark Rolston]]).
  
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===Frank Sinatra, Jr.===
  
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'''{{w|Frank Sinatra, Jr.}}''' (born 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, conductor and occasional actor, the son of [[Frank Sinatra]]. He was originally approached to play [[Vic Fontaine]] during the [[DS9 Season 4|fourth season]], after he turned out to be a fan of the show. Despite finding the role interesting, Sinatra turned it down, saying he only wanted to play an alien character. Finally the role went to [[James Darren]]. (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'')
  
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Sinatra is best known as a vocalist and composer, who worked as his father's musical director and conductor from 1988. He also performed successfully with his own acts, touring thirty countries as early as 1968. Alongside his musical career, he occasionally appeared in film and television, including ''A Man Called Adam'' (1966, directed by [[Leo Penn]]), ''Zebra Force'' (1976, featuring [[Charles Dierkop]] and [[Anthony Caruso]]) and episodes of ''The Dean Martin Comedy Hour'', ''Mercus Welby M.D.'', and ''The Love Boat''. He also voiced himself in two episodes of [[Seth MacFarlane]]'s animated series, ''Family Guy''.
  
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===Tony Todd===
  
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'''Tony Todd''' (born 1954) was one of the original actors considered for the role of [[Benjamin Sisko]] but was beat out by [[Avery Brooks]]. Besides appearing as [[Worf]]'s brother [[Kurn]] in episodes of ''The Next Generation'' and ''Deep Space Nine'', Todd played Sisko's son, [[Jake Sisko|Jake]] in {{e|The Visitor}}. He also appeared later as a [[Hirogen]] in {{e|Prey}}. He also provided his voice for a number of ''Star Trek'' video games.
  
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===Robert Walker, Jr.===
  
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'''Robert Walker, Jr.''' (born 1940) was approached in {{w|1997}} by the producers for a role on the [[DS9 Season 6|sixth season]] of ''Deep Space Nine''. He turned down the offer, as he was "not interested in renewing his acting career." {{AOLchat|Ira Steven Behr|iramsn|1997}}
  
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===David Warner===
  
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'''David Warner''' (born 1941) was approached by the producers for the role of [[Akorem Laan]] in {{e|Accession}}. According to [[Ira Steven Behr]], Warner wanted to do the role, but his wife talked him out of it, as they were on a vacation. (''[[Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages]]'')
 
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Previously Warner played three roles in ''Star Trek'': [[St. John Talbot]] in {{film|5}}, [[Chancellor]] [[Gorkon]] in {{film|6}}, and [[Gul]] [[Madred]] in {{TNG|Chain of Command, Part I}} and "[[Chain of Command, Part II (episode)|Part II]]".
  
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==''Voyager''==
  
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===Kathryn Janeway===
  
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According to a {{m|January|1995}} article by {{w|Daniel Howard Cerone}} of the ''{{w|LA Times}}'', many actresses were considered for the role of [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] on ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''. Three of those actresses were [[Karen Austin]], Chelsea Field and Helen Shaver. According to ''Voyager'' co-creator and executive producer [[Jeri Taylor]], [[Kate Mulgrew]] was finally chosen for the role because she "simply had an ineffable quality that put her ahead of the pack".
 
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In addition, the ''[[TV Guide]]'' issue dated October 8-14, 1994, revealed that other actresses approached or considered for the role of Captain Janeway included [[Geneviève Bujold]], [[Joanna Cassidy]], Lindsay Crouse, Patty Duke, Linda Hamilton, Kate Jackson, Patsy Kensit, [[Tracy Scoggins]], and Lindsay Wagner.
  
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====Karen Austin====
  
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:''Main article: [[Karen Austin]]''
  
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'''Karen Austin''' (born 1955) ultimately went on to play [[Miral]], the mother of [[B'Elanna Torres]], in the ''Voyager'' episode {{e|Barge of the Dead}} as well as [[Kalandra]] in {{DS9|Nor the Battle to the Strong}}.
  
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====Geneviève Bujold====
  
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'''Geneviève Bujold''' (born 1942) was the first choice of the producers of ''Voyager'' to play Captain Janeway but left shortly after filming began.
 
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====Joanna Cassidy====
  
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'''Joanna Cassidy''' (born 1945) went on to play [[T'Pol]]'s mother, [[T'Les]], in two [[ENT Season 4|fourth season]] episodes of ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'': {{e|Home}} and {{e|Awakening}}.
  
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====Lindsay Crouse====
  
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'''{{w|Lindsay Crouse}}''' (born 1948) was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actress in a Supporting role for the 1984 drama ''Places in the Heart''. Her other film credits have included ''All the President's Men'' (1976), ''Slap Shot'' (1977), ''The Verdict'' (1982), ''House of Games'' (1987), ''Desperate Hours'' (1990), ''Bye Bye Love'' (1995), ''The Juror'' (1996), ''The Insider'' (1999), and ''Mr. Brooks'' (2007). She is also known for her recurring role as Professor Maggie Walsh on the cult TV series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''.
 
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====Patty Duke====
  
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'''{{w|Patty Duke}}''' (born 1946) is best known for her Academy Award-winning role as Helen Keller in 1962's ''The Miracle Worker'', reprising her role from the original Broadway production. From 1963 through 1966 she was given her own sitcom series, ''The Patty Duke Show'', co-starring [[William Schallert]]. She earned an Emmy Award nomination for her performance in this series. She has since won three Emmy Awards and has received an additional four Emmy nominations. She has also starred in such films as ''Valley of the Dolls'' (1967), ''Me, Natalie'' (1969), ''The Swarm'' (1978), ''Prelude to a Kiss'' (1992), and ''Bigger Than the Sky'' (2005), in addition to a respectable career in television and on the stage.
 
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====Chelsea Field====
  
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'''{{w|Chelsea Field}}''' (born 1957) has had supporting roles in such films as ''Masters of the Universe'' (with [[Robert Duncan McNeill]] and [[Frank Langella]], ''Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man'', and ''The Last Boy Scout'' with [[Bruce McGill]]. Although she was not given the role of Captain Janeway on ''Voyager'', she did marry [[Scott Bakula]], the man who took over the captain's chair on the next ''Star Trek'' series, ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise|Enterprise]]''. The two met while working on the 1994 film ''A Passion to Kill''; they married in 1996 and have two sons.
  
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====Susan Gibney====
  
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'''Susan Gibney''' (born 1961) was an early favorite of Rick Berman for the role of [[Kathryn Janeway]], and is best known for playing Dr. [[Leah Brahms]] in {{TNG|Booby Trap}} and {{e|Galaxy's Child}} and [[Erika Benteen]] in {{DS9|Homefront}} and {{e|Paradise Lost}}. She filmed test scenes in full uniform on the mostly completed bridge set with some of the main cast members who had already been hired. Even with makeup to give her an older appearance Paramount felt she was too young for the part. Berman tried a second time when he brought her back for another screen test after [[Geneviève Bujold]] didn't work out. But, she was rejected again by Paramount on the same grounds. She also tested for [[Seven of Nine]] and the [[Borg Queen]]. Before and after her appearances in TNG and DS9 she has had (and continues to have) a respectable career in TV and film.
  
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====Gary Graham====
  
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'''Gary Graham''' (born 7 June 1950) was considered for the role of Captain Janeway before the decision was made that the character was to be a woman.
  
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Graham, who is best known for his role as Detective Matthew Sikes in ''{{w|Alien Nation (1989 TV series)|Alien Nation}}'', was previously considered for the role of [[Benjamin Sisko]] in ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''. He later played {{dis|Tanis|Ocampa}} in {{VOY|Cold Fire}} and the recurring character [[Ambassador]] [[Soval]] in all four seasons of ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''.
  
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====Erin Gray====
  
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'''Erin Gray''' (born 7 January 1950) has stated at science fiction convention appearances and in interviews that she read for the part of Janeway. Gray is best known for her roles as Colonel Wilma Deering in the 1970s series ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' and Kate Summers in the 1980s sitcom ''Silver Spoons''. In 2009, she and her onetime co-star Gil Gerard participated in a test film for a [[James Cawley]]-produced reimagining of ''Buck Rogers''.
  
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====Linda Hamilton====
  
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'''{{w|Linda Hamilton}}''' (born 1956) is best known for her Emmy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated role as Catherine Chandler opposite [[Ron Perlman]] on the TV series ''Beauty and the Beast'' and for her role as Sarah Connor in the first two ''Terminator'' films. She also starred in such films as ''Children of the Corn'' (1984), ''Black Moon Rising'' (1986), ''King Kong Lives'' (1986), ''Mr. Destiny'' (1990), ''Silent Fall'' (1994), ''Separate Lives'' (1995), ''Dante's Peak'' (1997), ''Wholey Moses'' (2003), and ''The Kid & I'' (2005).
  
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====Kate Jackson====
  
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'''{{w|Kate Jackson}}''' (born 1948) is the American actress, director and producer best known for her Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated role as Sabrina Duncan in the action TV series ''Charlie's Angels''. She later starred as Mrs. Amanda King on the [[CBS Television Studios|CBS]] series ''The Scarecrow & Mrs. King'', earning another Golden Globe nomination. Her film credits include the 1989 comedy ''Loverboy'' with [[Kirstie Alley]], [[Robert Picardo]], and [[Vic Tayback]].
  
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====Patsy Kensit====
  
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'''{{w|Patsy Kensit}}''' (born 1968) is an English actress and singer. She has starred in such films as ''Absolute Beginners'' (1986), ''Lethal Weapon 2'' (1989), ''Twenty-One'' (1991), ''Blame It On the Bellboy'' (1992), ''Angels and Insects'' (1995), and ''The One and Only'' (2002). She was also the lead singer of the 1980s British pop band Eighth Wonder. She more recently starred in the long-running British TV series ''Emmerdale'' and is currently a regular on the popular medical drama ''Holby City''.
  
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====Tracy Scoggins====
  
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:''Main article: [[Tracy Scoggins]].''
  
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'''Tracy Scoggins''' (born 1953) previously played [[Gilora Rejal]] in the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' episode {{e|Destiny}}. She went on to play another captain, Elizabeth Lochley, on the final season of the sci-fi series ''[[Babylon 5]]'' as well as in two TV movies and the spin-off series ''Crusade''. She is also well known for her role as Cat Grant during the first season of ''{{w|Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman}}''.
  
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====Helen Shaver====
  
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'''{{w|Helen Shaver}}''' (born 1951) is an award-winning actress and director. As the former, she starred in the 1985 romantic drama ''Desert Hearts'', co-starring TNG actress [[Denise Crosby]], and had supporting roles in films such as ''The Amityville Horror'' (1979), ''The Color of Money'' (1986), and ''The Craft'' (1996). She also starred in the series ''Poltergeist: The Legacy''. In addition, she has directed several episodes of the 1990s version of ''The Outer Limits'' and the 2001-05 series ''Judging Amy'', which she also produced. Other shows she directed include ''The O.C.'', ''The 4400'', ''Close to Home'', ''Medium'', and ''The Unit''.
  
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====Lindsay Wagner====
  
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'''{{w|Lindsay Wagner}}''' (born 1949) is the American actress best known for her Emmy Award-winning role as Jaime Sommers in the 1970s TV series ''The Bionic Woman''. She also received two Golden Globe nominations for the role, which she originated on ''The Six Million Dollar Man''. Her other credits include the films ''The Paper Chase'' (1973), ''Two People'' (1974, directed by [[Robert Wise]]), ''Nighthawks'' (1981), and ''Ricochet'' (1991) and appearances on such TV shows as ''Marcus Welby, M.D.'', ''The Fall Guy'', and ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents''. She was once married to stuntman [[Henry Kingi, Sr.]] and was thus the stepmother of [[Henry Kingi, Jr.]]
  
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[[File:Unknown actor auditioned for Janeway.jpg|thumb|An auditioning actor]]
  
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This '''unknown actor''' auditioned for the role of Captain Janeway in 1994, when the producers were irresolute about the gender of the next starship captain. The actor was briefly seen in the [[VOY Season 1 DVD|''Voyager'' Season 1 DVD]] special "The First Captain: Bujold". {{clear}}
  
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===Kes===
  
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====Jennifer Gatti====
  
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'''Jennifer Gatti''' (born 1968) was a runner up for the role of [[Kes]], before it was won by [[Jennifer Lien]]. (''[[Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages]]'', p. 156) Gatti previously appeared as [[Ba'el]] in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' episodes {{e|Birthright, Part I}} and {{e|Birthright, Part II}}, and later played [[Libby]], [[Harry Kim]]'s girlfriend in the ''Voyager'' episode {{e|Non Sequitur}}.
  
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===Seven of Nine===
  
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'''{{w|Claudia Christian}}''' (born 1965) auditioned for the role of [[Seven of Nine]]. (''[[Beyond the Final Frontier]]'', p. 308)
  
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Christian's best known role is Commander Susan Ivanova in the science fiction series ''Babylon 5'', which she played alongside [[Andreas Katsulas]], [[Bill Mumy]], and [[Patricia Tallman]]. She also appeared in guest roles on numerous TV series, including ''Quantum Leap'' (starring [[Scott Bakula]] and [[Dean Stockwell]]), ''Murder, She Wrote'' (co-starring [[William Windom]]), ''L.A. Law'' (starring [[Corbin Bernsen]]), ''Family Law'', ''Relic Hunter'', and ''NYPD Blue''.
  
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====Hudson Leick====
  
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'''{{w|Hudson Leick}}''' (born 1969) auditioned for the role of [[Seven of Nine]]. (''[[Beyond the Final Frontier]]'', p. 308)
  
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Leick is best known for her performance as Callisto in the television series ''Xena, Warrior Princess'' (1996-2000) and ''The Legendary Journeys of Hercules'' (1997-1999). She has also performed in television series such as ''[[lawandorder:Law & Order|Law & Order]]'', ''University Hospital'', ''Melrose Place'', ''Tru Calling'', and ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' and has played in films such as ''Knight Rider 2010'' (1994), ''Hijacked: Flight 285'' (1996, with [[David Graf]]), ''Denial'' (1998, with [[Jason Alexander]]), ''Chill Factor'' (1999, where she was doubled by [[Patricia Tallman]]), and ''A.I. Assault'' (2006, starring several ''Star Trek'' performers such as [[George Takei]], [[Michael Dorn]], [[Robert Picardo]], [[Bill Mumy]], and [[Joe Lando]]).
  
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====Dominic Keating====
  
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'''Dominic Keating''' (born 1962) auditioned for a guest role on ''Star Trek: Voyager'' but was never called back. Eighteen months later he auditioned for the regular part of [[Malcolm Reed]] on ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' and was cast. ([[ENT Season 1 DVD]])
  
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== ''Enterprise'' ==
  
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=== Vaughn Armstrong ===
  
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:''Main article: [[Vaughn Armstrong]].''
  
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'''Vaughn Armstrong''' (born 1950) originally auditioned for the role of [[Vulcan]] [[Ambassador]] [[Soval]] on ''Star Trek: Enterprise'' but was instead considered as the best choice to play [[Admiral]] [[Maxwell Forrest]] in [[Rick Berman]]'s opinion.
 
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Armstrong later filled in for an [[unknown actor]] to play the [[IKS Somraw personnel#Captain|Klingon captain]] in the episode {{e|Sleeping Dogs}}. The original actor was either unavailable to do the re-shots or to fullfill his contract. ([[ENT Season 1 DVD]])
  
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=== Brett Baker ===
  
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'''[http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0048290 Brett Baker]''' [https://www.nowcasting.com/actor/popup/viewactor.php?actorID=brettbaker&defaultImage=1] is an actor who was cast for the role as Crewman #1 in the ''Enterprise'' episode {{e|Fight or Flight}}. Together with fellow actor [[Max Williams]] he had costume fittings and was in his uniform on set when the director decided that the scene involving Baker and Williams should be filmed the next day. On the next day of shooting the scene was completely removed and Baker did not appear in this episode.
  
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Baker performed stunts in the 1991 thriller ''Edge of Honor'', worked as a photo double for {{w|Leonardo DiCaprio}} in {{w|James Cameron}}'s Academy Award-winning ''Titanic'' (1997, with [[David Warner]] and [[Michael Ensign]]), and as stand-in for actor {{w|Billy Crudup}} on the drama ''Without Limits'' (1998).
  
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He had supporting roles in the comedy ''The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson'' (1997, with [[Keely Sims]], [[Guy Siner]], [[Richard Beymer]], and [[Rachael Harris]]), ''The Day Maggie Blew Her Head Off'' (1998), ''Return to Sender'' (1999), the thriller ''Avalanche'' (1999, with [[Hilary Shepard]]), the short comedy ''The Catch'' (2001), the comedy ''Memphis Bound... and Gagged'' (2002), and a guest role in the television soap ''Sunset Beach'' (1999).
  
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=== Kelly Connell ===
  
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'''Kelly Connel''' (born 1956) was the first actor who was cast to portray the Vulcan [[Kov]] in the ''Star Trek: Enterprise'' episode {{e|Fusion}} but was unable to fullfill this part. After he filmed his scenes on {{d|7|December|2001}} the part was recast with actor [[John Harrington Bland]]. (''"Fusion" call sheet'')
  
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=== Henry Geller ===
  
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'''Henry Geller''' was one of two contest winners during the production of ''Star Trek: Enterprise''. Geller's name is listed on the call sheet for Monday {{d|25|March|2002}} for the [[ENT Season 1|first season]] episode {{e|Two Days and Two Nights}}. According to the call sheet, Geller was up to portray a [[Unnamed Risians#Bistro patrons|Risian bistro patron]] as part of the "Risan Bistro Night Group".
  
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=== Jordan Mann ===
  
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'''Jordan Mann''' was one of two contest winners during the production of ''Star Trek: Enterprise''. Mann's name is listed on the call sheet for Monday {{d|25|March|2002}} for the [[ENT Season 1|first season]] episode {{e|Two Days and Two Nights}}. According to the call sheet, Mann was up to portray an [[Unnamed humanoids (22nd century)#Bistro patrons|alien bistro patron]] as part of the "Risan Bistro Night Group". His part is listed as "2MB Man" on the call sheet.
  
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=== Stephen Novik ===
  
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'''Stephen Novik''' was a contest winner during the production of ''Star Trek: Enterprise''. His name is listed on the call sheet for Wednesday {{d|27|March|2002}} for the [[ENT Season 1|first season]] episode {{e|Two Days and Two Nights}}. According to the call sheet, Novik was up to portray an [[Unnamed humanoids (22nd century)#Nightclub patrons|alien nightclub patron]] and is listed as "Male Alien 1M" - Contest Winner on the call sheet.
  
   
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== Robin Williams ==
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[[File:Mork's uniform.png|thumb|Robin Williams as Mork]]
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'''{{w|Robin Williams}}''' was a popular American actor and stand-up comedian for whom the character of [[Berlinghoff Rasmussen]] in the TNG episode {{e|A Matter Of Time}} was originally written. According to Rick Berman, "''I developed the show with Robin Williams in mind. He had said he wanted to do a show and when it got finished his wife was 8 ½ months pregnant and they were about to go and he had just finished ''Hook'' and was starting something else and couldn't do it.''" (''[[Great Birds of the Galaxy: Gene Roddenberry and the Creators of Trek]]'', pg. 143) Other sources state that Williams had to decline the role to play Peter Banning/Peter Pan in Steven Spielberg's film, ''Hook'' (1991). (''[[Star Trek 30 Years]]''; [[TNG Season 5 DVD]] special features)
   
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Williams first rose to fame for his Emmy-nominated role as the alien Mork on the television sitcom ''Mork & Mindy'', which ran from 1978 to 1982. While working on this series in 1979, Williams rode his bicycle over to the sound stage of {{film|1}} while the film was in production. He explained to the ''Star Trek'' cast that he was a big fan of the show and was invited in onto the bridge of the ''Enterprise''. According to [[Walter Koenig]], "''his wide-eyed admiration not withstanding, his squeaky-voiced reaction to all the buttons and panels is, "Hmmmm, microwave!"''" (''[[Chekov's Enterprise]]'')
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'''Peter Weller''' was considered by [[Manny Coto]] as [[Phillip Green]] in an early incarnation of what would become the Augment arc. When [[Arik Soong]] ([[Brent Spiner]]) was written into the episode instead, Weller went on to play [[John Frederick Paxton]] in {{e|Demons}} and {{e|Terra Prime}} instead. He was later cast as [[Admiral]] [[Alexander Marcus (alternate reality)|Alexander Marcus]] in {{film|12}}.
  
   
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As a stand-up comedian, Williams was known for his improvisational style, impersonations, and manic, rapid-fire delivery. He also had a successful career as a film actor, winning acclaim and accolades for both dramatic and comedic roles. His first film was 1980's ''Popeye'', in which he worked with [[Paul Dooley]], [[Richard Libertini]], and [[Ray Walston]]. With the end of ''Mork & Mindy'', Williams quickly established himself as a serious dramatic actor with his performances in ''The World According to Garp'' (1982, also featuring [[George Ede]]) and ''Moscow on the Hudson'' (1984, on which [[Pato Guzman]] was production designer). He went on to earn Academy Award nominations for his leading roles in ''Good Morning, Vietnam'' (1987, with [[Noble Willingham]]), ''Dead Poets Society'' (1989, co-starring [[Norman Lloyd]]), and ''The Fisher King'' (1991, featuring [[John de Lancie]]) before winning his first and only Academy Award for his supporting role in ''Good Will Hunting'' (1997).
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=== Joseph Will ===
  
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Other films for which Williams was known and praised include ''Awakenings'' (1990, with [[Steve Vinovich]]), the aforementioned ''Hook'', ''Mrs. Doubtfire'' (1993, with [[Anne Haney]]), ''The Birdcage'' (1996, with [[Tim Kelleher]]), ''Patch Adams'' (1998, co-starring [[Bob Gunton]] and [[Harve Presnell]]), ''Insomnia'' (2002, with [[Paul Dooley]]), ''One Hour Photo'' (2002), and ''World's Greatest Dad'' (2009). His many other film credits include ''The Best of Times'' (1986, with [[Tony Plana]]), ''Club Paradise'' (1988, with [[Joanna Cassidy]] and [[Andrea Martin]]), ''Cadillac Man'' (1990, with [[Lori Petty]]), ''Fathers' Day'' (1997, with [[Bruce Greenwood]]), ''What Dreams May Come'' (1998, with [[Rosalind Chao]]), ''Bicentennial Man'' (1999, with [[Stephen Root]]), ''Death to Smoochy'' (2002, with [[Vincent Schiavelli]]), ''RV'' (2006, with [[Rob LaBelle]] and [[Brian Markinson]]), ''August Rush'' (2007, with [[William Sadler]]), and ''Lee Daniels' The Butler'' (2013, with [[Clarence Williams III]]).
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'''Joseph Will''' (born 1970) auditioned for the part of chief engineer [[Charles Tucker III]] on ''Star Trek: Enterprise'' and was beside [[Connor Trinneer]] among the two finalists. The part went to Trinneer and Will received the role of [[Michael Rostov]] in three episodes. [http://www.star-trek-voyager.net/a1episodes/bts_ep142interview.htm]
  
   
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Williams is also remembered for his voice-over roles in a number of animated family films, most notably The Genie in Disney's ''Aladdin'' (1992) and ''Aladdin and the King of Thieves'' (1996), Batty Koda in ''FernGully: The Last Rainforest'' (1992, also featuring the voice of [[Christian Slater]]), and Ramon and Lovelace in ''Happy Feet'' (2006) and ''Happy Feet Two'' (2011). He starred in many family-oriented live-action productions, as well, many of which featured ''[[Star Trek]]'' alumni. He worked with [[Kirsten Dunst]] in ''Jumanji'' (1995), [[Clancy Brown]], [[Christopher McDonald]], and [[Wil Wheaton]] in ''Flubber'' (1997), and appeared in ''The Earth Day Special'' (1990), which included appearances by [[Christopher Lloyd]] and [[Kelsey Grammer]]. More recently, he played Theodore Roosevelt in ''Night at the Museum'' (2006) and its sequels, ''Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian'' (2009) and ''Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb'' (2014).
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Will had also been previously considered for several unspecified guest roles on ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' before finally getting his first ''Trek'' role in {{VOY|Muse}}. [http://www.star-trek-voyager.net/a1episodes/bts_ep142interview.htm]
 
   
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In 2013, Williams began starring in the [[CBS Studios|CBS]] comedy series ''The Crazy Ones'', his first series regular work since ''Mork & Mindy'' ended in 1982. Although ''The Crazy Ones'' had the highest-viewed premiere of the 2013-2014 season, {{el|tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/27/the-crazy-ones-premieres-as-the-seasons-1-new-show/205285}} ratings plummeted over the course of the season and the show was canceled on 10 May 2014. {{el|latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-cbs-cancels-robin-williams-comedy-the-crazy-ones-20140510-story.html}} Three months later, on 11 August 2014, Williams – who had been battling alcohol addiction, acute depression, and dementia with Lewy bodies (misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease) – was found dead at his Northern California home, having committed suicide by hanging. He was 63. {{el|latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-robin-williams-dies-20140811-story.html#page{{=}}1}} {{el|abcnews.go.com/Health/robin-williams-driven-suicide-lewy-body-dementia/story?id{{=}}26860752}}
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'''[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2301278 Max Williams]''' [https://www.nowcasting.com/actor/popup/viewactor.php?actorID=maxwilliams&defaultImage=1] is an actor who was cast for the role as Crewman #2 in the ''Enterprise'' episode {{e|Fight or Flight}}. Together with fellow actor [[Brett Baker]] he had costume fittings and was in his uniform on set when the director decided that the scene involving Baker and Williams should be filmed the next day. On the next day of shooting the scene was completely removed and Williams did not appear in this episode.
  
   
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== Kelvin Han Yee ==
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Williams attended the Deerfield Academy and the University of Wisconsin, where he earned his BA in Journalism. Beside leading and supporting roles in dozens of stage plays, Williams had guest roles in the television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', ''Arli$$'' (2000), ''The District'' (2003, with [[Roger Aaron Brown]] and [[Jim Fitzpatrick]]), and ''Serious Business''.
  
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'''{{w|Kelvin Han Yee}}''' is an actor who was considered for the role of [[Data]] before it went to [[Brent Spiner]]. {{el|lettersofnote.com/2010/08/star-trekcasting.html}} Yee made his screen acting debut in the 1986 film ''A Great Wall'', which was the first American film shot in China. He has since appeared in such films as ''Patch Adams'' (1998, starring [[Robin Williams]] and featuring [[Harry Groener]], [[Bob Gunton]], [[Richard Kiley]], [[Randy Oglesby]], and [[Harve Presnell]]), ''True Life'' (1999, with [[Jack Kehler]], [[Michael McKean]], [[William Windom]], and [[Anthony Zerbe]]), ''Sweet November'' (2001, with [[Robert Joy]] and [[Frank Langella]]), ''The Island'' (co-written by [[Alex Kurtzman]] and [[Roberto Orci]] and featuring [[Ethan Phillips]], [[Kevin McCorkle]], [[Tim Halligan]], [[Glenn Morshower]], [[Noa Tishby]], [[Katy Boyer]], and Randy Oglesby), ''Lucky You'' (2007, starring [[Eric Bana]]), and ''Milk'' (2008, with [[Cully Fredricksen]], [[Victor Garber]], and [[Kelvin Yu]]).
   
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On television, Yee has made recurring appearances on the soap operas ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' (as Dr. Ying) and ''The Young and the Restless'' (as Dr. Jun). He also had a recurring role on the Starz series ''Crash'', working with [[Seymour Cassel]], [[Boris Krutonog]], [[Tom Wright]], [[Keone Young]], and directors [[David Barrett]] and [[Terrence O'Hara]]. In addition, Yee has guest-starred on such shows as ''[[w:c:24|24]]'' (with [[Michael Bofshever]], [[Roger Cross]], and [[Lawrence Monoson]]), ''Chuck'' (with [[Tony Todd]]), ''The Mentalist'' (with [[Steven Culp]] and [[Jeffrey Nordling]]), ''Entourage'' (with [[Alan Dale]]), and ''Criminal Minds'' (with [[Jason Brooks]]).
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Among his feature and independent film resume are ''Citation of Merit'' (1999), the horror film ''Night of the Living Dead 3D'' (2006), the television documentary ''Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl'' (2006), the mystery thriller ''The Shadows'' (2007), the drama ''The Great Buck Howard'' (2008, with [[Patrick Fischler]], [[Wallace Langham]], [[Adam Scott]], [[George Takei]], and [[Amy Jo Traicoff]]), the short science fiction film ''The Lucky 7'' (2008, with [[Kerrie Keane]]), and more recently the drama ''Talking to Strangers'' (2008).
  
   
 
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(written from a Production point of view)

This is a list of performers who were considered for Star Trek: The Next Generation roles, but ultimately did not appear in the role in the final episode or film. Performers listed here have been verified as having been considered by Star Trek personnel for a particular role on Trek in which they ultimately did not appear.

Performers considered for Star Trek roles
The Original Series • Films • The Next Generation • Deep Space Nine • Voyager • Enterprise • Discovery • Picard • Strange New Worlds
See also:
Production staff members considered to work on Star Trek

Vaughn Armstrong

Main article: Vaughn Armstrong

Vaughn Armstrong was one of several actors who auditioned for the role of William T. Riker, according to an interview with Armstrong in Star Trek: The Magazine in 2002.(citation needed • edit) Late in the first season, Armstrong would finally win a role as the renegade Klingon Korris, the first of numerous alien roles, finally culminating in the recurring role of Admiral Maxwell Forrest in Star Trek: Enterprise. Armstrong also mentions in the interview he read for a number of other guest roles before getting his first appearance.

Michael Aron

Main article: Michael Aron

Michael Aron revealed at a convention appearance that he had been up for the role of Kamin's son Batai in "The Inner Light", which ultimately went to Patrick Stewart's real-life son Daniel Stewart. [1] He would not wait long before getting another chance at a Star Trek role, however, being cast as Jack London in the very next episode "Time's Arrow", and "Time's Arrow, Part II".

Jenny Agutter

Jennifer Ann Agutter is a British stage and movie actress who was the second choice for the role of Doctor Beverly Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation, but was beaten out by Gates McFadden. [2]

Agutter made her acting debut at the age of twelve in the drama East of Sudan. She continued and has played in films such as the Golden Globe winning A Man Could get Killed (1966), The Railway Children (1970), Walkabout (1971), Logan's Run (1976, with stunts by Bill Couch, Sr., music by Jerry Goldsmith, and adapted from the novel by George Clayton Johnson), Equus (1977), An American Werewolf in London (1981), Amazon Women on the Moon (1987, with Robert Picardo and Ed Begley, Jr.), Darkman (1990, with Larry Drake), Child's Play 2 (1990, starring Brad Dourif), the television remake The Railway Children (2000), and the thriller Act of God (2007). More recently, she portrayed a member of the shadowy World Security Council in The Avengers (2012, with Chris Hemsworth, Kenneth Tigar, and Jamie McShane), and reprised the role in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014, with Alan Dale).

In 1972 she won an Emmy Award for her outstanding performance by an actress in a supporting role in drama for The Snow Goose. Agutter has also guest-starred in a number of television series, including The Six Million Dollar Man (1977), Magnum, P.I. (1985), Murder, She Wrote (1986), The Twilight Zone (1986 and 1987, with Richard Kiley and Norman Lloyd), TECX (1990), Red Dwarf (1993), and Spooks (2002-2003).

Leah Ayres

Leah Ayres is a retired actress who was among the contenders to play Tasha Yar. [3] The role ultimately went to Denise Crosby.

Ayres made her screen acting debut in the Academy Award-winning 1979 film All That Jazz, in which she and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock actress Cathie Shirriff played nurses. (The film also featured Ben Vereen and Wallace Shawn.) Ayres is perhaps best known for her supporting role opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1988 action film Bloodsport. Her other film credits include 1981's The Burning (with Jason Alexander), Eddie Macon's Run (1987, photographed by James A. Contner), and Robert Altman's The Player (1992, with Whoopi Goldberg, Dean Stockwell, Brian Brophy, Rene Auberjonois, Paul Dooley, Louise Fletcher, Terri Garr, Joel Grey, Sally Kellerman, Malcolm McDowell, Bert Remsen, Brian Tochi, and Ray Walston).

On television, Ayres portrayed Valerie Byson on the daytime serial The Edge of Night from 1981 through 1983. In 1983, she joined the cast of the 9 to 5 series, but it was canceled shortly thereafter. In the mid-1980s, she had a recurring role on the medical drama St. Elsewhere, on which she worked with Ed Begley, Jr., Norman Lloyd, Deborah May, Brian McNamara, Jennifer Savidge, and William Schallert. She then played Marcia Brady in the short-lived Brady Bunch spin-off, The Bradys. In addition, she has guest-starred on such shows as Fantasy Island (with Ricardo Montalban and Leigh McCloskey), The A-Team (starring Dwight Schultz), 21 Jump Street (with Geoffrey Blake), Freddy's Nightmares (with Dey Young), and Sliders (with Kelly Connell, Rae Norman, and Reiner Schöne).

Bunty Bailey

Bunty Bailey is an English model, dancer, and actress who was among the contenders to play Tasha Yar. [4] The role ultimately went to Denise Crosby. Bailey began her career as part of the dance troupe Hot Gossip in the early 1980s. She is best known for appearing in two music videos from Norwegian pop band a-ha, "Take on Me" and "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." Her film acting credits include Dolls (1987), Rock and the Money-Hungry Party Girls (1988, with Judi Durand), Glitch! (1988, with Julia Nickson), and Spellcaster (1992).

Adrienne Barbeau

Main article: Adrienne Barbeau

Adrienne Barbeau is an actress who was considered for the role of Ardra in early stages of production for the Star Trek: The Next Generation fourth season episode "Devil's Due". Finally, Marta Dubois was cast. (The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine issue 19, p. 10)

Barbeau later portrayed Senator Cretak in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges".

Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau is a Belgian actor who was considered for the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. He read for Gene Roddenberry for the role of Picard on 13 April 1987. Bauchau and Patrick Stewart were believed to be the favorites for the part; it was ultimately given to Stewart. [5]

Bauchau started his career in the French New Wave, playing the lead role in two films by Éric Rohmer, The Career of Suzanne (1963) and The Collector (1967). Later, he had roles in numerous films, including Wim Wenders' The State of Things (1982), A View to a Kill (1985, with Walter Gotell and Daniel Benzali), Clear and Present Danger (1994, with Vaughn Armstrong, Reg E. Cathey, Raymond Cruz, Elizabeth Dennehy, Ellen Geer, Aaron Lustig, John Putch, Cameron Thor, Harley Venton, and Harris Yulin), The Cell (2000, with Musetta Vander), Panic Room (2002), Secretary (2002, with Stephen McHattie), Ray (2004), and 2012 (2009, with John Billingsley and Stephen McHattie).

In 2003, he appeared in the semi-documentary The Five Obstructions by Danish directors Lars von Trier and Jørgen Leth. He is also known for playing Sydney on the NBC series The Pretender and for his role as Professor Lodz on the HBO series Carnivàle. The latter also featured such performers as Adrienne Barbeau, Clancy Brown, John Fleck, Robert Knepper, John Carroll Lynch, Scott MacDonald, Diane Salinger, and John Savage.

Fran Bennett

Main article: Fran Bennett

Fran Bennett is the actress who portrayed Shanthi in the Star Trek: The Next Generation fifth season episode "Redemption II" in 1991. Bennett was scheduled to reprise this role for the fifth season episode "Unification I" and was up to film her scene with Patrick Stewart on Monday 16 September 1991 on Paramount Stage 8. Because of unknown reasons, Bennett was replaced by Karen Hensel as Brackett and the scene was filmed several days later. Joycelyn Robinson worked later as Bennett's stand-in. (Source: Call sheet)

William O. Campbell

Main article: William O. Campbell

William O. Campbell auditioned for the role of William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Jonathan Frakes got the part and Campbell was the second choice. Both were among the five finalists for the role. According to the studio executives, Campbell was considered to be "too soft" for role of Riker. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion (2nd ed., p. 70))

Campbell later played Thadiun Okona in the TNG episode "The Outrageous Okona".

John Carrigan

John Carrigan

John Carrigan in 2013

John Carrigan is an actor, martial artist, and stuntman who was slated to appear as an operations division officer in an early episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. He was on set and was fitted by William Ware Theiss as Gene Roddenberry thought he was "Starfleet material". Unfortunately, Carrigan was taken off the set as he was just a fan and had no union card. [6]

More recently, he portrayed two different Klingons in the Star Trek fan film Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, directed by Tim Russ, and appeared in seven episodes of the fan-made series Star Trek: New Voyages (2004-2013), portraying Klingon Captain Kargh and other parts. On New Voyages, Carrigan performed alongside Trek actors James Cawley, Jeffery Quinn, Barbara Luna, William Windom, Malachi Throne (who played his father), Sam Witwer, Leslie Hoffman, Walter Koenig, Mary-Linda Rapelye, Larry Nemecek, George Takei, Grace Lee Whitney, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, Denise Crosby, and Bill Blair. His wife Anne Carrigan appeared as a background character and worked as key costumer and production assistant on this series.

Born in Great Britain, Carrigan started studying martial arts in 1972 and also traveled to the United States to learn more about this discipline. While working as a security for several stars, including some of the cast from Star Trek: The Original Series, he met Gene Roddenberry, who inspired him to become an actor. He became a member of the Stunt Action Service, a stage stunt team and toured through the countries. He also studied at the Brian Sterling Stunt and Stage School and acting at The Actor's Center in London and Manchester. Today he is still working as a martial arts instructor and is holding several qualifications such as a Black Belt 3rd Dan in Shabumi Freestyle Karate and a Black Belt 1st Dan in Khan Do.

Among his feature film and television series performances are several independent films, British television series and specials, and Star Trek related appearances, including Blue Peter Star Trek Special as a Klingon, Watchdog as a Klingon, and as presenter in the QVC Star Trek Hour. Carrigan was also part of the cast of Star Trek: The Exhibition in London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

In 2003 he portrayed Marshall in the science fiction film Advanced Warriors, a movie on which he also worked as associate producer and special makeup effects artist and appeared along Chase Masterson. More recently he published his book, "The Other Side of Harry", an own life survival story, and appeared in the short film Cowboy Creed (2012, with Anthony De Longis and Doug Drexler), the comedy Z-Listers (2014), and the science fiction film Humber City: The Rising Tide (2016, with Tim Russ and Rico E. Anderson).

Rosalind Chao

Main article: Rosalind Chao

Rosalind Chao was among the actresses auditioned for the role of Natasha Yar, but the role was eventually given to Denise Crosby. At one point, Chao was considered "the favorite for Tasha". [7] She later appeared on the series (and also on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) as a semi-regular, playing Keiko O'Brien.

Mark Lindsay Chapman

Mark Lindsay Chapman is an English actor who was considered for the role of Data. [8] The role ultimately went to Brent Spiner.

Chapman is best known for starring as Dr. Anton Arcane in the 1990-1993 television series Swamp Thing, with Dick Durock playing the title role. He also appeared as Chief Officer Henry Tingle Wilde in the 1997 blockbuster film Titanic (with Shay Duffin, Greg Ellis, Michael Ensign, Victor Garber, Jenette Goldstein, and David Warner) and played John Lennon in the 2007 film Chapter 27.

Chapman had recurring roles on the primetime soap operas Dallas (working with James Avery, Joseph Campanella, Glenn Corbett, and Leigh Taylor-Young) and Falcon Crest (with Steven Anderson, Sierra Pecheur, Tony Plana, Richard Riehle, Jimmie F. Skaggs, and David Spielberg). Several of his episodes in the latter series were directed by Reza Badiyi; one was directed by Robert Scheerer. More recently, Chapman played the recurring role of Agent Spector on NBC's daytime soap Days of Our Lives.

His other television credits have included guest spots on Max Headroom (with Matt Frewer, George Coe, Ron Fassler, and Jenette Goldstein), Silk Stalkings (with Charlie Brill and Harley Venton), Weird Science (directed by Les Landau), UPN's The Burning Zone (starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan), Nash Bridges (with Leslie Jordan, Caroline Lagerfelt, and Cress Williams), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (with Teri Hatcher, K Callan, and J.G. Hertzler), and multiple episodes of Murder, She Wrote (with Ian Abercrombie, Shay Duffin, George Hearn, Thomas Kopache, Dakin Matthews, Christopher Neame, Richard Riehle, Mark Rolston, and Wendy Schaal). He also starred in the 1986 science fiction made-for-TV movie Annihilator (with Earl Boen) and co-starred with Dean Stockwell in the 1995 TV movie The Langoliers.

Jeffrey Combs

Main article: Jeffrey Combs

Jeffrey Combs was also one of several actors who auditioned for the role of William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Though he lost to Jonathan Frakes, Frakes would remember him years later when he cast Combs in the role of Tiron in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Meridian", a role that lead to numerous other roles, most notably Brunt, Weyoun, and Shran. (DS9 Season 5 DVD, Special "Hidden File 10")

Joseph Cramer

Joseph "Joey" Cramer, best known as the child actor who starred in the hit Disney film Flight of the Navigator was reportedly offered the role of Wesley Crusher, but turned down the part due to his family not wanting to move to Los Angeles and Joseph wanting to return to a "normal" life and attend a regular high school. Cramer speaks of being offered the part in the 2020 documentary "Life After the Navigator". [9]

Denise Crosby

Main article: Denise Crosby

Denise Crosby was the main candidate for the role of Deanna Troi before the producers switched her roles with Marina Sirtis, and she eventually got to play Natasha Yar. A casting memo dated 13 April, 1987 claims that Crosby "seems to be the only possibility for the role of Troi at this point". [10]

Robin Curtis

Main article: Robin Curtis

Robin Curtis was originally offered the role of K'Ehleyr in the second season episode, "The Emissary". Curtis would have very much liked to take the part, but she was making another film at the time, and her schedule conflicted with the filming of the episode, so she had to turn the offer down. [11] The role ended up going to Suzie Plakson.

Previously, Curtis appeared as Saavik in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, and later indeed made a guest spot on The Next Generation, as Tallera in "Gambit, Part I" and "Gambit, Part II".

Jonathan Del Arco

Main article: Jonathan Del Arco

Jonathan Del Arco auditioned for the part of Wesley Crusher at the beginning of Star Trek: The Next Generation but the part went to Wil Wheaton. ("Intergalactic Guest Stars" ("Profile: "Hugh" Borg"), TNG Season 5 DVD special feature)

Del Arco later appeared as the Borg Hugh in the TNG episodes "I Borg" and "Descent, Part II" and the Star Trek: Picard episodes "The End is the Beginning", "The Impossible Box" and "Nepenthe", and as Fantome in the Star Trek: Voyager episode "The Void".

Robert Englund

Robert Englund is an actor who is best known for playing Freddy Krueger in the first seven A Nightmare on Elm Street films (1984-1994) and in the crossover Freddy vs. Jason (2003). Back in October 1986, Englund was one of David Gerrold's recommendations for the role of Data in The Next Generation, a part which ultimately went to Brent Spiner. (Creating the Next Generation)

Born as Rober Barton Englund in Glendale, California, the Saturn Award nominated actor started his career in the early 1970s and landed the role of Willie in the science fiction television movie V (1983) and its following spin-offs V: The Final Battle (1984, with Michael Durrell, Richard Herd, and Andrew Prine) and the television series V (1984-1985). Beside guest roles in episodes of Charlie's Angels (1980, with Michael Cavanaugh), CHiPs (1981, with Robert Pine, Lou Wagner, and Michael Dorn), Hunter (1985, with Bruce Davison), and Knight Rider (1986, with Patricia McPherson) and the lead role in the horror film The Phantom of the Opera (1989), Englund reprised his role as Freddy Krueger in the television series Freddy's Nightmares (1988-1990).

Englund's further credits include the short lived horror series Nightmare Cafe (1992), the horror film Night Terrors (1995), guest roles in Walker, Texas Ranger (1996, with Noble Willingham), Babylon 5 (1996, with Bill Mumy, Katherine Moffat, and John Vickery), and Sliders (1996, with John Rhys-Davies, Jeff, and Jerry Rector), the horror films Wishmaster (1997, with Tony Todd and Kane Hodder), Urban Legend (1998, with John Neville), and Hatchet (2006, starring Kane Hodder), guest roles in The Simpsons (1999), Charmed (2001), Justice League (2002), Masters of Horror (2005), The Batman (2005-2007), and The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008-2009).

In 2009 he portrayed Dr. Andover in the horror series Fear Clinic, with Kane Hodder and Lisa Wilcox. He then guest starred in Bones (2010), Chuck (2010, with Bonita Friedericy), Supernatural (2010, with Jim Beaver), Hawaii Five-0 (2011, with Daniel Dae Kim and Autumn Reeser), and Criminal Minds (2012) and appeared in the horror films Inkubus (2011), Lake Placid: The Final Chapter (2012), and Zombie Mutation (2012).

Genie Francis

Genie Francis is the wife of The Next Generation star Jonathan Frakes. The couple married on 28 May 1988 and have two children. During the production of the second season it was in talks that Francis could have a guest spot on the series and this was welcomed by Frakes. He also calls his wife a "longtime Star Trek fan". ("Jonathan Frakes – Commander William Riker", The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine issue 5, p. 11)

Born as Eugenie Ann Francis in Englewood, New Jersey, USA, Francis is probably best known for her starring and recurring roles as Laura Spencer in General Hospital (1977-2008), Brett Maine Hazard in North & South (1985, 1986, and 1994), and as Genevieve Atkinson in The Young and the Restless (2011-2012). For these appearances she received several award nominations and won a few including a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1997 and a Daytime Emmy Award in 2007. Beside a starring role in the television drama series Bare Essence (1983) on which she first worked with her future husband Frakes, Francis also appeared in episodes of Family (1976, with Kenneth Mars and Jerry Hardin), Fantasy Island (1982, with Ricardo Montalban), Hotel (1984 and 1987, with Michael Spound and Melinda Culea), Mike Hammer (1987, with William Frankfather), and Murder, She Wrote (1984, 1986, and 1990, with James Sloyan, David Ogden Stiers, and Ken Olandt).

Francis portrayed Ceara Connor Hunter in the television drama series Loving (1991) and All My Children (1990-1992) and voiced Betty Ross in several episodes of the animated television series The Incredible Hulk (1996). Other appearances beside her husband include episodes of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1995, with Teri Hatcher, K Callan, and Michael Harris), 3rd Rock from the Sun (2000), and Roswell (2000, with William Sadler), the comedy Camp Nowhere (1994, with John Putch, Christopher Lloyd, and Kate Mulgrew), and the live-action remake Thunderbirds (2004).

In more recent years, Francis portrayed Peyton McGruder in the television movies The Note (2007), Taking a Chance on Love (2009), and Notes from the Heart Healer (2012) and Dr. Kate in the comedy series Pretty the Series (2011-2012).

Clarence Gilyard, Jr.

Clarence Gilyard, Jr. was among the actors considered for the role of Geordi La Forge before the part went to LeVar Burton. [12] He is best known for his roles as Conrad McMasters on Matlock and as James Trivette on Walker, Texas Ranger. The latter series also starred Noble Willingham, who guest-starred on Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Gilyard was a also regular on CHiPs during the show's final season, playing Officer Benjamin Webster. His co-stars on this series included Robert Pine, who played his character's boss. In addition, Gilyard had supporting roles in the hit 1980s films Top Gun (as Sundown) and Die Hard (as Theo). More recently, he was seen as Pastor Bruce Barnes in the 2001 Christian film Left Behind and its 2002 direct-to-video sequel, Tribulation Force.

Kevin Peter Hall

Main article: Kevin Peter Hall

Kevin Peter Hall was considered for the roles of two TNG characters: Data and Geordi La Forge. [13] The former went to Brent Spiner, while the latter was given to LeVar Burton. Hall did eventually appear on TNG, playing Leyor in the third season's "The Price". Best known for playing The Predator in 20th Century Fox' hit Predator films, and as Harry in Harry and the Hendersons, Hall died in April 1991, while TNG was in its fourth season.

Barrie Ingham

Main article: Barrie Ingham

Barrie Ingham was the British actor who was considered for the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. [14] The role went to Patrick Stewart instead after Ingham was called back for a second testing. Ingham later guest starred as Danilo Odell in the second season episode "Up The Long Ladder". Known for his Shakespeare stage work and for guest roles in television series such as Doctor Who, The A-Team, and Murder, She Wrote, Ingham passed away after a short illness on 23 January 2015.

Gregory Itzin

Main article: Gregory Itzin

Gregory Itzin successfully auditioned for an unspecified guest role in "The Big Goodbye" (possibly McNary or Whalen), but elected to accept a guest role on L.A. Law instead. Years later, Itzin acknowledged that "The Big Goodbye" is now considered a "classic" episode and regretted turning it down. [15]

Itzin later appeared in five different guest roles on various Star Trek series, but is best known as the disgraced President Charles Logan on 24.

Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson is a former Major League Baseball right fielder who, in 1987, was under consideration for the role of Geordi La Forge. In a memo to Paramount Television President John Pike, Director of Programming and Development John Ferraro believed Jackson was a favorite to play La Forge. [16] The role ultimately went to LeVar Burton.

Jackson, nicknamed "Mr. October," played for four different teams over his twenty year career in the MLB. Jackson debuted with the Kansas City Athletics in June 1967, helping the team defeat the Cleveland Indians 6-0. The Athletics moved to Oakland the following season, but Jackson remained with the team until 1975, helping them win three consecutive World Series titles. He briefly played for the Baltimore Orioles in 1976, after which he was signed to the New York Yankees. He helped the Yankees win two consecutive World Series titles (1977 and 1978) before joining the California Angels in 1982. He briefly rejoined the Oakland Athletics in 1987, after which he retired from the game at the age of 41.

Jackson's achievements include winning both the regular-season and World Series Most Valuable Player awards in 1973 and winning a second World Series MVP award in 1977. He was the first player to receive the World Series MVP on two different teams. He and Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley hold the record for most home runs in a single world series (five). Jackson's crowning achievement was the three home runs he hit in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, the most home runs ever by a player in a single World Series game. Over twenty years, Jackson had 563 home runs, 2,584 hits, and 1,702 runs batted in, with a batting average of .262. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.

Jackson has appeared in several films and television series over the years, especially after his retirement. He has guest-starred on such television shows as Diff'rent Strokes, The Love Boat, Archie Bunker's Place (working with Barry Gordon, Bill Quinn, and Jason Wingreen), The Jeffersons, MacGyver, and Malcolm in the Middle. In film, he appeared as a right fielder for the California Angels in the 1988 comedy The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, in which Ricardo Montalban played the villain. (Lawrence Tierney appeared as the manager of the Angels.) Jackson later played a baseball coach in the 1994 family comedy Ri¢hie Ri¢h, which also featured a Star Trek film actor as the villain, John Larroquette.

Yaphet Kotto

Liane Langland

Liane Langland is an actress who was among the contenders to play Tasha Yar. [17] The role ultimately went to Denise Crosby.

Langland performed on Broadway in the play A Talent for Murder in 1981, working with Shelly Desai and Leon Russom. She has appeared in several TV movies, including 1983's Living Proof: The Hank Williams, Jr. Story (with Christian Slater and Noble Willingham), 1987's Desperate (starring John Savage, Meg Foster, and Andrew J. Robinson), Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake (1988, with David Ogden Stiers and Jim Beaver), and 1991's Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (with Don Keefer and Alan Oppenheimer). She also appeared in the 1984 mini-series Master of the Game with Cliff DeYoung and Mark Rolston). Her only feature film credit is 1987's The Squeeze, with Leslie Bevis.

Eriq La Salle

Jared Leto

Jared Leto once auditioned for a one-line part in TNG but did not get it. It was one of his first auditions and he described his performance as "terrible". [18]

Leto found fame with the musical group "Thirty Seconds to Mars". In the early 1990s, he had television roles, but by the turn of the millennium he was playing notable supporting roles in films such as Fight Club (1999). His portrayal of a heroin addict in Requiem for a Dream (2000), was acclaimed, and he has appeared in a steady stream of films since then, notably Suicide Squad (2016).

Leto won an Academy Award for Supporting actor in his role in Dallas Buyers Club (2013).

Joanne Linville

Main article: Joanne Linville

Joanne Linville was suggested by writer Naren Shankar to reprise her role as the Romulan commander from TOS: "The Enterprise Incident" for the Next Generation episode "Face Of The Enemy", but was unavailable. (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, p. 270)

John Lone

John Lone was one of the early candidates for the role of Data in October 1986. (Creating the Next Generation) The part ultimately went to Brent Spiner.

Born as Leung Kwok Ng in Hong Kong, Lone became well-known for his roles in the 1984 science fiction drama Iceman and the 1985 crime drama Year of the Dragon (with Caroline Kava and Jack Kehler). Further film credits include the drama The Last Emperor (1987, with Cary-Hiroyuki), the drama Echoes of Paradise (1989, with Wendy Hughes), the romance M. Butterfly (1993), the comic adaptation The Shadow (1994, with Aaron Lustig, Ethan Phillips, Larry A. Hankin, and Patrick Fischler), the comedy sequel Rush Hour 2 (2001, with Harris Yulin and Lisa LoCicero), and the crime thriller War (2007, with Saul Rubinek).

Victor Love

Victor Love was among the actors considered for the role of Geordi La Forge before the part went to LeVar Burton. [19] He is perhaps best known for starring as Bigger Thomas in the 1986 film Native Son, an adaptation of the novel by Richard Wright. This film also featured appearances by Arell Blanton, William Boyett, Chuck Hicks, and George D. Wallace.

Love's other film credits include It's My Party (with Dennis Christopher, Bruce Davison, Ron Glass, Sally Kellerman, and Joel Polis), Gang Related (with Brad Greenquist, Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, Jr., Jimmie F. Skaggs), A Gun, a Car, a Blonde (with Jim Metzler and Time Winters), Shadow of Doubt (with Tony Plana), and Velocity Trap (with Ken Olandt and Craig Wasson). He also co-starred with Christopher Lloyd and Bruce McGill in the 1995 interactive short film Mr. Payback.

Love appeared as a telepath in two episodes of the science fiction series Babylon 5, working with Robin Atkin Downes, Andreas Katsulas, Leigh J. McCloskey, Tracy Scoggins, Patricia Tallman, and Walter Koenig. He also played the recurring role of Mike the reporter on The West Wing and voiced Bobby Fitzgerald and Bobby on the HBO animated series Spawn. His other television appearances include Spenser: For Hire (starring Avery Brooks), L.A. Law (starring Corbin Bernsen and Larry Drake), JAG (with Steven Culp, Claudette Nevins, and Leon Russom), Seven Days (with Alan Scarfe), and 7th Heaven (starring Stephen Collins and Catherine Hicks).

Keye Luke

Main article: Keye Luke

Keye Luke was considered for the role of Dr. Noonien Soong in "Brothers", when it was thought having Brent Spiner play three different characters in the episode would not be feasible. Two decades prior Luke played Donald Cory in the original series episode "Whom Gods Destroy". (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion (2nd ed., p. 141))

Stephen Macht

Gregg Marx

Gregg Marx was considered for the role of William T. Riker before it went to Jonathan Frakes. [20] Marx is best known for his work on daytime soap operas, notably David Banning on Days of Our Lives from 1981 through 1983 and Tom Hughes on As the World Turns from 1984 through 1987. He received two Daytime Emmy Award nominations for the latter, of which he won the second.

In addition, Marx guest-starred in a 1984 episode of Hotel (along with Mary Crosby), appeared in the 1991 TV movie Daughter of the Streets (starring Harris Yulin), and made several appearances on Doogie Howser, M.D. (on which Lawrence Pressman and James B. Sikking were regulars). His latest on-screen appearance was in the 1993 mini-series The Secrets of Lake Success, which also featured Lanei Chapman, Samantha Eggar, Stan Ivar, Brian Keith, Jeff Rector, Liz Vassey, and Ray Wise.

Chip McAllister

Phillip "Chip" McAllister was among the actors considered for the role of Geordi La Forge before the part went to LeVar Burton. [21]

McAllister acted in several films and television shows during the 1970s and 1980s. He made his screen acting debut as a young Muhammad Ali in the 1977 film The Greatest, which also featured David Clennon, Malachi Throne, and Paul Winfield. His only other film credits were two comedies in the 1980s: he starred in 1984's Weekend Pass and then appeared in the 1985's Hamburger: The Motion Picture, the latter of which starred Leigh J. McCloskey.

On television, McAllister co-starred opposite Raphael Sbarge on the short-lived CBS sitcom Better Days. He also appeared on such shows as Police Woman (with Theodore Bikel, Richard Hale, and series regular Charles Dierkop), The Facts of Life, and Tour of Duty (with Dan Gauthier).

McAllister is best known not for his acting but for winning the fifth installment of the reality television series The Amazing Race. On the show, he and his wife, Kim, competed against ten other teams of two in a race around the world. They became the first African American contestants to win the race.

Roddy McDowall

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan was approached to play the role of Ira Graves in TNG: "The Schizoid Man", but turned down the role, which was ultimately played by W. Morgan Sheppard. The episode took its name from an episode of McGoohan's TV series, The Prisoner. (Star Trek Encyclopedia (4th ed., vol. 1, p. 256))

Born in the US, McGoohan is best remembered for his British television work, starring as John Drake in the spy drama Danger Man (broadcast in the US as Secret Agent) and as mysterious Number 6 in the SF series The Prisoner, which he co-created with George Markstein. McGoohan is also remembered for his work in various 1960s-era projects for Walt Disney, including Three Lives of Thomasina. In the 1970s, he won an Emmy for his guest-starring role in Columbo, though an attempt at a new series with Rafferty failed, as did a Prisoner-esque film called Kings and Desperate Men. Later appearances included The Phantom, Treasure Planet, Braveheart, and one of his final acting roles was parodying Number 6 for an episode of The Simpsons.

Eric Menyuk

Main article: Eric Menyuk

Eric Menyuk was the runner-up for the role of Data.

Menyuk recalled, "It was amazing. One original audition. Five callbacks. By the third time, I had met Gene Roddenberry. It finally came down to two. I remember the day walking onto the Paramount lot–Brent Spiner...and me." While Spiner, obviously, got the role, Menyuk later returned to audition for The Traveler in "Where No One Has Gone Before" and got the part. (Starlog, December 1988, Issue 137, p. 54)

Kim Miyori

Kim Miyori is an actress who was one of David Gerrold's early recommendations for the role of Data in The Next Generation in October 1986. (Creating the Next Generation) The part ultimately went to Brent Spiner. Miyori is the only known female actor considered for the role of Data.

Miyori was born Cheryl Jane Utsunomiya in Santa Barbara, California and is well known for her leading role as Dr. Wendy Armstrong in the first two seasons of the drama series St. Elsewhere (1982-1984). She appeared in a number of television series including Cagney & Lacey (1982, starring Meg Foster), Magnum, P.I. (1982 and 1984), Airwolf (1985, with Robert Ito, Branscombe Richmond, and Irene Tsu), T.J. Hooker (1985 and 1986, starring William Shatner, James Darren, and Richard Herd), Murder, She Wrote (1987, with Fionnula Flanagan, Lenore Kasdorf, and Gail Strickland), L.A. Law (1988, starring Corbin Bernsen and Larry Drake), MacGyver (1989, with Nick Dimitri), Melrose Place (1992, with Malachi Throne), Babylon 5 (1996, with Bill Mumy, Andreas Katsulas, and Phil Morris), 24 (2001, with Leslie Hope, Jude Ciccolella, and Penny Johnson), Crossing Jordan (2002, with Miguel Ferrer and Hilary Shepard Turner), JAG (2004, with Steven Culp, Scott Lawrence, Zoe McLellan, and Claudette Nevins), and Cold Case (2007, with Patti Yasutake).

Miyori's film credits include the musical Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), the leading role in the television drama John and Yoko: A Love Story (1985), the comedy The Big Picture (1989, with Michael McKean and Teri Hatcher), the comedy Loverboy (1989, with Robert Picardo and Kirstie Alley), the thriller Body Shot (1994, with Ray Wise, Jonathan Banks, Charles Napier, and Kenneth Tobey), the action comedy Metro (1997), and the horror sequel The Grudge 2 (2006, with Joanna Cassidy).

Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan was the actor sought by Maurice Hurley for the antagonist role in TNG: "Where Silence Has Lease". The role was instead taken by Earl Boen, but the character's name, Nagilum, remained as an homage to the actor: Mulligan in reverse, minus an "l". (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion (2nd ed., p. 68)) Mulligan did voice Xenti in the video game Star Trek: Judgment Rites.

Mulligan was perhaps best known for his Emmy Award-winning roles on the sitcom series Soap and Empty Nest. He has also starred in such films as Little Big Man (1970), The Big Bus (1976), Scavenger Hunt (1979), S.O.B. (1981), Trail of the Pink Panther (1982), Teachers (1984), Micki + Maude (1984), Meatballs, Part II (1984), The Heavenly Kid (1985), and A Fine Mess (1986) and voiced Einstein in the 1988 Disney film Oliver & Company.

Ben Murphy

Ben Murphy was among the actors considered for the role of William T. Riker before it went to Jonathan Frakes. [22] Murphy is perhaps best known for starring in the 1971-1973 western series Alias Smith and Jones, in which he played Jed "Kid" Curry, alias Thaddeus Jones.

Murphy has starred in several other television series, including Griff (with Victor Tayback), the short-lived Gemini Man, and the primetime soap opera Berrenger's (with Leslie Hope). He also made frequent appearances on The Love Boat (working with Ellen Bry, Teri Hatcher, Leigh McCloskey, and Diana Muldaur) and had a recurring role on JAG (his episode of which featured Corbin Bernsen, Scott Lawrence, Zoe McLellan, Jennifer S. Parsons, and Ned Vaughn), in addition to guest-starring on many other television series.

In addition, Murphy had roles in such mini-series as The Chisholms (working with Brett Cullen, Brian Keith, Mitchell Ryan, and Anthony Zerbe) and The Winds of War (with Michael Ensign, Stefan Gierasch, Jeremy Kemp, George Murdock, Lawrence Pressman, and Logan Ramsey). His TV movie credits include 1976's Riding with Death (co-directed by Don McDougall and co-starring Alan Oppenheimer and Andrew Prine; his feature film credits include 1968's Yours, Mine and Ours (photographed by Charles F. Wheeler) and 1982's Time Walker (with Antoinette Bower).

Julia Nickson

Main article: Julia Nickson

Julia Nickson was among the actresses considered for the role of Natasha Yar. The role finally went to Denise Crosby. [23] Nickson later guest-starred on Star Trek as Lian T'Su in TNG: "The Arsenal of Freedom" and as Cassandra in DS9: "Paradise".

John Nowak

Main article: John Nowak

John Nowak was scheduled to work as stunt double for Patrick Stewart as Locutus of Borg, but the moment was ultimately never shot. Nowak recalls, "In "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II", they had a big stunt planned where they would capture Picard/Locutus, but at the last minute they ran out of time, so I was there, got my four hours of makeup and sat around another 12 hours in the stuff, but never got filmed as the Borg." (Starlog Science-Fiction Explorer, issue #8)

Michael O'Gorman

Michael O'Gorman was a candidate for the role of William T. Riker. John Ferraro, the Director of Programming and Development at Paramount Television, believed O'Gorman was the favorite to play Riker before the part went to Jonathan Frakes. According to Ferraro, O'Gorman was "sort of an atypical choice, however, a good one." [24]

O'Gorman has few film and television credits. His only known film work was in the 1987 drama Ironweed (with Jake Dengel). On television, he appeared on Miami Vice in 1987, in an episode directed by Gabrielle Beaumont. He also appeared in a 1989 Winrich Kolbe-directed episode of A Man Called Hawk, which starred Avery Brooks. He later had a supporting role in the 1991 mini-series A Woman Named Jackie, which featured Stephen Collins and Bob Gunton. [25]

O'Gorman has also performed on Broadway. He was part of the original cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Woman of the Year in 1983. He then acted with Jeff McCarthy and Ruth Williamson in the musical Smile from November 1986 through January 1987. For his performance in this production, O'Gorgan was nominated for a Drama Desk Award as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. In 1992, he was Tim Curry's understudy on My Favorite Year, which also featured Andrea Martin and Ethan Phillips. [26]

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Eric Pierpoint

Main article: Eric Pierpoint

Eric Pierpoint was one of several actors who auditioned for the role of Commander William T. Riker, according to an interview with Pierpoint for StarTrek.com. [27] Pierpoint was first cast as Ambassador Voval in "Liaisons" and would later be cast in various roles on all four modern Star Trek series before playing the recurring Section 31 operative Harris in Star Trek: Enterprise.

Christina Pickles

Christina Pickles is the actress who auditioned for the role of Katherine Pulaski on the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. The role ultimately was given to Diana Muldaur. [28] [29]

Born as Christine Pickles in Yorkshire, England, she is best known for her recurring roles as Nurse Helen Rosenthal in 137 episodes of St. Elsewhere (1982-1988) and as Courteney Cox' mother Judy Geller on Friends (1994-2003). In 1987 she portrayed the Sorceress in the popular comic adaptation Masters of the Universe, alongside Trek performers Meg Foster, Robert Duncan McNeill, Anthony De Longis, and Frank Langella.

As a six time Emmy Award nominee, Pickles has appeared in dozens of television series, including The Guiding Light (1970-1972), Another World (1977-1979), Roseanne (1988), Family Ties (1988), Matlock (1992), Sisters (1994), The Nanny (1995), Murder She Wrote (1995), The Pretender (1998), Party of Five (1998), JAG (1998-2000), The Division (2004), and Medium (2006). Among her acting credits are also several television movies and films such as Legends of the Fall (1994), Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet (1996), the comedy The Wedding Singer (1998), and more recently the animated movie Immigrants (L.A. Dolce Vita) (2008).

From 1962 to 1985, Pickles was married to Star Trek director Victor Lobl.

J.D. Roth

J.D. Roth is an actor and TV host who was considered for the role of Wesley Crusher. [30] The role ultimately went to Wil Wheaton.

As an actor, Roth has appeared on such television series as The Equalizer (with Robert Joy and Robert Lansing) and Melrose Place (acting with Stanley Kamel and Gail Strickland and directed by Chip Chalmers). He also voiced the title character on the 1996-1997 animated series The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (which also featured the voices of John de Lancie, Robert Foxworth, and Frank Welker). His few film credits include the 1984 drama Firstborn, starring Terri Garr and Peter Weller.

Roth is best known for his work as a host and producer of reality programming. He hosted the children's game show Fox's Fun House from 1988 through 1990. He later received three Daytime Emmy Award nominations as executive producer of the Endurance series of children's reality programs, which he also hosted. Most notably, he is the co-creator, executive producer, and narrator of the hit NBC reality show The Biggest Loser.

Tim Russ

Main article: Tim Russ

Tim Russ was the runner-up for the role of Geordi La Forge, according to Rick Berman in an interview in the 1995 special Star Trek: Voyager - Inside the New Adventure. Russ went on to play the mercenary characters Devor and T'Kar and a lieutenant aboard the USS Enterprise-B before finally winning the regular role of Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager. The would-be casting of Russ was almost indirectly referenced on-screen; in some very early drafts of "Death Wish" – in which the TNG character affected by Quinn was La Forge instead of Riker – Q would have revealed that, were it not for Quinn's actions, the chief engineer of the USS Enterprise-D would've been Tuvok, not La Forge.

Mitchell Ryan

Main article: Mitchell Ryan

Mitchell Ryan was among the candidates considered for the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, before it eventually went to Patrick Stewart. [31] Ryan guest-starred as Kyle Riker in the second season episode "The Icarus Factor".

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes was among the actors considered for the role of Geordi La Forge. [32] According to a 3 April 1987 memo regard her review of the audition tape being distributed, sent from Bonnie Finnegan to Junie Lowry, Snipes "was my favorite person on the tape." Of fellow role contender Eriq La Salle, she stated that La Salle had "an interesting look but I like Wesley Snipes better." The part ultimately went to LeVar Burton.

Snipes made his film acting debut in the 1986 sports comedy Wildcats (working with Bruce McGill). He acquired fame with his role as Willie Mays Hayes in the hit 1989 baseball comedy Major League, acting alongside Corbin Bernsen.

Major League marked the first in a succession of box office hits for Snipes, which included the 1991 crime thriller New Jack City (co-starring Bill Cobbs), Spike Lee's 1991 drama Jungle Fever, the 1992 basketball comedy White Men Can't Jump, the 1992 action-thriller Passenger 57 (co-starring Bruce Greenwood and Robert Hooks), 1993's Rising Sun (opposite Sean Connery, with Cary-Hiroyuki and Ray Wise), the 1993 science fiction actioner Demolition Man (with Bill Cobbs and Bob Gunton), the 1995 comedy To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, and 1998's U.S. Marshals (directed by Stuart Baird).

Snipes is perhaps best known for his role as vampire hunter Blade in the Blade film franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character. The second film in the series, 2002's Blade II, co-starred Ron Perlman. Snipes' other recent films have included 2000's The Art of War (with Cary-Hiroyuki), 2010's Brooklyn's Finest, and several direct-to-video releases.

Stella Stevens

Stella Stevens is an actress who was considered for the role of Ardra for the Star Trek: The Next Generation fourth season episode "Devil's Due". Like fellow candidate Adrienne Barbeau she was beaten out by Marta Dubois. (The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine issue 19, p. 10)

Born as Estelle Caro Eggleston in Yazoo City, Mississippi, USA, she started her acting career in the late 1950s with a contract with 20th Century Fox. The contract was dropped after her first two supporting roles in the musical Say One for Me (1959, with Ray Walston) and in the drama The Blue Angel (1959, with Theodore Bikel). She then received a contract for Paramount Pictures. In 1960 she won a Golden Globe in the category Most Promising Newcomer – Female, shared with Tuesday Weld, Angie Dickinson, and Janet Munro. She was also the January 1960 Playmate of the Month for Playboy.

From the early 1960s on Stevens worked both, as model and actress with appearances in television series such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1960), Bonanza (1960), Ben Casey (1964, with John Anderson), Banacek (1973, with Ted Cassidy), Police Story (1975), Wonder Woman (1975, with Henry Gibson and Kenneth Mars), and Hart to Hart (1979, with Eugene Roche) and films such as the musical comedy Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962, with Laurel Goodwin), the comedy The Nutty Professor (1963), the comedy Where Angels Go Trouble Follows! (1968), the action film The Poseidon Adventure (1972), and the action film Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975).

Between 1980 and 1982 she portrayed Lute-Mae Sanders in the drama series Flamingo Road where she worked with John Beck and Robert Bralver. Further television work includes episodes of The Love Boat (1983, with Joan Collins and Monte Markham), Fantasy Island (1983, with Ricardo Montalban), Highway to Heaven (1984), Murder, She Wrote (1985, with William Windom), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1988, with Clive Revill), Santa Barbara (1989-1990), The Commish (1993), Highlander (1995), Silk Stalkings (1996, with Charlie Brill and Robert Pine), General Hospital (1996 and 1999), Viper (1998, with J. Downing), and Twenty Good Years (2006) and films such as the television thriller Amazons (1984), the action comedy The Longshot (1986), the comedy Down the Drain (1990), the comedy The Nutt House (1992), the thriller Illicit Dreams (1994) on which she worked with her son, actor and director Andrew Stevens, the science fiction film Star Hunter (1996), the western The Long Ride Home (2003), the horror film Glass Trap (2005, with Andrew Prine), and the comedy Popstar (2005).

Roy Thinnes

Roy Thinnes is an American actor who was considered for the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. [33] The role ultimately went to Patrick Stewart.

Thinnes is perhaps best known for starring in the science fiction series The Invaders, which aired from 1967 through 1968. He reprised his role from this series in the 1995 TV movie follow-up, which starred Scott Bakula.

Thinnes also starred in the 1965-1966 series The Long Hot Summer and the 1971 NBC series The Psychiatrist. He later played the recurring role of Nick Hogan on Falcon Crest, where he worked with Robert Foxworth. More recently, he played Roger Collins in the 1990s revival of Dark Shadows and appeared as Jeremiah Smith in three episodes of The X-Files (working with Brian Thompson and director Kim Manners).

In addition to his television work, Thinnes has acted in such films as Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969), Airport 1975 (1974), and The Hindenburg (1975). The latter also featured Rene Auberjonois and Alan Oppenheimer. Thinnes appears in the 2001 Academy Award-winning A Beautiful Mind, as well, as does Christopher Plummer.

Tony Todd

Main article: Tony Todd

Tony Todd auditioned for six different roles, one of which was Leyor in "The Price", before being cast later that season as Worf's brother Kurn. [34]

Anne Twomey

Anne Twomey is an American actress who was up for the role of Doctor Beverly Crusher, but she lost out to Gates McFadden. [35] Twomey received a Tony Award nomination and won a Theatre World Award for her performance in the 1980 play Nuts. She made her film debut co-starring opposite Michael Nouri in the 1986 thriller The Imagemaker. Her subsequent film credits have included Wes Craven's 1986 horror film Deadly Friend (featuring stunt work by Tony Cecere and Leslie Hoffman), the 1988 thriller Last Rites (with Paul Dooley), the 1994 comedy The Scout, the 1997 romantic comedy Picture Perfect (with Ivar Brogger and Faran Tahir), and the 1999 drama The Confession (with Kevin Conway).

On television, Twomey has had recurring roles on the NBC dramas L.A. Law (as Linda Salerno) and Third Watch (as Catherine Zambrano). On the former, she worked with the likes of Edward Laurence Albert, Sam Anderson, Susan Bay, Corbin Bernsen, Robert Curtis Brown, Tony Cecere, Larry Drake, Samantha Eggar, Marva Hicks, Robert Hooks, Salome Jens, Stephen McHattie, Richard Riehle, Don Stark, Lawrence Tierney, Kenneth Tigar, and Tom Wright. Twomey also played Rita Kearson in two episodes of NBC's hit sitcom Seinfeld (starring Jason Alexander) and guest-starred in three episodes of NBC's Law & Order.

Twomey's other television credits include guest appearances on The Cosby Show, Magnum, P.I. (in an episode directed by Russ Mayberry), The Equalizer (with Susan Gibney, Robert Lansing, and Keith Szarabajka), Spin City (starring Alan Ruck), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (opposite Robert Foxworth), and Wonderland (starring Michelle Forbes) and such TV movies as 1989's Day One (directed by Joseph Sargent and co-starring David Ogden Stiers), and 1992's The Secret (with Brock Peters). In 2003, she reunited with Michael Nouri for an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

James Louis Watkins

Main article: James Louis Watkins

James Louis Watkins was alongside Michael Dorn and James Avery among the three finalists for the role of Worf in Star Trek: The Next Generation. He was beaten out by Michael Dorn and guest-starred as Hagon in the TNG first season episode "Code of Honor". [36](X)

Robin Williams

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Robin Williams as Mork

Robin Williams was a popular American actor and stand-up comedian for whom the character of Berlinghoff Rasmussen in the TNG episode "A Matter Of Time" was originally written. According to Rick Berman, "I developed the show with Robin Williams in mind. He had said he wanted to do a show and when it got finished his wife was 8 ½ months pregnant and they were about to go and he had just finished Hook and was starting something else and couldn't do it." (Great Birds of the Galaxy: Gene Roddenberry and the Creators of Trek, pg. 143) Other sources state that Williams had to decline the role to play Peter Banning/Peter Pan in Steven Spielberg's film, Hook (1991). (Star Trek 30 Years; TNG Season 5 DVD special features)

Williams first rose to fame for his Emmy-nominated role as the alien Mork on the television sitcom Mork & Mindy, which ran from 1978 to 1982. While working on this series in 1979, Williams rode his bicycle over to the sound stage of Star Trek: The Motion Picture while the film was in production. He explained to the Star Trek cast that he was a big fan of the show and was invited in onto the bridge of the Enterprise. According to Walter Koenig, "his wide-eyed admiration not withstanding, his squeaky-voiced reaction to all the buttons and panels is, "Hmmmm, microwave!"" (Chekov's Enterprise)

As a stand-up comedian, Williams was known for his improvisational style, impersonations, and manic, rapid-fire delivery. He also had a successful career as a film actor, winning acclaim and accolades for both dramatic and comedic roles. His first film was 1980's Popeye, in which he worked with Paul Dooley, Richard Libertini, and Ray Walston. With the end of Mork & Mindy, Williams quickly established himself as a serious dramatic actor with his performances in The World According to Garp (1982, also featuring George Ede) and Moscow on the Hudson (1984, on which Pato Guzman was production designer). He went on to earn Academy Award nominations for his leading roles in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987, with Noble Willingham), Dead Poets Society (1989, co-starring Norman Lloyd), and The Fisher King (1991, featuring John de Lancie) before winning his first and only Academy Award for his supporting role in Good Will Hunting (1997).

Other films for which Williams was known and praised include Awakenings (1990, with Steve Vinovich), the aforementioned Hook, Mrs. Doubtfire (1993, with Anne Haney), The Birdcage (1996, with Tim Kelleher), Patch Adams (1998, co-starring Bob Gunton and Harve Presnell), Insomnia (2002, with Paul Dooley), One Hour Photo (2002), and World's Greatest Dad (2009). His many other film credits include The Best of Times (1986, with Tony Plana), Club Paradise (1988, with Joanna Cassidy and Andrea Martin), Cadillac Man (1990, with Lori Petty), Fathers' Day (1997, with Bruce Greenwood), What Dreams May Come (1998, with Rosalind Chao), Bicentennial Man (1999, with Stephen Root), Death to Smoochy (2002, with Vincent Schiavelli), RV (2006, with Rob LaBelle and Brian Markinson), August Rush (2007, with William Sadler), and Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013, with Clarence Williams III).

Williams is also remembered for his voice-over roles in a number of animated family films, most notably The Genie in Disney's Aladdin (1992) and Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996), Batty Koda in FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992, also featuring the voice of Christian Slater), and Ramon and Lovelace in Happy Feet (2006) and Happy Feet Two (2011). He starred in many family-oriented live-action productions, as well, many of which featured Star Trek alumni. He worked with Kirsten Dunst in Jumanji (1995), Clancy Brown, Christopher McDonald, and Wil Wheaton in Flubber (1997), and appeared in The Earth Day Special (1990), which included appearances by Christopher Lloyd and Kelsey Grammer. More recently, he played Theodore Roosevelt in Night at the Museum (2006) and its sequels, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014).

In 2013, Williams began starring in the CBS comedy series The Crazy Ones, his first series regular work since Mork & Mindy ended in 1982. Although The Crazy Ones had the highest-viewed premiere of the 2013-2014 season, [37] ratings plummeted over the course of the season and the show was canceled on 10 May 2014. [38] Three months later, on 11 August 2014, Williams – who had been battling alcohol addiction, acute depression, and dementia with Lewy bodies (misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease) – was found dead at his Northern California home, having committed suicide by hanging. He was 63. [39] [40]

Kelvin Han Yee

Kelvin Han Yee is an actor who was considered for the role of Data before it went to Brent Spiner. [41] Yee made his screen acting debut in the 1986 film A Great Wall, which was the first American film shot in China. He has since appeared in such films as Patch Adams (1998, starring Robin Williams and featuring Harry Groener, Bob Gunton, Richard Kiley, Randy Oglesby, and Harve Presnell), True Life (1999, with Jack Kehler, Michael McKean, William Windom, and Anthony Zerbe), Sweet November (2001, with Robert Joy and Frank Langella), The Island (co-written by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci and featuring Ethan Phillips, Kevin McCorkle, Tim Halligan, Glenn Morshower, Noa Tishby, Katy Boyer, and Randy Oglesby), Lucky You (2007, starring Eric Bana), and Milk (2008, with Cully Fredricksen, Victor Garber, and Kelvin Yu).

On television, Yee has made recurring appearances on the soap operas The Bold and the Beautiful (as Dr. Ying) and The Young and the Restless (as Dr. Jun). He also had a recurring role on the Starz series Crash, working with Seymour Cassel, Boris Krutonog, Tom Wright, Keone Young, and directors David Barrett and Terrence O'Hara. In addition, Yee has guest-starred on such shows as 24 (with Michael Bofshever, Roger Cross, and Lawrence Monoson), Chuck (with Tony Todd), The Mentalist (with Steven Culp and Jeffrey Nordling), Entourage (with Alan Dale), and Criminal Minds (with Jason Brooks).

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