Performers approached for Star Trek roles
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This is a list of performers who have been approached for roles in the Star Trek franchise, but were ultimately not cast. Performers listed here have been verified as having been approached for a role on Trek.
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[edit] The Original Series
[edit] Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd Bridges (1929 – 1998) was the Emmy-nominated American actor who was approached by Gene Roddenberry in 1964 to play the lead in the pilot, "The Cage" for 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. [1] [2]
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! and Hot Shots! and earned an Emmy nomination for a guest appearance on Seinfeld.
[edit] Martin Landau
Martin Landau (born 1931) was one of the actors considered for the role of Spock, but instead opted to take the role of Rollin Hand on Mission: Impossible. [3] [4] Leonard Nimoy went on to play Spock and, ironically, later joined the cast of Mission: Impossible after Landau left that show.
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, 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.
[edit] Jack Lord
Jack Lord (1920 – 1998) was an American actor who was Roddenberry's first choice for the role of Captain James T. Kirk in 1966 after Jeffrey Hunter refused to reprise his role of Christopher Pike for the second pilot, "Where No Man Has Gone Before". A deal with Lord fell through, however, when Lord demanded fifty percent ownership of the show. [5] [6] The role subsequently went to William Shatner.
Lord is best known for starring as Detective Steve McGarrett on the hit series Hawaii Five-O. He is also known to James Bond fans for playing Felix Leiter in the first Bond film, Dr. No.
[edit] Movies
[edit] Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
[edit] Edward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos (born 1947) is an Emmy-winning, Academy Award-nominated actor. Leonard Nimoy wanted Olmos to play Kruge in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, but the role ultimately went to Christopher Lloyd. (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (Special Edition) special features)
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, however, 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.
[edit] Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
[edit] Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy (born 1961), the popular actor and comedian who rose to stardom as a regular on Saturday Night Live 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 in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 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, however, 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.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.
[edit] Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
[edit] Kim Cattrall
- Main article: Kim Cattrall
Cattrall (born 1956) was one of the final thirteen women who auditioned for the part of Vixis in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, but the role went to Spice Williams-Crosby.
Cattrall went on to play the role of Valeris in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.
[edit] Sean Connery
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, a role he portrayed seven times. He has also acquired great fame as a movie star for his roles in films like Marnie, The Longest Day (with Jeffrey Hunter), The Man Who Would Be King (co-starring Christopher Plummer), Highlander (with Clancy Brown), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Hunt for Red October, The Rock, Entrapment, and Finding Forrester. He also won an Academy Award for his supporting role in 1987's The Untouchables.
The producers of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier originally wanted Sean Connery to play the role of Sybok. When Connery proved unavailable due to his commitment on Indiana Jones, Laurence Luckinbill was cast in his place. Despite this, the writers worked in a reference to Connery into the script: the mystical planet of Sha Ka Ree is an allusion to Sean Connery. (Star Trek Encyclopedia)
[edit] Rachel McLish
Rachel McLish (born 1952) was one of the final thirteen women who auditioned for the role of Vixis in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, but the role went to Spice Williams-Crosby.
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.
[edit] Star Trek Nemesis
[edit] James Marsters
James Marsters (born 1962) auditioned for the role of Shinzon in Star Trek Nemesis, but the role ultimately went to Tom Hardy. However, actress Marina Sirtis believes Marsters would have been more suitable in the role. [7] [8]
Marsters is best known for playing "Spike" on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. 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 currently has a recurring role as Professor Fine in the CW series Smallville and is also playing the villain Piccolo in the live-action film adaptation of the popular anime series Dragonball.
[edit] Star Trek (2009)
[edit] Adrien Brody
Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody (born 1973) was in talks to play Spock in Star Trek, the eleventh Trek film set for release in 2008. At first, his connection to the project was merely a rumor [9] but Brody himself later confirmed that he had discussed playing Spock with the film's director, J.J. Abrams. [10] The role of Spock ultimately went to Zachary Quinto.
Brody won the 2002 Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Polish Jewish musician Wladyslaw Szpilman in Roman Polanski's The Pianist. He has since starred in such films as M. Night Shyamalan's The Village, Peter Jackson's King Kong, and Allen Coulter's Hollywoodland. His earlier films include King of the Hill, Angels in the Outfield, Nothing to Lose, The Thin Red Line, and Summer of Sam.
[edit] Ricky Gervais
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. His reasons for doing so were as follows:
- 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? [11]
Gervais is known for his work on two popular British comedy series: the original version of The Office and, currently, Extras. He wrote, directed, produced, and starred in The Office and currently does 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.
[edit] Joshua Jackson
Joshua Jackson (born 1978) auditioned for an unspecified role in Star Trek. Although he was not cast, the audition won him a role in J.J. Abrams' upcoming science fiction series, Fringe. [12]
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).
[edit] Dominic Keating
- Main article: Dominic Keating
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 2009's Star Trek. He did not get the part, however. [13]
[edit] Josh Lucas
Josh Lucas (born 1971) was considered for the role of Christopher Pike in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek, but the role ultimately went to Bruce Greenwood. [14] [15] [16]
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.
[edit] Paul McGillion
- Main article: Paul McGillion
Paul McGillion (born 1969) auditioned for the role of Montgomery Scott in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek. [17] The role ultimately went to Simon Pegg, but McGillion was cast in another role in the film.
[edit] Timothy Olyphant
Timothy Olyphant (born 1968) was in talks for an unspecified role in 2008's Star Trek, but both he and director/producer J.J. Abrams decided against it. [18]
Olyphant is best known for his role as Sheriff Seth Bullock on the HBO series Deadwood, opposite the likes of Jim Beaver, Keith Carradine, Brad Dourif and Paula Malcomson. He had supporting roles in such films as Scream 2, Go, Gone in Sixty Seconds, A Man Apart, and The Girl Next Door. For 2007 alone, he played the male lead in the comedy Catch and Release, the villain in the action hit Live Free or Die Hard (also featuring Tim Russ), and the title role in the video game-based Hitman.
[edit] Sydney Tamiia Poitier
Sydney Tamiia Poitier (born 1973) is an up-and-coming actress who auditioned for a role on Star Trek. [19] As of January 2008, it is unknown if she will receive a part.
She is the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Sidney Poitier and actress Joanna Shimkus. 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 Quentin Tarantino film Death Proof, one of the two films released as the 2007 anthology Grindhouse.
[edit] Chris Prangley
Chris Prangley auditioned for the role of James T. Kirk on Star Trek, but the role went to Chris Pine. He auditioned on 24 August 2007. [20]
Prangley has appeared in several stage plays, commercials, and independent films and had a recurring role on the daytime series As the World Turns. [21]
[edit] Keri Russell
Keri Russell (born 1976) was in talks to appear in 2008's Star Trek, but she and director/producer J.J. Abrams decided it was not for the best. [22]
Russell was the star of Abrams' series Felicity, for which she won a Golden Globe. She also appeared in Abrams' first film, Paramount's Mission: Impossible III. 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 and The Girl in the Park.
[edit] Mike Vogel
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 2008's Star Trek. [23] 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.
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.
[edit] The Next Generation
[edit] Jenny Agutter
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.
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), Logan's Run (1976), 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).
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).
[edit] James Avery
- Main article: James Avery
James Avery (born 27 November 1948; age 59) was alongside Michael Dorn and James Louis Watkins among the three finalists for the role of Worf in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Michael Dorn won the part and Avery returned nineteen years later as General K'Vagh in the Star Trek: Enterprise episodes "Affliction" and "Divergence".
[edit] William O. Campbell
- Main article: William O. Campbell
William O. Campbell (born 7 July 1959; age 49) 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)
Campbell later played Thadiun Okona in the TNG episode "The Outrageous Okona".
[edit] Marta DuBois
- Main article: Marta DuBois
Marta DuBois (born 15 December 1952; age 55) 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.
DuBois later guest starred in the TNG episode "Devil's Due" as Ardra.
[edit] Eric Menyuk
- Main article: Eric Menyuk
Eric Menyuk was the second choice for the role of Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation, but was beaten out by Brent Spiner.
Menyuk guest-starred in three episodes of The Next Generation as The Traveler.
[edit] Richard Mulligan
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) However, 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), Scavneger 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.
[edit] David Rappaport
David Rappaport (1951 – 1990) was the popular actor who was cast to play Kivas Fajo in the episode "The Most Toys". After only some initial filming, however, Rappaport – who was struggling with acute depression at the time – committed suicide with a gunshot to the chest. With very short notice, actor Saul Rubinek was brought in to play Fajo in Rappaport's place, which included re-shooting the scenes Rappaport had already filmed.
Rappaport is perhaps best remembered for playing bandit leader Randall in 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 series The Wizard. He also made appearances on shows such as Hardcastle and McCormick, Mr. Belvedere, and L.A. Law.
[edit] Christina Pickles
Christina Pickles (born 17 February 1935) is the actress who auditioned for the role of Doctor Katherine Pulaski on the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. The role ultimately was given to Diana Muldaur. [24] [25]
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 Fiends (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 DeLongis, 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).
[edit] Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas (born 1949) is a Canadian actor and comedian who was not approached for a role on TNG – rather, it was the other way around. According to an interview in Star Trek 30 Years, Thomas explains he would jump at the chance to appear on Trek, "as long as I don't have to wear a lot of latex like [his Second City Television co-star] Andrea Martin did when she played a Ferengi [in "Family Business"]." Thomas claimed that he tried to get a role on TNG, but "they didn't want to hear from" him.
Thomas first achieved fame as a cast member of the Canadian sketch comedy series Second City Television, better known simply as SCTV. Among the celebrities he impersonated on this show was TOS star DeForest Kelley. He also shared an Emmy Award and five Emmy nominations as a writer on the show. He later starred as Russell Norton on the hit sitcom Grace Under Fire for five seasons. He has also appeared in such films as Stripes (1981), Boris and Natasha (1992), Coneheads (1993), and Rat Race (2001) and voiced Tuke the Moose in the 2003 Disney film Brother Bear.
[edit] 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".
[edit] Robin Williams
Robin Williams (born 1951) is a popular American actor and comedian. 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 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, Awakenings, Mrs. Doubtfire, Patch Adams, and One Hour Photo.
The character of Berlinghoff Rasmussen from the TNG episode "A Matter of Time" was originally written for Robin Williams. Williams, however, had to decline the role to play Peter Pan in Steven Spielberg's film, Hook. (TNG Season 5 DVD special features)
[edit] Deep Space Nine
[edit] Charles Hallahan
Charles Hallahan (1943 – 1997) was a veteran character actor who was cast to play Liam Bilby in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "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)
Hallahan is best known for his role in 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, Law & Order, Murder, She Wrote, and NYPD Blue and had recurring roles on Hunter, The Paper Chase and Grace Under Fire.
[edit] Voyager
[edit] Kathryn Janeway
According to a January 1995 article by Daniel Howard Cerone of the 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".
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 Joanna Cassidy, Lindsay Crouse, Patty Duke, Linda Hamilton, Kate Jackson, Patsy Kensit, Tracy Scoggins, and Lindsay Wagner.
[edit] Karen Austin
- Main article: Karen Austin
Karen Austin (born 1955) ultimately went on to play Miral, the mother of B'Elanna Torres, in the Voyager episode "Barge of the Dead".
[edit] Joanna Cassidy
- Main article: Joanna Cassidy
Joanna Cassidy (born 1945) went on to play T'Pol's mother, T'Les, in two fourth season episodes of Star Trek: Enterprise: "Home" and "Awakening".
[edit] Lindsay Crouse
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.
[edit] Patty Duke
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.
[edit] Chelsea Field
Chelsea Field (born 1957) has had supporting roles in such films as Masters of the Universe, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, and The Last Boy Scout. 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, Enterprise. The two met while working on the 1994 film A Passion to Kill; they married in 1996 and have two sons.
[edit] Linda Hamilton
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).
[edit] Kate Jackson
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 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.
[edit] Patsy Kensit
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.
[edit] Tracy Scoggins
- Main article: Tracy Scoggins.
Tracy Scoggins (born 1953) previously played Gilora Rejal in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Destiny".
[edit] Helen Shaver
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.
[edit] Lindsay Wagner
Lindsay Wagner (born 1949) is the American actress best known for her Emmy Award-winning role as Jamie 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), Nighthawks (1981), and Ricochet (1991) and appearances on such TV shows as Marcus Welby, M.D., The Fall Fall Guy, and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. She was once married to stuntman Henry Kingi, Sr. and was thus the stepmother of Henry Kingi, Jr.
[edit] Unknown actor
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 Voyager Season 1 DVD special "The First Captain: Bujold".
[edit] Seven of Nine
[edit] Hudson Leick
Hudson Leick (born 1969) auditioned for the role of Seven of Nine. 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 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).
[edit] Guest roles
[edit] Dominic Keating
- Main article: Dominic Keating.
Dominic Keating auditioned for a guest role on Star Trek: Voyager but was never called back. 18 months later he auditioned for the regular part of Malcolm Reed on Star Trek: Enterprise and was cast. (Dominic Keating ENT Season 1 DVD.)
[edit] Enterprise
[edit] Vaughn Armstrong
- Main article: Vaughn Armstrong.
Vaughn Armstrong 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.
Armstrong later filled in for an unknown actor to play the Klingon captain in the episode "Sleeping Dogs". The original actor was either unavailable to do the re-shots or to fullfill his contract. (Vaughn Armstrong ENT Season 1 DVD.)
[edit] Joseph Will
- Main article: Joseph Will.
Joseph Will 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.
