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60 years of Star Trek – what stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek?
I played a science officer giving injections to most of the cast. And I played a Borg and 7 other aliens. But my favorite moment was working with Tom Morello, from Rage Against the Machine. We were both playing aliens where I was the captain of a small spaceship, with just the two of us, trying to land on a planet. Since we were both in makeup when we met on set I had no idea who he was, lol. We had some great conversations between scenes and I kept thinking, "This alien is pretty smart and friendly, lol 😁"
We worked together for a couple days and no one told me who he was. All I knew was he was Tom and I was Tom. Everyone called us the Tom Tom Club, lol. So we struck up a friendship and planned to see a movie with our girlfriends. And then when we finally met at the theatre I blurted out, "Oh my God! You're Tom Morello!" Lol. We all laughed pretty hard at that one. And when I went to Coachella I said Hi to him. Just a couple aliens on a foreign planet, lol
60 years of Star Trek – what stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Discovery as Linus?
I have so many GREAT memories from working on Discovery! One of my faves happened at the start of Season Two on my first day on the Discovery set as Linus (I spent all my time in season one on the Klingon side of things). Jonathan Frakes was directing the next episode, and was visiting on set. I was sitting in my cast chair with my full Linus makeup on, and Jonathan sat down across from me, smiled and said “Welcome aboard.” It was a thrilling moment… Here was the man who played Riker welcoming me aboard Discovery. It was incredibly special. Looking back, I had no idea how important Linus or my time on Discovery was going to be.
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What was your Personal Star Trek Moment and why?
After more than 50 years with Star Trek in my life, there have been many unforgettable moments — conventions, productions, actors, friendships and incredible experiences behind the scenes. But my most personal Star Trek moment actually happened long before all of that.
I was around nine years old when I first saw Mr. Spock on German television. In that moment, something changed inside me. Star Trek was never just a TV show for me. It was hope. It was humanity. It was the idea that mankind could become something better.
Many years later, life brought me right into the heart of the German Star Trek universe. I worked with Paramount, organized conventions, met many of the actors I had admired as a child — even Mr. Spock himself — and turned my passion into my profession for more than 30 years.
But if I truly had to choose one personal Star Trek moment, it would probably be the realization that Gene Roddenberry’s vision was never really science fiction at all. It was a reminder of what humanity could become if we learn to overcome fear, ego and separation.
That idea has stayed with me my entire life.
Thank you again for including me in this wonderful anniversary project.
Live long and prosper,
Gerhard Raible
What stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Picard?
I had never seen Star trek, so when I was cast, I watched it all. I was instantly a fan. I was on set for season 3, and luckily a human, and didn't have to undergo hours of makeup. What stands out most was seeing the original cast come in, and reunite with one another. It was so special.
They picked up, like no time had passed at all. Being on the Titan was incredible. It was just like the enterprise, but new. Acting in battle scenes, and wearing the uniform was truly an honor.
What stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Picard?
"What stands out the most to me working on Picard was the surreal moment of getting fitted for and then fitting into "the ears." Getting to embody such an iconic race in the Star Trek universe was an absolute delight. Filming the moment when I touched the Admonition was one of my favorite filming moments ever. After my take was complete, the director burst out of her tent to see if I was ok...I was more than ok, I was absolutely elated with getting to co-create such a deeply profound moment on such an incredible set. Although I was a minor character that day, the entire cast and crew made me feel like a part of the Star Trek family."
All the best,
Morgan
What stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek ?
Mostly that it was a dream come true for me because I grew up such a giant Trekker. I know half of the episodes of all of the shows by heart. The movies feel like they are part of my DNA. So the fact that I get to be a major character (and even got to shoot on the Enterprise!) blew my mind every day.
I'd go nap in the Jefferies Tube. True story.
What stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Enterprise and Voyager in over 40 Episodes?
What stands out to me most, having been on Voyager and then Enterprise for 4 years, is the camaraderie on set, and the bonds that so easily form. Cast and crew, whether they happened to be Trek fans or not (most were to some degree or other), surely had a strong sense they were part of something very special and unique. I formed friendships on the show that I still maintain today, 20 years on! Star Trek is indeed something special, and at the core of that is a special kind of person. Ad Astra Per Aspera.
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What stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Enterprise as Suliban or Vulcan Commander ?
I would say the best part of playing a Vulcan Commando on Enterprise was working with both Jolene Blalock and Scott Bakula. We had some incredible fight scenes, and they both were so incredible to work with.
60 years of Star Trek - What stands out most in your memory working on Star Trek?
I think what stands out the most about working on Star Trek is the opportunity to just be able to be a small part of something so special. Star Treks universal message being that, humanity (and sentient life in general) is capable of rising above its worst impulses, evolving into something better, and building a future worth aspiring to,
is something that I think resonates with many people. The importance of this message is worth recognizing. Having been a small part of this message is a blessing for me. I think 60 years of Star Trek and an incredible fanbase proves the importance of this message and the need to keep sharing it for 60 more years.
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"You worked as a stunt double for Q, you filmed with Mr. Spock, you played both a Cardassian and a Bajoran, and you appeared in TNG, DS9, and VOY. Of all those experiences, which has stayed with you the most?"
Looking back, there were so many great memories. Of course being the last person to get the Vulcan neck pinch from Spock is a highlight, but I would say the first time I doubled for Q (John Da Lancie) will be one of my all time favorites. The scene was Q gets launched across the room when he tries to grab her (Amanda if I recall correctly). I met John in the make up trailer and introduced myself.
His reply was "Do I need a double for this? Can't i do it?" I told him we could talk with Dennis the stunt coordinator to see, but I already knew the answer. When we did the shot, I was launched backwards on a wire, about 20 feet. The impact knocked the wind out of me and my leg hit a prop table that shattered, which was not a breakaway. I heard cut and couldnt focus, looking at the ground while still hanging from the wire. A hand comes in to help me up off the floor. I figured it was Dennis but to my surprise it was John. He had been watching and said, "That was amazing".
Getting appreciation like that is the best reward I can imagine. This was on TNG and i doubled him on Star Trek ever since. Such a great guy.
"You've played many roles in Star Trek. Which one has stuck with you the most and why?"
“Of all the characters I played on “Star Trek”, my favorite was Vorik because it was a more involved character and I had more to do. “Blood Fever” was my favorite episode. It was a lot of fun, and Roxann Dawson was so nice- we had a lot of scenes together. I’m so proud of how she has gone on to have a big directing career!
Personal Note:
Alex had a massive stroke back in 2013 which left him with aphasia, which is a language disorder.So , i have to say a special Thank you that this happend and another Thank you for Kendra Munger to make this Contact. Thank you so much.
Bernd
What Stands Out most in your memory working in Star Trek Enterprise as Alien Captain / Keval ?
Well in addition to having had the honor as the first actor in the Enterprise series to play multiple aliens, what stands out to me is when I arrived on the Enterprise set, the director, Allen Coulter, was so excited to show me around the set. I think he sensed I was a Star Trek aficionado and he took me around pointing out all the nooks and crannies. We then returned to “our” set where I played the Axanar captain in a language never heard before or since. Unforgettable.
What Stands Out most in your memory working in Star Trek Enterprise as Klingon ?
What stands out to me the most, is that whenever I watch that episode I get to almost watch it completely as a fan because most of that day is a complete blank to me. I suffered a very serious concussion that day so pretty much everything after flying down the hallway and hitting the ground, I have no memory of lol.
Still, one of my favorite jobs ever because I've always been a huge Star Trek fan so getting to play a Klingon on screen was definitely a bucket list job!
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60 years of Star Trek – what stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Strange New Worlds ?
"Joining the Star Trek universe was exciting and gratifying in so many ways. But getting to go to work on the Enterprise with my wife, Rong Fu (plays Jenna Mitchell), is at the top. It’s a complete coincidence that we both were cast and that I happened to cross over with her in one of the episodes I did."
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60 years of Star Trek – what stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Picard?
Hi Bernd Nice to hear from you. Thank you for thinking of me. What stands out most for me about working on Star Trek Picard are a few things.
1. How much of a well oiled machine the production was.
2. Having a laugh with Patrick Stewart on set in between takes.
3. Getting to work with my friend and brother from another mother Jonathan Frakes.
4. Being able to be a part of a 60 year franchise as Commander Musa was definitely one of the coolest things I’ve done as an actor!
Hope that helps Best wishes Richard
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60 years of Star Trek – what stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Strange New Worlds?
Two things live distinctly in my memory from my brief but wonderful time working on SNW. First is how kind and lovely everyone was. I was very intimated going on set - it was surreal to work on a franchise I’d loved since childhood. But everyone was so nice and normal that I was immediately put at ease.
Second is the incredible care and love that goes into the show’s art direction. I expected a lot of the final product to be created on computers in post production - but everything actually looks like that on the day. The sets and costumes are truly that immersive. It makes the job that much easier.
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60 years of Star Trek – what stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Picard?
Definitely getting to have a scene with Michelle Hurd. She was brilliant and watching her transform into Raffi was legendary.
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What stands Out Most in your memory working in Star Trek Picard?
How nice and welcoming Santiago Cabrera was! And we had fun. In the scene our characters were challenging each other…and then we as actors leaned into the dynamics and challenged each other as well. I had a blast.
60 years of Star Trek – what stands out most in your memory?
My answer to your question is simply that my time on Star Trek allowed me to gain my record in the Guinness world record book for the most special effects makeup characters portrayed in a career. It was the faith of the production crew, director's, assistant directors, etc..... that allowed this for me , and I thank them..
Bill Blair
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60 years of Star Trek – what stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Strange New Worlds as Ror'Queg?
What stands out is how big of fans the entire crew was of the Star Trek series. They kept asking me on set which generation of Klingon I would channel for my performance.
I didn’t really watch Star Trek before this point so I had to run the bathroom stall and watch a YouTube compilation on the evolution of Klingons throughout the different series
After this experience I went back and watched all of The Next Generation - and I absolutely loved it and understand the Trekky mania now.
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60 years of Star Trek – what stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Picard?
Well, what stands out the most in my memory is a kind moment from actor Rebecca Wisocky, who played Ramdha. It was a moment of actor-to-actor support, and I doubt she ever gave it a second thought, but it meant something to me. I was originally hired as a Borg, but that scene was cut. Then I was brought on as a Tal Shiar in “Broken Pieces”. I was a co-star, which usually means you have lines, so I was surprised to see in the script that I didn’t have any. (Don’t get me wrong- I was thrilled to be a part of it!) But I did have a cool moment after the Admonition, when- although the other characters were all killing themselves- my character was just badly injured and dragging herself away. So I thought “Cool! I’m a survivor!”
There was supposed to be coverage on me for that moment, and unfortunately as often happens on set, the day was running long, and we were going to run out of light and the director made the decision to cut the shot. Which of course was disappointing to me (again I don’t want to sound ungrateful, as I’m aware that the scene wasn’t about me, but of course you get your hopes up about shooting cool moments and disappointed when they get cut.) So I was wrapped to leave, and as I was heading out, Rebecca said “Wait - aren’t we still doing your close-ups?” And I responded “No, unfortunately they’ve been cut.” And she said “Oh…that’s really too bad. I was specifically watching you during the master shots and you were doing such nice work!”
So- that was a special little off-camera moment- that another actor in a larger role had specifically noticed my work, and was genuinely disappointed for me that I didn’t get to share it. It was really sweet of her and made me feel good. A cool character follow up: At the STLV convention last August, I was approached by a fan- and I’ve forgotten his name- I wish I could remember . His gaming group has created trading cards for the Tal Shiar. I DO have an official trading card where I’m listed as “Tal Shiar Woman” but HIS gaming group had actually given me a name. So… my character is fan-named “K’arden”. So, K’arden it is! And I believe that K’arden survives!
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60 years of Star Trek—what stands out most about working on Picard?
The legacy. You feel it on set every day. There’s a strong sense that you’re contributing to something much bigger than yourself, and that’s not something every project gives you.
60 years of Star Trek – what stands out most in your memory?
The one thing that stands out to me is the impact of the show and specifically my character on the personal lives of fans.
My playing a role, one of many in my career doesn’t automatically translate to having an impact on viewers, but it does. I’m some cases rescuing some fans from emotional collapse!’
Tim Russ
What stands out most in your memory working in Star Trek Strange New Worlds?
1. Being on set felt like being a kid on Christmas. The sheer scope and scale of the set was something I was in awe about - even in my brief time there! I couldn’t believe the technology behind the sound stage as they use augmented reality walls (highly recommend looking it up if you have seen the magic of this technology). It was so easy to be immersed in the world since it truly felt “out of this world”.
2. Being able to put one an actual star fleet enterprise uniform was a “moment” for me I couldn’t believe it was real. It was surreal just being a kid from Toronto being a part of a universe as big as Star Trek. Felt like a badge of honour to die haha.